Acropora robusta

(Dana, 1846)

Acropora robusta

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef slopes and lagoons experiencing good wave action and generally seen at depths between 3 to 25 feet (1 - 8 m).

General Husbandry: See Acropora abrolhosensis for suggested aquarium husbandry.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Acroporidae

Genus: Acropora

FYI: A heavily branching Acropora in the wild and similar in growth to A. formosa. Mostly a light green and often with pink branch tips

Cultured specimens exist in the trade that exhibit bright colors, therefore ask under what PAR conditions it was grown in, so you may continue to see it maintain its health/colors!