Millepora acropora
Acropora millepora
Acropora millepora forms arborescent or bushy colonies with thin, pointed branches. The polyps are small and retractable, giving a velvety appearance to the surface. Its coloration ranges from green to brown, with tips often blue, purple, or pink. It is a fast-growing coral that can reach 30 cm in diameter in aquaria. It exhibits limited sexual dimorphism, with colonies generally being gonochoric. In aquaria, it can develop intense colors under appropriate lighting.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.024–1.026 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 5 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.05 |
Care
Care notes
A minimum tank size of 100 liters is recommended for a small frag, but a 200+ liter tank is better for a mature colony. Water parameters must be stable: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026, dKH 8-12, calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. Intense lighting (LED or metal halide) is essential, along with strong flow to bring nutrients and remove waste. It is sensitive to parameter swings and high nitrates/phosphates. Compatible with most reef fish, but avoid coral-eating fish. Propagation is done by fragging branches.