{"title":"Small-Polyped Stony Corals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll corals are WYSIWYG\u003c\/strong\u003e — you receive the exact Acropora or Montipora photographed. SPS corals reward stable, mature reef systems with strong light and flow; each listing includes PAR and parameter guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa037-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA037 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered the pinnacle of the reef-keeping hobby, Acropora builds intricate branching and tabling colonies in nearly every colour imaginable. This specimen, AA037, is demanding to keep, but few rewards in the hobby match a thriving, mature Acropora colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Acropora dominates the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, thriving in bright light and strong, turbulent water where chemistry stays pristine and stable. Only an established, mature reef tank - ideally running for six to twelve months or more - with rock-solid parameters is suited to keeping it. Place it high in the aquascape, where it can receive intense light and chaotic, strong flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies take on branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy growth forms, their surfaces studded with tiny polyps and tipped with distinctive axial corallites. Acropora spans an enormous colour range, from blues and greens through to purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232710672675,"sku":"BA8626","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa016-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA016 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecimen AA016 is a Montipora sp., widely regarded as the most beginner-friendly SPS coral in the hobby. It builds itself into plates, branches, and encrusting sheets, growing quickly and tolerating a broad range of tank conditions while still producing vivid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora is famously variable in form, taking shape as flat encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching 'digitate' growths, each surface dotted with tiny polyps. Colours span bright green, orange, red, purple and blue, frequently with polyps or rims that contrast against the base colour. A thriving colony will noticeably encrust and spread across the rock as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Montipora colonises Indo-Pacific reefs from shallow flats down to deeper slopes. Compared with Acropora, it copes with a much wider spread of water conditions, which is exactly why it's recommended as a first SPS. That said, AA016 will still reward good lighting, strong water movement and stable chemistry — place it in moderate-to-high light with turbulent flow, ideally in the mid-to-upper reaches of the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720208163,"sku":"AA1946","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa011-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA011 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the Indo-Pacific, Montipora sp. colonises everything from shallow reef flats to deeper slopes. It handles a far broader range of conditions than Acropora does, which is precisely why this genus is so often recommended to reefers taking their first step into SPS. Even so, give AA011 moderate-to-high light and turbulent flow, situated mid-to-upper in the tank, along with stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA011 is about as forgiving as SPS corals get. This Montipora sp. grows fast and can be shaped as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets, with colouration that varies enormously from one colony to the next — greens, oranges, reds and blues are all common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a covering of tiny polyps over whichever growth form this colony takes, whether encrusting sheet, rising plate, or branching digitate structure. Base colours of green, orange, red, purple or blue often appear alongside contrasting polyps or rim colouration, and as AA011 settles in, healthy tissue will encrust and visibly spread outward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720372003,"sku":"AA1941","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa012-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA012 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, tough and visually diverse, Montipora sp. earns its reputation as the ideal entry point into SPS keeping. AA012 can develop into plating, branching, or encrusting growth, all in bold colours that make it a rewarding addition to a maturing reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two Montipora colonies look quite the same: this genus produces encrusting sheets, upward-reaching plates, and branching 'digitate' structures, all textured with small polyps. Look for bright greens, oranges, reds, purples and blues, sometimes set off by polyps or rims in a contrasting shade. Given good conditions, AA012 will encrust firmly and expand visibly over the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora is native to Indo-Pacific reef systems, found from shallow flats through to slope habitats. It is considerably more tolerant of variable conditions than Acropora, making it a natural first choice for SPS beginners — though AA012 will still do best with moderate-to-high lighting, strong turbulent flow, stable chemistry, and placement mid-to-upper in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720437539,"sku":"AA1942","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa013-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA013 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Montipora sp., listed as AA013, showcases the genus's typical variability — encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching digitate forms, all covered in tiny polyps. Colouration ranges through bright green, orange, red, purple and blue, often paired with contrasting polyp or rim tones, and a healthy specimen will encrust and grow visibly across its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora is widely considered the best starter SPS coral: fast-growing, forgiving of husbandry mistakes, and capable of taking on plate, branch, or encrusting shapes in a wide spread of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Indo-Pacific reefs, Montipora spreads from shallow flats to deeper slopes, tolerating a wider band of conditions than Acropora — hence its status as the go-to first SPS. AA013 should still be given moderate-to-high light and turbulent flow, positioned mid-to-upper in the aquascape, with consistently stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720470307,"sku":"AA1943","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa014-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA014 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA014, a Montipora sp., ranks among the easiest SPS corals to keep successfully. Growth can take the form of plates, branches or encrusting sheets, arriving fast and in a striking range of colours that make it endlessly variable from colony to colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Montipora populates Indo-Pacific reef environments from shallow flats to slope zones, coping with a wider range of parameters than Acropora — the main reason it's recommended to hobbyists new to SPS. Even so, AA014 