• Name:

    Lime Time Astreapora

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  • Family: Acroporidae
  • Species: Astreopora
  • Scientific Name: Astreopora sp
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Also Know As:

| Star Coral

| Starflower Coral

General info about Lime Time Astreapora

In general, Astrepora corals have colonies that are rounded or dome-shaped. Their corallites are distinct, separated and uneven while their exoskeleton are porous.

For the Lime Time Astreapora, they are predominatly colored green with neon green circles at the tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Lime Time Astreapora:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.5 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1350 - 1500
  • Strontium: 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.024 - 1.025

Lime Time Astreapora Diet & Nutrition

The main noursihment of Lime Time Astreapora comes from the photosynthetic activity of the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within their tissues. However, we still recommend the supplemental feeding of mysis, brine shrimp and other micro foods.

Fragging / Propagating Lime Time Astreapora

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Lime Time Astreapora. They should be set in the middle or bottom portion of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Lime Time Astreapora

The Lime Time Astreapora requires moderate water flow and low lighting. This is the reason why you should set them at the middle or bottom of the tank.

Lime Time Astreapora Origin

Lime Time Astreapora are found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Lime Time Astreapora

The Lime Time Astreapora is susceptible to polychaete worm infestation. The worms will penetrate to its porous exoskeleton thereby weakening its overall calcareous structure.

How to Acclimate Lime Time Astreapora

Lime Time Astreapora are purely marine. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Lime Time Astreapora Astreopora Acroporidae Astreopora sp

In general, Astrepora corals have colonies that are rounded or dome-shaped. Their corallites are distinct, separated and uneven while their exoskeleton are porous.

For the Lime Time Astreapora, they are predominatly colored green with neon green circles at the tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Lime Time Astreapora:

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.5 MEQ/L
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1350 - 1500
  • Strontium: 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.024 - 1.025
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