This acropora is a prime example of the beauty that can be achieved when starting with a seed fragment instead of a wild colony. The placement of a frag with the vision of what it will become in time can be difficult for some to visualize, and may deter the less patient aquarist. The captive grown colony will take space up and fill the area nicely, giving a natural appearance as opposed to when wild colonies are placed on live rock like a fruit stand at the grocery store. The survivability of a coral grown from a seed fragment is much higher than trying to introduce larger wild corals into artificial conditions. Instant gratification is not part of the puzzle when attempting a natural look in a reef aquarium. Using captive grown seed fragments will give a great sense of accomplishment if given proper time and patience.… More:
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