needs moderate-to-high light, strong turbulent flow, stable chemistry, and a mid-to-upper aquascape position to really thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms vary widely across the genus: encrusting sheets, rising plates, and branching or digitate shapes are all possible, each carpeted in tiny polyps. Bright greens, oranges, reds, purples and blues dominate the palette, often with contrasting polyps or rims, and as this colony settles it should encrust and spread visibly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720503075,"sku":"AA1944","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa015-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA015 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora sp. is found throughout Indo-Pacific reefs, occupying everything from shallow flats to deeper slopes. It's markedly more tolerant of fluctuating conditions than Acropora, which is why it's so often put forward as the ideal first SPS coral. AA015 will nonetheless appreciate moderate-to-high light, turbulent flow and stable chemistry, best positioned mid-to-upper in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs SPS corals go, few are as forgiving or fast-growing as Montipora sp. AA015 can develop as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets, and its colouration — bright greens, oranges, reds and blues — varies enormously between colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect variability: this genus grows as encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching digitate forms, each dotted with tiny polyps. Bright green, orange, red, purple and blue tones are typical, often with contrasting polyp or rim colouration, and a healthy colony will encrust and grow visibly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232720535843,"sku":"AA1945","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa009-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA009 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora sp. AA009 is a fast, forgiving SPS coral suited to reefers stepping up from softies and LPS. It grows readily into plates, branches, or encrusting sheets, and its colouration is famously variable — bright greens, oranges, reds and blues all occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe growth form of Montipora ranges from flat encrusting sheets to rising plates to branching 'digitate' structures, all textured by tiny polyps. AA009 displays this variability well, with colours spanning bright green, orange, red, purple and blue, often accented by contrasting polyps or rims; healthy tissue encrusts and spreads visibly with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndo-Pacific reef flats and slopes are the natural home of Montipora, which tolerates a considerably wider range of conditions than Acropora — making it the standard recommendation for a first SPS coral. Give AA009 moderate-to-high light and strong, turbulent flow in the mid-to-upper aquascape, along with stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727220515,"sku":"AA1907","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa010-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA010 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA010 exhibits the classic variability of Montipora sp.: encrusting sheets, rising plates, and branching digitate forms, each covered with tiny polyps. Colouration ranges across bright greens, oranges, reds, purples and blues, often with contrasting polyp or rim tones, and a thriving colony encrusts and grows visibly over its substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora is distributed across Indo-Pacific reefs, from shallow flats to deeper slopes, and tolerates a noticeably wider range of conditions than Acropora — the reason it's so commonly recommended as a first SPS. Moderate-to-high light, turbulent flow and stable chemistry, with placement mid-to-upper in the tank, will keep AA010 at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded as the easiest SPS for beginners, Montipora sp. grows quickly and forgivingly, whether as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets, in an enormous variety of bright colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727253283,"sku":"AA1908","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa008-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA008 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora sp., the specimen labelled AA008, is often the first SPS coral reef keepers add to a maturing system. It's fast-growing and forgiving, forming plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in an ever-changing palette of bright greens, oranges, reds and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross Indo-Pacific reef flats and slopes, Montipora tolerates a much broader range of conditions than Acropora, cementing its reputation as the ideal beginner SPS. AA008 should still be given moderate-to-high light, strong turbulent flow, and stable chemistry, positioned mid-to-upper in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForm varies considerably — encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching digitate shapes are all typical, each surface covered in tiny polyps. Bright green, orange, red, purple and blue hues predominate, often set off by contrasting polyps or rims, and healthy growth will encrust and spread visibly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727286051,"sku":"AA1906","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa005-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA005 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora sp. thrives on Indo-Pacific reefs from shallow flats to deeper slopes, handling a wider range of conditions than Acropora — which is why it's the standard first pick for SPS beginners. AA005 will still do best under moderate-to-high light with strong turbulent flow, kept mid-to-upper in the aquascape with stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariability is the hallmark of this genus: encrusting sheets, rising plates, and branching digitate forms all occur, covered throughout in tiny polyps. AA005 shows the typical bright green, orange, red, purple and blue colouration, often with contrasting polyps or rims, and should encrust and grow visibly as it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, tough and colourful, Montipora sp. is widely considered the best beginner SPS coral, capable of growing as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727777571,"sku":"AA1903","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa006-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA006 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA006 is a Montipora sp. — an SPS coral prized for being fast-growing, forgiving, and endlessly variable in form, whether that's plates, branches, or encrusting sheets, and in colour, spanning bright greens, oranges, reds and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching digitate growth, all carpeted with tiny polyps. This specimen's colouration falls within the typical bright green, orange, red, purple and blue range, frequently featuring contrasting polyps or rims; healthy tissue encrusts and spreads visibly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora populates Indo-Pacific reefs from flats to slopes and copes with a far wider range of conditions than Acropora, making it the