The UW Oompa Loompa Splice Acropora (Acropora sp.)—lineaged by Underwater World—is an ultra-rare, high-tier “graft” or “splice” Small Polyp Stony (SPS) coral. Renowned among high-end collector SPS connoisseurs, this grail-status piece exhibits dynamic genetic chimerism. It features a striking contrast where branches randomly splice between deep indigo/sapphire blue and radioactive neon-green, topped with vibrant yellow growth tips and contrasting reddish-pink to orange polyps.
Coloration: Genetic spliced coenosteum blending vibrant electric blue and high-octane neon-green, crowned with glowing bright yellow growth tips and orange-to-red polyp tentacles.
Growth Pattern: Branching Staghorn/Stag-bush structure (develops thick, intricate, multi-directional skeletal branches with high radial corallite density). Sold as a frag on a 0.5 – 1 inch frag plug.
Lighting: High (PAR 300–450).
Water Flow: High to Very High (Strong, randomized turbulent current).
Feeding: Photosynthetic; benefits from broadcast feeding of fine particulate SPS foods, micro-plankton, and liquid amino acids during polyp extension.
Aggressiveness: Peaceful (lacks stinging sweeper tentacles; vulnerable to stings from neighboring LPS or soft corals).
Care Level: Advanced / Expert (Extremely sensitive to chemistry shifts, lighting changes, and water purity; spliced genetic traits require stable high-PAR conditions to maintain distinct expression).
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