Cali Tort

(Acropora spp.)

• Lighting: High (200–400+ PAR); requires stable, intense lighting to maintain color and growth.

• Flow: High, turbulent; strong, chaotic water movement keeps polyps extended and prevents detritus buildup.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–80°F

  • Salinity: 1.025–1.026

  • Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH

  • Calcium: 420–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

  • Nitrate: <5 ppm

  • Phosphate: <0.03 ppm

• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; can benefit from fine particulate foods like reef roids or coral plankton.

• Placement: Upper rockwork; needs strong light and high flow areas. Frag plugs or stable rockwork recommended due to brittle skeleton.

• Aggression: Low; doesn’t sting neighbors but requires space to grow outward.

• Difficulty: Advanced; sensitive to water parameter fluctuations and requires consistent, high-quality care.