Acropora Carduus AKA Red Dragon

Acropora Carduus AKA Red Dragon

Acropora Carduus Red Dragon is a deep water SPS coral of the genus Acroporidae. It is not as fast growing as its green counterpart, and comes in a couple of colour variants. One is a solid brighter plain red and then this one. First introduced to the reef aquarium in the early 2000s by Indonesian maricultures. Its unique light pink coloration and blue to lilac tips is unique among Acropora and it really shines under broad daylight spectrum lighting. These are all deep water acro's so do not require bright light.

Acropora’s are generally for the more experienced aquarist with aquariums having matured for at least a year. Acropora corals are generally branching or tabling and have some of the most striking colours in the coral world.

Difficulty: Moderate to high

Lighting: Medium to Low

Flow: Medium

Feeding: Relies on zooxanthellae

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium and Iodine