classic first SPS choice. Provide AA006 with moderate-to-high light, turbulent flow, stable chemistry, and a mid-to-upper aquascape position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727810339,"sku":"AA1904","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa007-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA007 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA007 displays the wide-ranging appearance typical of Montipora sp. — encrusting sheets, rising plates, or branching digitate forms, all covered in tiny polyps. Colours include bright green, orange, red, purple and blue, often with contrasting polyp or rim tones, and healthy growth encrusts and spreads visibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered the best beginner SPS coral, Montipora sp. grows quickly and forgives minor husbandry slip-ups, taking shape as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in a broad spectrum of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Montipora ranges across Indo-Pacific reef flats and slopes, tolerating far more variation in conditions than Acropora — the key reason it's recommended as a first SPS. AA007 should be kept under moderate-to-high light with strong turbulent flow, mid-to-upper in the aquascape, and stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727843107,"sku":"AA1905","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa025-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA025 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus found on shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific. It needs bright light, strong turbulent water movement, and chemistry that is both pristine and stable - conditions only a mature, well-established aquarium (typically six to twelve months old or older) with rock-solid parameters can reliably provide. AA025 should be positioned high in the tank where light is strongest and flow is powerful and chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded by many as the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby, Acropora produces intricate branching and tabling colonies across an almost limitless colour palette. It is unforgiving of mistakes, yet a flourishing colony is widely seen as the ultimate reward in a mature reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms include branching, tabling, staghorn, plating and bushy shapes, all covered in tiny polyps and capped with clearly defined axial corallites. Colouration ranges enormously - blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows are all possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232727974179,"sku":"AA1892","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa026-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA026 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora sp. AA026 belongs to a genus widely viewed as the pinnacle of reef keeping, capable of forming elaborate branching and tabling colonies in almost any colour. It asks a lot of the keeper, but a well-established colony delivers one of the greatest rewards the hobby has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy growth, densely covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. The colour possibilities are vast, spanning blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the reef, Acropora dominates shallow, high-energy crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where light is bright and water movement is strong and turbulent, and water chemistry remains pristine and stable. This is why it should only be attempted in a mature system - ideally established for six to twelve months or longer - with rock-solid, consistent parameters, positioned high up where light and chaotic flow are greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728039715,"sku":"AA1893","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa027-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA027 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nature, Acropora reigns as the dominant reef-building genus of shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific. Bright light, strong turbulent flow, and pristine, stable water chemistry are non-negotiable requirements, meaning only mature systems - generally six to twelve months established or more - with rock-solid parameters should house it. Keep AA027 high in the aquascape where light and chaotic current are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany hobbyists consider Acropora the ultimate benchmark of reef keeping skill, thanks to the intricate branching and tabling colonies it forms in virtually every colour. It's a demanding coral, but success with it is often described as the crowning achievement of a mature reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies grow as branching, tabling, staghorn, plating, or bushy structures, their surface dotted with tiny polyps and tipped with well-defined axial corallites, in colours ranging from blue and green through purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728105251,"sku":"AA1894","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa028-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA028 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often called the pinnacle of SPS keeping, and for good reason: it forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in a huge spectrum of colours. AA028 will test a keeper's skill, but a healthy, established colony is regarded as one of the hobby's greatest achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Acropora dominates the shallow, high-energy crests and slopes of Indo-Pacific reefs, where bright light and strong, turbulent water combine with chemistry that never wavers from pristine and stable. Because of this, it belongs only in a mature aquarium - ideally six to twelve months old or more - with rock-solid, consistent water parameters, situated high in the tank where light is intense and flow is powerful and chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts growth form can be branching, tabling, staghorn-like, plating, or bushy, with tiny polyps covering the surface and distinct axial corallites at the tips. Colour variation is immense - blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows all occur within the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728138019,"sku":"AA1895","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa029-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA029 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA029 grows in one of several classic Acropora forms - branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy - with tiny polyps covering the colony and distinct axial corallites marking each branch tip. The genus covers an enormous colour spectrum, including blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is frequently described as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, prized for the intricate branching and tabling colonies it forms in almost any colour. It's a demanding genus to keep, but arguably no coral offers a greater sense of achievement in a mature reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genus dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, where light is intense, water movement is strong and turbulent, and chemistry remains pristine and stable year-round. Such conditions are best replicated only in a mature aquarium - generally six to twelve