Red planet acro 1” frag

Red Planet Acropora Care Guide – Vibrant Growth, Intense ColorThe Red Planet Acro is a classic collector’s Acropora, famous for its ruby-red branches with a bright green base and polyps. Under strong lighting and flow, this coral develops incredible contrast and becomes a showpiece in any SPS-dominant reef.Care Highlights: 💡 Lighting: High PAR (300–450) – needs intense LED, T5, or halide to maintain red color and green base contrast 🌊 Flow: Strong, random flow to prevent tissue recession and promote polyp extension 📍 Placement: Upper to mid rockwork with strong light and open space 🍽️ Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic, but can benefit from amino acids or light SPS-targeted broadcast feeding 🧪 Parameters (keep stable): Temp: 75–78°F Salinity: 1.025 dKH: 8–9 Calcium: 420–460 ppm Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm Nitrate: 1–5 ppm Phosphate: 0.01–0.05 ppm Pro Tips: Red fades without strong light; keep PAR levels high Too low nutrients can dull both red and green — keep nitrates/phosphates dete