Acroporas are many reefkeepers' favorites,
and for good reason!! They are one of
main "reef building" types of
corals that so many picture in their minds
when they think "corals."
They are as diverse as they are beautiful,
with at various times and sources, over a
hundred species available to the hobbyist.
However they are not recommended for "newbies."
You should NOT "cut your teeth" on them ...
learn corals with easier, less sensitive, less
expensive types (such as leathers, mushrooms,
polyps, LPS - large polyped stony - corals),
and then, after gaining experience and
understanding the husbandry required,
graduate to Acroporas, and other SPS
(small polyped stony) corals.
We offer Acroporas in box lots
(usually 10-12 to 20) direct from the overseas
suppliers. We have only the highest quality
animals from independent "old-timer" shippers
who know their Acro shipping beyond your imagination.
Our products are not the cheaper,
commonly commercially available ones.
They are 5-star Grade AAA pieces.
There is a one box minimum - one box
minimum (just one!) from *any single
given site of origin* ... your order
will be packed for you at the
island of origin.
The wild pieces run from golf ball (small)
sized to hand ball, or tennis ball sized (medium),
with some ranging to baseball to softball
sized (large) ... aquaculture sizing typically
runs smaller than wild sizing. Most aquaculture
pieces are golf ball to hand ball, or tennis ball
sized at best, the Java is called 3"+ colonies.
Most Indonesia cultured sources are about that, some
will be a little bit under, some will be over that.
Note: Acropora shipments are not always a weekly
thing, most sites are every two weeks at best.
Sometimes due to weather or permits, there might
only be one shipment in a month.
Kupang Cultured Acropora
BALI -
Scheduling can fluctuate ... please check with us for availabilities!
FIJI -
KUPANG -
Cultured Acropora
Please see the following page for current scheduling, photos, and pricing ...
Acropora abrotanoides / Acropora aculeus
Acropora austera / Acropora florida
Acropora microclados
Acropora microclados
Acropora millepora
Acropora tenuis
Acropora humilus / Acropora hyacinthus
Acropora polystoma / Acropora secale
Some customer photos can be seen on this archive
Kupang page.
Kupang offers a variety of cultured acropora, with different varieties offered from time to time.
If you don't see what you are looking for on one list, check back to see what is being offered on
the next shipment.
Thanks to the Chesapeake Marine Aquarium Society for this set of Australia Acros!
(Additional photos can be seen on "Australia Acropora Photos" link above.)
TONGA -
Currently unavailable
Note: When ordering from sites that offer species lists,
you may order assorted if you want. If you provide a list,
your order may or may not exactly match your list for various
reasons, such as there were no CITES permits that week for that
type or they weren't looking good for shipping, or they were out.
Usually, subs will be of a very similar appearing species, or another
of something you did order. Often, the lists are filled almost
exactly, but not always, and we can't completely control or guaranty
the selection of every piece on any given week, order, or box.
Actual quantities may vary slightly ... adjustments will be made after your shipment arrives.
You pay domestic freight to your local airport from LAX.
The corals get to you the day after the "Arrival LAX"
day.
We have supplied these corals to wholesalers, stores,
and the biggest farmers in the country. You will be very satisfied too.
Most boxes will have at least a couple or a few pieces you will have never seen,
or maybe saw in a picture once. Many customers say they have not ever seen pieces
like these. Excellent health, great sizing, not to mention our superb customer service.
We always recommend dipping if not running a quarantine tank.
Their health is great. DOA's are near zero. So, if you
are thinking of doing some Acropora stocking or fragging, we assure
you that you would be thrilled with any of the boxes above.
Also see articles ...
A message from Birdfish ...
Fraggers who have purchased these have received a dozen-plus frags or more
(immediately) per piece, from any of the wild origin sites.
There are some pictures on the site here that can give an idea of the pieces you get.
They are "World Class" or they wouldn't be here!
If you split a box with a friend, make darn sure you have absolutely decided picking
terms BEFORE you crack that box open!! We will not be responsible for any injuries....
Here is a before and after photo of a Fiji Acropora sent to us
from a customer. The first image (on the left) is from when it
was first received. A nice pink Acro, seemingly nothing extraordinary.
The larger photo is after six months or so ... note the blue tips on the new growth.
Thanks to Jason for the pics!
I can just about guaranty it had those blue tips when it was collected.
But over the couple of weeks of acclimation to tank life, and then going through
shipping, it has lost the color from the fresh recent newest growth areas.
In a few months with proper care, a rather large percentage of single
color Acros 'out of the box' will respond the same way. So
to a degree, especially with Acros, even when you open the box, what
you see is not what you will end up with. Usually they get much much
better than at first light after a couple of rough days in the dark. Most
will reacquire their full original colors. They still have some of that
dna in there. Often as not, that green Acro will end up with some other
color on the tips or polyps. A good supplement (trace elements) regimen
is very important, fast growing Acropora can really eat it up.
Happy Acros!!
birdfish
If you have questions don't hesitate to send an e-mail or call.
With your order please send us an e-mail with your phone number ...
and we'll need to know the name (city) of your nearest major airport.
After ordering you will receive an order confirmation and upon
shipment you will receive a shipping notification, which will
include the estimated time of arrival for your shipment, as well
as other details. The average shipping cost for one box
of corals (U.S. destinations only) is approx. $75-125, depending
on the airline, and your location.
Please note, orders cannot be accepted from southern California,
unless there are flights there from LAX (no LA area orders, sorry).
Also no orders can be taken from Hawai'i, Canada, or any international
destinations ... thank you!
Our Toll-free Phone:
(866) 874-7639
(855) 225-8086
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time)
