Rainbow Acropora sp.

Rainbow Acropora (Acropora sp.), about 2 weeks in display tank. Picture taken July 2006, Nikon D70 Digital SLR, Sigma 105mm Macro Lens This is a unidentified species of acropora obtained from fellow reef keeper Peter Weis. The coral is shows several different colors including purple, green, blue and brown. I call it a rainbow acropora for lack of a better description.

Rainbow Acropora (Acropora sp.), two months later. Picture taken September 2006, Nikon D70 Digital SLR, Sigma 105mm Macro Lens Two months later this Acropora has encrusted a new base and started several new branches. This coral constantly has excellent polyp extension.

Rainbow Acropora (Acropora sp.), three months later. Picture taken December 2006, Nikon D70 Digital SLR, Sigma 105mm Macro Lens Three months later and this coral is still showing excellent growth rates. I love this color combination.

Rainbow Acropora (Acropora sp.), two months later. Picture taken February 2007, Nikon D70 Digital SLR, Sigma 105mm Macro Lens Two months later and this coral has easily doubled in size. The color is not as vibrant with all the polyps extended but still a beautiful coral.