Pink Lemonade is the foundational LE Acropora cultivar that defined the named-coral economy. Originated by Steve Tyree (Tyree Limited Edition program) in the 1990s. Pink polyps on lemon-yellow body. Hardier than most LE Acros + propagates well across generations.
Authentic Pink Lemonade has 25+ years of frag-chain lineage from Tyree LE. Signature traits:
1-2 polyp frag: $80-200.
3-5 polyp frag: $150-300.
Mini colony: $300-600.
More accessible than Walt Disney Tenuis - this is a beginner-tier LE for serious collectors.
Same as standard Acropora millepora. PAR 250-400, alk 7-9 dKH, NO3 2-10 ppm, PO4 0.02-0.10 ppm. Hardy compared to most named cultivars - tolerates wider parameter range. Good entry-level LE for first-time collectors.
Fast Aquatics aggregates Pink Lemonade listings from Tyree LE, World Wide Corals, Battle Corals, and Jason Fox. Each listing tracks frag-chain back to Tyree origin.
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Browse Pink Lemonade listings →Among the original LE coral cultivars yes. Steve Tyree's Limited Edition program in the 1990s established the named-coral economy. Pink Lemonade, Purple Monster, Oregon Tort, and Bali Green Slimer were the foundational lineages.
Cherry Bomb (Reef Raft USA) - similar pink-on-yellow gradient. Reef Raft Krak - red polyps on teal-green base. JF Bird of Paradise - blue body + green polyps + yellow tips. Full comparison →
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