months established or older - with rock-solid parameters, placed high in the aquascape under strong, chaotic flow and high light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728170787,"sku":"AA1896","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa030-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA030 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew corals command the respect Acropora does; regarded as the pinnacle of reef keeping, it forms intricate branching and tabling colonies across an almost endless colour range. It's a demanding species to maintain, yet a thriving colony is the ultimate reward for a mature, well-run system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora dominates shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes in the wild, requiring bright light, strong turbulent flow and chemistry that stays pristine and stable at all times. Only a mature tank - ideally established for six to twelve months or longer - with rock-solid parameters can meet these demands; give AA030 a position high in the aquascape with intense light and strong, chaotic water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy growth forms, the surface dotted with tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Colours span an enormous range - blue, green, purple, pink, orange and yellow are all represented in this genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728203555,"sku":"AA1897","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa031-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA031 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus on shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, needing bright light, strong turbulent water, and pristine, stable chemistry to thrive. A mature aquarium - typically six to twelve months established or more - with rock-solid parameters is essential, and AA031 should sit high in the aquascape where light is strongest and flow is powerful and chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies can take a branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy form, covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites, in colours spanning blue, green, purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often held up as the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby, forming intricate branching and tabling colonies in nearly any colour imaginable. It demands a great deal from the keeper, but a mature, flourishing colony is considered one of the hobby's ultimate rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728236323,"sku":"AA1898","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa032-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA032 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen, AA032, is an Acropora - a genus regarded by many as the pinnacle of the reef-keeping hobby thanks to the intricate branching and tabling colonies it forms in virtually any colour. It is unquestionably demanding, but a successful colony is the ultimate reward for a mature, well-established system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Acropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where bright light, strong turbulent water, and pristine, stable chemistry prevail. It should only go into a mature aquarium (ideally six to twelve months old or more) with rock-solid parameters, positioned high in the aquascape with high light and strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms include branching, tabling, staghorn, plating and bushy shapes, all covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites, and the colour range is vast - blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows all occur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728269091,"sku":"AA1899","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa033-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA033 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect AA033 to grow as a branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy colony, its surface covered in tiny polyps and its branch tips marked by distinct axial corallites. Acropora's colour range is enormous, taking in blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genus dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, where bright light, strong turbulent water and pristine, stable chemistry are the norm. Replicating this calls for a mature aquarium - generally six to twelve months established or older - with rock-solid, consistent parameters, and a spot high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are both strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often described as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, capable of forming intricate branching and tabling colonies in an extraordinary range of colours. It is a demanding coral to keep successfully, but doing so is regarded as one of the greatest achievements a reefer can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728301859,"sku":"AA1900","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa034-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA034 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora holds a reputation as the pinnacle of reef keeping, forming intricate branching and tabling colonies across virtually every colour. AA034 will challenge even experienced keepers, but a thriving colony stands as the ultimate reward for a mature reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild populations dominate the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, living under bright light and strong, turbulent water where chemistry is pristine and unwavering. Only an aquarium that has matured for six to twelve months or longer, with rock-solid parameters, is suitable, and this coral should sit high in the aquascape under intense light and strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts form can be branching, tabling, staghorn-like, plating or bushy, covered throughout with tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Colour possibilities include blue, green, purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728334627,"sku":"AA1901","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa035-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA035 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, requiring bright light, strong turbulent water and chemistry that remains pristine and stable. AA035 is only suited to a mature system - ideally established six to twelve months or longer - with rock-solid parameters, kept high in the aquascape where light is intense and flow is powerful and chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, Acropora forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in an almost limitless array of colours. It's demanding to keep, yet nothing rivals the sense of achievement a mature, healthy colony provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies grow in branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy forms, densely covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites, spanning colours from blue and green to purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728367395,"sku":"AA1902","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa014-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA014 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora sp. AA014 represents what many hobbyists