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The Reef Raft USA Red Dragon Acropora (Acropora carduus 'Red Dragon', a signature aquacultured strain from breeder Tony Rogers of Reef Raft USA, originating from Bali imports in the early 2010s) is a legendary small polyp stony (SPS) coral in the reef aquarium hobby, celebrated for its deepwater origins, unique morphology, and fiery red hues that make it a fast-growing staple for intermediate to advanced SPS keepers.
Structure: Delicate, open-branching form with thin, upright fingers that radiate in a sparse, airy pattern from a subtle encrusting base, featuring smooth skin and a low density of polyps for a refined, elegant silhouette—reminiscent of a "dragon's claws" but with a lightweight, fractal growth that's easy to frag.
Coloration: Deep red to purple skeletal branches with bright pink or white polyps providing stark contrast; under actinic or blue-enriched lighting, the reds fluoresce vividly with subtle iridescence, creating a glowing, showpiece effect that intensifies in deeper tank placements.
Size and Growth: Frags typically start at 0.5-1 inch, with very fast growth rates—often doubling in size every few months—leading to 4-6 inch colonies in 6-12 months, making it prolific for propagation.
Sold in 1-2” frags
The Reef Raft USA Red Dragon Acropora (Acropora carduus 'Red Dragon', a signature aquacultured strain from breeder Tony Rogers of Reef Raft USA, originating from Bali imports in the early 2010s) is a legendary small polyp stony (SPS) coral in the reef aquarium hobby, celebrated for its deepwater origins, unique morphology, and fiery red hues that make it a fast-growing staple for intermediate to advanced SPS keepers.
Structure: Delicate, open-branching form with thin, upright fingers that radiate in a sparse, airy pattern from a subtle encrusting base, featuring smooth skin and a low density of polyps for a refined, elegant silhouette—reminiscent of a "dragon's claws" but with a lightweight, fractal growth that's easy to frag.
Coloration: Deep red to purple skeletal branches with bright pink or white polyps providing stark contrast; under actinic or blue-enriched lighting, the reds fluoresce vividly with subtle iridescence, creating a glowing, showpiece effect that intensifies in deeper tank placements.
Size and Growth: Frags typically start at 0.5-1 inch, with very fast growth rates—often doubling in size every few months—leading to 4-6 inch colonies in 6-12 months, making it prolific for propagation.
Sold in 1-2” frags