Aris Avalanche Acropora
Aris Avalanche is the kind of Acro that can look a little ordinary as a frag and then completely change once it gets established. Deep purple takes over the smooth branches with green through the base and hints of blue working up toward the tips.
It’s been traded among deepwater Acro collectors since at least 2019, and even its exact species has been debated, with some calling it a Lokani. Whatever box you put it in, those long smooth branches and heavy purple coloration make Avalanche one of the better examples of why deepwater Acros have such a loyal following.
Care LevelAdvanced
GrowthBushy
SpeciesAcropora
Lighting / PAR — 200–350
200–350
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We recommend starting the Aris Avalanche Acropora in the 200 - 350 PAR range.
Flow — Moderate to High
Moderate to High
Provide Moderate to High variable flow that keeps detritus from settling on the Acropora. Avoid constant direct current from the same direction in favor of random chaotic water movement.
Placement — Mid to Upper level
Placement of your Aris Avalanche Acropora is one of the most important decisions.
This is where you’ll have to take lighting, flow, future growth and nearby corals into consideration.
Since it prefers 200 - 350 PAR range it will need to be mounted Mid to Upper level on your rock work depending on your light intensity.
Allow room for its Bushy growth form, and consider neighboring coral colors and shape. When possible, use contrasting corals such as red next to green, blue next to orange, or yellow next to purple, and mix growth forms such as tall branching corals next to plating or encrusting corals.