call the pinnacle of reef keeping - a genus that forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in virtually any colour. It demands a great deal from its keeper, but success is the ultimate reward in a mature reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts growth form may be branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy, the whole colony covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. The colour range within Acropora is enormous, covering blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, this genus dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where light is bright, water movement is strong and turbulent, and chemistry stays pristine and stable. It should only be housed in a mature aquarium - generally six to twelve months established or more - with rock-solid parameters, positioned high in the tank where light and chaotic flow are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728465699,"sku":"AA1881","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa015-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA015 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus of shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, thriving where light is bright, water movement is strong and turbulent, and chemistry is pristine and stable. AA015 needs a mature aquarium - ideally six to twelve months established or older - with rock-solid parameters, and should be placed high in the aquascape under intense light and strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth can be branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy, with tiny polyps covering the surface and distinct axial corallites at the branch tips. Colours span an enormous range - blue, green, purple, pink, orange and yellow are all seen in this genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many to be the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby, Acropora produces intricate branching and tabling colonies in nearly every colour imaginable. It's a demanding coral, but a flourishing colony is often seen as the ultimate reward for a mature system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728498467,"sku":"AA1882","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa016-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA016 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is frequently held up as the pinnacle of reef keeping, forming intricate branching and tabling colonies in a colour range that is almost limitless. AA016 will test a keeper's skill, but a thriving colony is widely considered one of the greatest rewards in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn natural reefs, Acropora dominates the shallow, high-energy crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where bright light, strong turbulent flow, and pristine, stable chemistry are constant. Only a mature system - typically six to twelve months established or longer - with rock-solid parameters can support it, positioned high in the aquascape where light and chaotic current are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies form as branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy structures, their surfaces dotted with tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites, in colours ranging from blue and green to purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728531235,"sku":"AA1883","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa017-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA017 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA017 can take a branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy growth form, covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Acropora as a genus covers an enormous colour range, including blues, greens, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany reefers regard Acropora as the pinnacle of the hobby, thanks to the intricate branching and tabling colonies it forms in almost any colour. It is a demanding coral to keep, but a mature, healthy colony is considered one of the ultimate rewards a reef tank can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific in the wild, where bright light, strong turbulent water, and pristine, stable chemistry are essential. It belongs only in a mature aquarium - ideally established for six to twelve months or more - with rock-solid parameters, situated high in the aquascape under strong light and chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728564003,"sku":"AA1884","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa018-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA018 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genus dominates the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where it lives under bright light and strong, turbulent water with chemistry that never strays from pristine and stable. AA018 should only be kept in a mature aquarium - generally six to twelve months established or older - with rock-solid parameters, placed high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are both strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often described as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, capable of forming intricate branching and tabling colonies in an extraordinary range of colours. Success with it is demanding, but a thriving colony is widely regarded as the ultimate reward for a mature system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts growth form ranges from branching and tabling to staghorn, plating or bushy, with tiny polyps covering the colony and distinct axial corallites marking the tips. Colour variation is vast, spanning blue, green, purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728629539,"sku":"AA1885","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa019-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA019 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded as the pinnacle of the reef-keeping hobby, Acropora forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in an almost endless range of colours. AA019 is not an easy coral, but a mature, thriving colony is often described as the ultimate reward the hobby has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms include branching, tabling, staghorn, plating and bushy shapes, all covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Colours across the genus range from blue and green through purple, pink, orange and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn its natural range, Acropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, where bright light, strong turbulent water, and pristine, stable chemistry are the norm. It should be kept only in a mature system - ideally six to twelve months established or longer - with rock-solid parameters, positioned high in the aquascape under intense light and strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728695075,"sku":"AA1886","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa020-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA020 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded by many reef keepers as the ultimate test of the hobby, Acropora builds intricate branching and tabling colonies in almost any colour you can imagine. This specimen, AA020, is not an easy coral to keep, but a well-established tank will be rewarded handsomely for the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Acropora