ORA Purple Bonsai Acropora – Legendary Contrast, Classic Collector’s Piece
The ORA Purple Bonsai Acropora is one of the most iconic SPS corals in the hobby. It features a deep purple base, bright green polyps, and white growth tips, giving it a sharp, high-contrast look that’s both bold and refined. A favorite among collectors and aquascapers alike.
Coral Highlights:
🟣 Deep Purple Base – Rich color under both daylight and actinic
🟢 Neon Green Polyps – Pop with vivid contrast against the body
⚪ White Tips – Indicates active, healthy growth
💡 Lighting: High PAR (250–350) – critical for deep color saturation and tight growth
🌊 Flow: Strong and variable – helps prevent detritus and encourages polyp extension
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–9
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement: Upper third of the tank with strong light and space for vertical branching
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic, but responds well to SPS-targeted foods and amino acids
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced – Stable water and high light required for best results
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each grows into the same vibrant, tri-tone structure that makes the Purple Bonsai a timeless Acro favorite.
