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REx Short Cake

REx Short Cake

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$136.00
$136.00 - $136.00
$136.00
$95.00
$95.00 - $95.00
$95.00
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Introduce an exceptional splash of color to your reef aquarium with our aquacultured REx Shortcake Acropora. This extraordinary ReefExclusive specimen features a vibrant neon green base with striking orange-red polyp tips, creating a remarkable "strawberry shortcake" appearance that stands out dramatically under reef lighting.

Our REx Shortcake Acropora is 100% aquacultured in specialized coral propagation facilities, ensuring you receive a sustainable and environmentally responsible addition to your reef system. These aquacultured specimens typically demonstrate better color stability and growth rates compared to wild-harvested corals.

Key Features:

  • 100% Aquacultured: Sustainably propagated in controlled environments
  • Exclusive REx Variety: Signature ReefExclusive strain known for exceptional coloration
  • Stunning Color Contrast: Neon green base with vibrant orange-red polyp tips
  • Distinctive Growth Form: Develops into an impressive digitata-type branching structure
  • Sustainable Choice: Environmentally responsible alternative to wild-collected specimens

Care requirements:

  • Lighting: High intensity
  • Flow: Strong
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Placement: Upper level tank placement
  • Water quality: Premium parameters required

Recommended Parameters:

  • Temperature: 75-79°F (24-26°C)
  • Alkalinity: 8-10 dKH
  • Calcium: 420-450 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1300-1350 ppm
  • Nitrates: Low but detectable (1-5 ppm)
  • Phosphates: Low but detectable (0.01-0.03 ppm)

Growth Potential: With proper care, this SPS coral will develop additional branches and extend its striking two-tone polyps, creating an increasingly impressive centerpiece in your reef aquarium.

Special Notes: This premium REx strain shows its most vibrant coloration under high-quality LED lighting with balanced spectrum. As with most SPS corals, stable water parameters and excellent water quality are essential for maintaining the exceptional coloration of this variety. The distinctive contrasting colors make this coral a true standout in any SPS collection.

Each aquacultured specimen is carefully selected and thoroughly acclimated in our systems to ensure you receive a healthy, vibrant coral ready to thrive in your well-established reef aquarium.