dominates the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, thriving under intense light and powerful, turbulent water movement where chemistry stays pristine and stable. Recreating this at home means waiting until your system is mature (ideally 6 to 12 months old) with rock-solid parameters, then placing AA020 high in the aquascape where light is strongest and flow is strong and chaotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a colony shape that may be branching, tabling, staghorn-like, plating or bushy, with tiny polyps studding the surface and axial corallites marking each branch tip. The genus spans an enormous colour spectrum of blues, greens and purples, making every specimen, AA020 included, a genuinely individual piece of living reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728727843,"sku":"AA1887","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa021-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA021 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA021 belongs to a genus famous for its shape-shifting growth forms: branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy, all finished with tiny polyps and unmistakable axial corallites at the branch tips. Colour-wise, Acropora ranges across blues, greens and purples, so no two colonies ever look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut on the reef, Acropora rules the shallow, high-energy crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where light is intense and water movement is strong and turbulent, all within impeccably stable chemistry. Only a tank that has matured for 6-12 months with rock-solid parameters should attempt to house it, sitting high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely considered the pinnacle of reef keeping, Acropora forms elaborate branching and tabling colonies across a huge palette of colours. It is a demanding coral, yet for anyone running a mature system, AA021 is the ultimate reward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728760611,"sku":"AA1888","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa022-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA022 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus across shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where it lives bathed in bright light amid strong, chaotic water movement and pristine, stable water chemistry. AA022 should only go into a system that has been running at least 6-12 months with parameters that are rock solid, positioned high in the aquascape to catch maximum light and turbulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk any veteran reefer and they will tell you Acropora sits at the pinnacle of the hobby. It forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in nearly every colour imaginable - demanding to keep, but the ultimate reward once your system matures. AA022 is a fine example of why the genus commands such respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies can take on branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy forms, each covered in tiny polyps and capped with distinctive axial corallites at the tips. The colour range runs through blues, greens and purples, giving AA022 its own place within that spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728957219,"sku":"AA1889","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa023-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA023 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew corals define the reef-keeping hobby the way Acropora does. Its branching and tabling colonies appear in nearly every colour on the reef, and while it asks a lot of an aquarist, a mature system will be repaid in full - as AA023 demonstrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genus grows as branches, tables, staghorn structures, plates or bushy mounds, all dotted with tiny polyps and finished with axial corallites at each growth tip. Blues, greens and purples all feature among its possible colours, and AA023 carries that same genus-wide diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the reef, Acropora claims the shallow, high-energy crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where bright light meets strong turbulent flow over rock-steady, pristine chemistry. Only aquariums matured for 6-12 months or more, with stable parameters, are ready for AA023, and it should be placed high up where light and chaotic flow are greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232728989987,"sku":"AA1890","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa024-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA024 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA024 can present as a branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy colony, its surface covered with tiny polyps and each branch tip marked by an axial corallite. Acropora as a genus spans blues, greens, purples and more, meaning its exact look is always a bit of a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often called the pinnacle of reef keeping for good reason: it builds intricate, colourful branching and tabling colonies unlike almost anything else in the hobby. It's demanding, no question, but the payoff in a mature tank is significant, and AA024 is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis genus dominates shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, where bright light and strong, turbulent water combine with pristine, stable chemistry. AA024 needs a system that has matured for 6-12 months with rock-solid water parameters, kept high in the aquascape under strong light and chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232729022755,"sku":"AA1891","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa004-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA004 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs, from shallow flats to deeper slopes, are the native range of Montipora sp. It tolerates a much wider band of conditions than Acropora, which explains why it's so frequently chosen as a first SPS. AA004 will do best with moderate-to-high light, turbulent flow and stable chemistry, positioned mid-to-upper in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA004, a Montipora sp., is fast-growing and highly forgiving, forming plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in colours ranging through bright greens, oranges, reds and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth form is highly variable across this genus — encrusting sheets, rising plates, and branching digitate structures are all common, each covered in tiny polyps. Bright green, orange, red, purple and blue colouration is typical, often with contrasting polyps or rims, and a healthy colony will encrust and grow visibly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232733479203,"sku":"AA1460","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa002-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA002 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora sp. AA002 belongs to a genus widely recognised as the best entry point into SPS coral keeping — fast, forgiving, and capable of growing as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in bright green, orange, red and blue tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen can present as an encrusting sheet, a rising plate, or a branching digitate form, always covered in tiny