Iced Emerald Millepora

About this coral

Iced Emerald Millepora is an SPS coral in the Millepora (fire coral) group, sold as a colored “millepora” variety for reef aquariums. In practical terms, it’s used to add fast-growing stony-leaning reef structure and a crisp, branching look typical of many Millepora colonies. Because Millepora care is usually similar at the group level, this listing provides general guidance for Millepora hydrocorals rather than exact morph-specific requirements.

Features:

• Millepora are SPS reef invertebrates that typically respond best to strong, consistent aquarium lighting.
• They generally need high, turbulent water movement to help deliver nutrients and keep tissue surfaces clear.
• Stable water quality matters; sudden swings in alkalinity and other major parameters can stress SPS corals.
• Provide secure placement on live rock or a frag rack so the colony can maintain good contact and flow access.
• Like many stony reef corals, they benefit from regular tank husbandry and avoiding large parameter changes.
• Handle with care when working around fire corals; while this is a reef aquarium animal, direct contact is best avoided.

Specifications:

• Coral group: Millepora (fire coral) hydrocoral
• Care level: Advanced (SPS-like husbandry)
• Light: Strong reef lighting (typically SPS-level)
• Water flow: High/turbulent, reef-style circulation
• Temperament: Sessile reef invertebrate
• Placement: Secure on live rock with good access to light and strong flow
• Temperature: Tropical reef range (about 24–27°C / 75–81°F)
• Salinity: Reef salinity (about 1.023–1.026 SG)
• pH: Stable reef pH (about 8.1–8.4)
• Alkalinity: Stable target (about 7–11 dKH)
• Calcium: Supportive reef levels (about 400–450 ppm)
• Magnesium: Supportive reef levels (about 1250–1350 ppm)