{"product_id":"green-slimer-wysiwyg-1","title":"Green Slimer WYSIWYG","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLush Corals presents the Green Slimer Acropora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis WYSIWYG frag is in excellent health and has been fully aquacultured in our systems for years to ensure our customers receive healthy and pest free coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis frag is photographed on a 3\/4\" frag plug for sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT ACROPORA CORAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora are the crown jewel—and the ultimate challenge—of the SPS coral world. With more species than any other coral genus, Acropora sets the gold standard for serious reef-keeping. When reefers talk about dialing in an SPS system, they’re usually talking about what it takes to keep these beauties thriving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut make no mistake—Acropora are not for the faint of heart. They’re incredibly sensitive to even minor swings in water chemistry and demand intense lighting, powerful flow, and rock-solid stability. Many experienced aquarists have battled (and lost) with Acropora, but that’s exactly what draws people in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese corals do best in mature tanks—preferably systems that have been running strong for at least a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements for Acropora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora corals are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-light-demanding SPS corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and proper lighting is one of the most critical factors for their health, coloration, and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAR Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250–450 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the ideal range for most Acropora species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower end (250–300 PAR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Suitable for less demanding varieties or for acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher end (350–450+ PAR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Preferred by many vibrant, fast-growing species and for color enhancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue spectrum (400–500nm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotes fluorescence and coral health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balanced mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue and white light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal, often with a ratio of about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% blue to 30% white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in reef LED setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 hours of light per day, with a ramp-up and ramp-down period if possible (mimicking sunrise\/sunset).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal halides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT5HO fluorescent fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e all work well—just ensure uniform coverage and intensity across the reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow Requirements for Acropora Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora corals thrive in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, turbulent, and random water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They rely heavily on flow to deliver nutrients, remove waste, and prevent detritus from settling on their delicate branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh, irregular flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—aim for at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–50 times the tank volume per hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in total circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomized\/turbulent flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is key. Avoid constant, laminar streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewave makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egyre pumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealternating current systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create dynamic movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace Acropora in areas where they receive strong, indirect flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect blasts from powerheads can cause tissue damage—spread the flow across the colony instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-36ab25b0-7fff-2f7b-7938-496dd2c5ed94\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proper flow helps with gas exchange, nutrient delivery, and preventing localized algae or bacterial buildup, all of which are vital for a thriving Acro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43514909819086,"sku":"CORH14","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8768\/2254\/files\/CORH14_x1920_077958ca-111e-44e8-a707-58a09137e214.jpg?v=1779374836","url":"https:\/\/www.lushcoralsaquatics.com\/products\/green-slimer-wysiwyg-1","provider":"Lush Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}