polyps. Colouration spans bright greens, oranges, reds, purples and blues, often with contrasting polyps or rims, and AA002 should encrust and spread visibly as it establishes in your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound across Indo-Pacific reef flats and slopes in the wild, Montipora handles a wider range of conditions than Acropora, making it the standard recommendation for SPS beginners. Give it moderate-to-high light, strong turbulent flow, stable chemistry, and a mid-to-upper spot in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232733544739,"sku":"AA1458","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa003-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA003 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other Montipora sp., AA003 can take the form of an encrusting sheet, a rising plate, or a branching digitate structure, with tiny polyps covering every surface. Bright green, orange, red, purple and blue colouration is typical, often set off by contrasting polyps or rims, and healthy tissue will encrust and grow visibly over the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontipora is widespread on Indo-Pacific reefs, from shallow flats to deeper slopes, and tolerates a far broader range of conditions than Acropora — the reason it's recommended as an ideal first SPS. AA003 should be given moderate-to-high light, turbulent flow, stable chemistry, and placement mid-to-upper in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and forgiving, Montipora sp. remains the classic beginner SPS, producing plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in an endless variety of bright colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232733610275,"sku":"AA1459","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"monitpora-sp-aa001-montipora-sp","title":"Montipora Sp AA001 | Montipora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA001 is a Montipora sp., the SPS coral most often recommended to reefers ready to try their first stony coral. It's quick to grow, forgiving of imperfect conditions, and can develop as plates, branches, or encrusting sheets in bright green, orange, red and blue shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Indo-Pacific reefs, Montipora is found from shallow flats to deeper slopes, tolerating a considerably wider range of conditions than Acropora. Even so, AA001 will do best with moderate-to-high light, strong turbulent flow, stable water chemistry, and a mid-to-upper position in the aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms vary from encrusting sheets to rising plates to branching digitate shapes, each covered in tiny polyps. Expect bright greens, oranges, reds, purples and blues, often with contrasting polyps or rims; a healthy AA001 will encrust and spread visibly as it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232733675811,"sku":"AA1457","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa001-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA001 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific are Acropora's stronghold, where bright light and strong turbulent currents meet chemistry that never wavers. A tank must be mature - 6 to 12 months at minimum - with rock-solid parameters before AA001 can thrive, and it belongs high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranching, tabling, staghorn, plating, bushy - Acropora colonies take many forms, each studded with tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. The colour range covers blues, greens and purples, and AA001 fits somewhere within that broad spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reef hobby's pinnacle achievement, Acropora, forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in virtually any colour. It's a demanding genus, but for a mature system, keeping something like AA001 is the ultimate reward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734069027,"sku":"AA1444","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa002-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA002 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA002 represents Acropora, widely seen as the pinnacle of the reef hobby thanks to its intricate branching and tabling colonies in almost every colour imaginable. Demanding to keep, yes, but the ultimate reward for anyone with a truly mature system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies grow as branches, tables, staghorns, plates or bushes, all covered in tiny polyps and finished with axial corallites at the tips. AA002 shares the genus's enormous colour range, spanning blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus on shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, living under bright light and strong, chaotic water movement with pristine, stable chemistry. Only a reef matured for 6-12 months with rock-solid parameters can support AA002, which should sit high in the aquascape for maximum light and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734101795,"sku":"AA14451","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa003-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA003 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect AA003 to display one of Acropora's characteristic growth forms - branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy - covered in tiny polyps with axial corallites marking each tip. The genus is known for an enormous range of colour, running through blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, shallow and high-energy, are where Acropora reigns, bathed in bright light and strong turbulent flow atop pristine, stable water chemistry. AA003 needs a mature system - ideally 6-12 months established - with rock-solid parameters, and should be placed high in the aquascape under strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany hobbyists consider Acropora the pinnacle of reef keeping. Its branching and tabling colonies come in nearly every colour, demanding real skill to maintain but offering the ultimate reward in a mature system - AA003 included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734134563,"sku":"AA1446","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa004-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA004 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora tends to be the coral hobbyists point to as the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby - intricate branching and tabling colonies in every colour imaginable, demanding but ultimately rewarding for a mature tank. AA004 is a solid representative of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese corals dominate the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, where bright light and strong, turbulent water meet chemistry that stays pristine and stable. A system needs 6-12 months of maturity and rock-solid parameters before AA004 can be added, positioned high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA004 can grow branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy, its surface dotted with tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Colours span blues, greens and purples across the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734167331,"sku":"AA14471","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa005-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA005 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, favouring