Fire Dragon Acropora — Premium Aquacultured Named SPS Coral
The Fire Dragon Acropora is one of the most visually dramatic named corals in the SPS hobby. True to its name, this stunning Acropora blazes with intense fiery red, orange, and gold coloration across its branching structure, with contrasting polyps that ignite under quality reef lighting. It’s the kind of coral that stops visitors mid-sentence and anchors the focal point of any high-end SPS display.
Picture the Fire Dragon perched in the upper reaches of your aquascape, its vivid coloration glowing under your blues — a living centerpiece that rewards the dedicated reef keeper who maintains the pristine water quality this coral deserves.
Why Reefers Seek Out the Fire Dragon:
- Intense fiery red-orange coloration — one of the most striking named Acropora available
- Strong collector and trade value as a recognized named coral
- Branching growth form creates dramatic aquascape structure
- Aquacultured for superior health, pest resistance, and tank acclimation
- WYSIWYG — the exact frag pictured ships to you
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: High (250–400 PAR) — upper tank placement for best coloration
- Flow: Strong, random turbulent flow — essential for Acropora health
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from amino acids and coral foods
- Placement: Upper rockwork — allow ample space for branching growth
- Water Parameters: Alkalinity 8–9 dKH | Calcium 420–450 ppm | Magnesium 1350–1450 ppm | Nitrate <5 ppm | Phosphate <0.05 ppm
Care Level: Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Growth Rate: Moderate — steady branching growth under stable, high-quality conditions
Each Fire Dragon frag is aquacultured at Reef Gurus and hand-selected for peak coloration and polyp extension. This is a WYSIWYG listing — the exact frag pictured is what you will receive.