Species: Acropora spp.
Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony Coral)
WWC Yellow Austera Acropora is a highly sought-after SPS coral known for its brilliant solid coloration and refined branching structure. It grows in tight, upright branches that form dense, tree-like colonies with excellent flow-through architecture. The “Yellow Austera” morph is especially prized for its vivid, saturated yellow to golden tissue coloration, often highlighted by slightly contrasting polyps that give the colony a soft, shimmering texture under reef lighting.
When fully established, this Acropora develops a striking, uniform yellow presence that stands out strongly against mixed SPS systems, especially under blue-spectrum lighting where its fluorescence appears warmer and more intense.
Coral Type: SPS
Lighting: High (approximately 200–350 PAR)
Flow Rate: High; strong, turbulent, random flow is essential for healthy polyp extension, growth, and waste removal
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae; benefits from extremely stable water parameters and may respond positively to occasional amino acids or ultra-fine particulate SPS foods
Aggression: Peaceful; lacks sweeper tentacles but requires significant spacing due to rapid branching growth
Placement: Best placed in upper reef zones with intense lighting and strong, chaotic flow where it can grow freely without shading or contact with neighboring corals
We maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of coral and invertebrate health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, meaning all our livestock are ready for your display tanks.
