TIA Luma King Acropora: A Radiant Golden Signature Colony
The TIA Luma King Acropora mother colony — the coral your frag is cut from — under Actinic Radion Mobius lighting. Colors shift under different lighting; each piece is cut to order.
What is TIA Luma King?
TIA Luma King is an aquacultured Acropora with a radiant golden base, layered with subtle hints of additional colors that shift across the branches. The palette is complex yet balanced, giving the coral a rich, luminous look under reef lighting. Some hobbyists find it reminiscent of the famous Walt Disney Acropora, though it holds its own distinct color balance.
The story
Luma King features a radiant golden base layered with subtle hints of additional colors that shift across the branches. The palette is complex yet balanced, giving the coral a rich and luminous appearance under reef lighting. At first glance it may remind some hobbyists of the famous Walt Disney Acropora, thanks to its vibrant coloration and similar growth form. But Luma King has its own distinct color balance and visual character — a unique interpretation of that classic look, one that feels both familiar and refreshingly different.
Care requirements
Reef safe. Recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS husbandry.
| Parameter | Target |
|---|---|
| Lighting (PAR) | Moderate to High, PAR 250–400; strong blue-spectrum light enhances the golden tones and mixed coloration |
| Flow | Moderate to Strong; randomized, turbulent circulation encourages healthy tissue and natural polyp extension |
| Placement | Upper half of a mature reef, where stable parameters and strong light support SPS growth |
| Temperature | 76–79 °F |
| Salinity | 1.025–1.026 |
| Alkalinity | 8–9 dKH |
| Calcium | 400–450 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1300–1400 ppm |
Buying a Luma King frag
Every piece is cut to order from the mother colony. After we cut your frag, we send you a video of it, and we recommend allowing about 14 days of heal time before expecting full recovery. Every order is covered by TIA's 3-day live-arrival guarantee, and TIA has grown and named collector corals since 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
What color is TIA Luma King Acropora? Luma King has a radiant golden base layered with subtle hints of additional colors that shift across the branches. The palette is complex yet balanced, so the coral takes on a rich, luminous look under reef lighting.
Is TIA Luma King the same as a Walt Disney Acropora? No. At first glance it may remind some hobbyists of the famous Walt Disney Acropora because of its vibrant coloration and similar growth form, but Luma King has its own distinct color balance and visual character — a unique interpretation of that classic look.
How much light does TIA Luma King need? Moderate to high light, PAR 250–400. Strong blue-spectrum reef lighting enhances the golden tones and the mixed coloration. Give it moderate-to-strong turbulent flow and place it in the upper half of a mature reef.
Is TIA Luma King beginner-friendly? It is recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS husbandry. Target 76–79 °F, salinity 1.025–1.026, alkalinity 8–9 dKH, calcium 400–450 ppm, and magnesium 1300–1400 ppm. It is reef safe.