bright light, strong turbulent water and chemistry that never drifts from stable. AA005 will only do well in a mature system - 6 to 12 months established, at least - with rock-solid parameters, sited high in the aquascape for strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many the pinnacle of the reef hobby, Acropora forms intricate branching and tabling colonies across almost every colour. It asks a lot of the keeper, but a mature tank reaps the reward, and AA005 is proof of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth forms include branching, tabling, staghorn, plating and bushy structures, each covered in tiny polyps and tipped with axial corallites. The colour palette runs from blues through greens to purples, and AA005 fits into that same broad range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734200099,"sku":"AA14481","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa006-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA006 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA006 shows the classic Acropora traits: a colony that can be branching, tabling, staghorn-shaped, plating or bushy, covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. Across the genus, colours run through blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is often held up as the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby, its intricate branching and tabling colonies appearing in nearly any colour. It's a demanding genus to keep, but the reward in a mature system is well worth it - AA006 among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nature, Acropora dominates shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where bright light and strong turbulent flow combine with pristine, stable chemistry. AA006 needs an established tank - 6-12 months or more - with rock-solid parameters and a position high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734232867,"sku":"AA1449","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa007-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA007 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of the reef hobby is a title often given to Acropora, thanks to its intricate branching and tabling colonies in virtually every colour. Demanding, certainly, but the ultimate reward for anyone with a mature system - AA007 included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies can grow as branches, tables, staghorns, plates or bushes, all covered in tiny polyps and finished with axial corallites at each tip. AA007 belongs to a genus whose colours span blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is the dominant reef-building genus of shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, living in bright light and strong, turbulent water with pristine, stable chemistry. Only a mature reef - ideally 6-12 months established - with rock-solid parameters can support AA007, which should sit high in the aquascape under strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734265635,"sku":"AA1450","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa008-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA008 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific belong to Acropora, where bright light and strong turbulent water meet pristine, stable chemistry. AA008 needs a system matured for 6-12 months at minimum, with rock-solid parameters, positioned high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA008 may take a branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy form, covered in tiny polyps with axial corallites marking the tips. The genus spans an enormous colour range of blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, building intricate branching and tabling colonies in nearly every colour imaginable. It's demanding, but the ultimate reward for a mature system, and AA008 fits that description well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734298403,"sku":"AA1451","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa009-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA009 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA009 is Acropora, a genus many consider the pinnacle of the reef aquarium hobby. It forms intricate branching and tabling colonies in almost any colour, demanding but ultimately rewarding once a system is mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, this genus dominates shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, thriving in bright light and strong, turbulent water with chemistry that stays pristine and stable. AA009 should only go into a tank matured 6-12 months or longer with rock-solid parameters, placed high in the aquascape for strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy growth, with tiny polyps covering the surface and axial corallites tipping each branch. Colours across the genus include blues, greens and purples, and AA009 carries that same variability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734331171,"sku":"AA14521","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa010-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA010 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy - AA010 can take any of Acropora's characteristic forms, its surface studded with tiny polyps and each tip marked by an axial corallite. The genus spans blues, greens and purples across its enormous colour range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany in the hobby regard Acropora as the pinnacle of reef keeping, its intricate branching and tabling colonies appearing in nearly every colour. It's a demanding genus, but a mature system will reward the effort, as AA010 shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora dominates the shallow, high-energy reef crests and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, living under bright light and strong, turbulent water with pristine, stable chemistry. AA010 requires a mature reef - ideally 6-12 months established - with rock-solid parameters, kept high in the aquascape where light and chaotic flow are strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734363939,"sku":"AA14532","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"acropora-sps-aa011-acropora-sp","title":"Acropora (SPS) AA011 | Acropora sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn shallow, high-energy Indo-Pacific reef crests and slopes, Acropora reigns as the dominant reef-building genus, thriving in bright light and strong, turbulent water over pristine, stable chemistry. AA011 needs a mature system - 6-12 months established at least - with rock-solid parameters, positioned high in the aquascape under strong, chaotic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcropora holds a reputation as the pinnacle of the reef hobby, its intricate branching and tabling colonies spanning nearly every colour imaginable. Demanding, yes, but the ultimate reward for a mature tank - and AA011 is a good example of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColony shape can be branching, tabling, staghorn, plating or bushy, covered in tiny polyps and tipped with distinct axial corallites. AA011 falls within the genus's broad colour spectrum of blues, greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232734396707,"sku":"AA1454","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/small-polyped-stony-corals-1.oembed?page=2","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}