ASD Barbie Mille

About this coral

ASD Barbie Mille is an SPS coral from the Acropora group, sold as a named coral variety. Acropora frags are popular for building high-biomass reef aquascapes because they grow as branching/tip-forming colonies when conditions are kept stable. In practice, this coral is best used in established reef tanks where strong lighting and vigorous water movement can reach the entire fragment.

Features:

• Acropora (SPS) is generally sensitive to sudden parameter swings, so stable water conditions matter
• Strong aquarium lighting helps support SPS energy needs
• High, turbulent flow helps keep tissue clean and supports the coral’s normal feeding from the water column
• Placement in the aquascape should allow light and flow to reach all sides of the frag
• SPS thrive when alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium are kept consistent for long-term skeletal maintenance
• Consider introducing and adjusting the coral gradually to avoid shock from light or flow changes

Specifications:

• Coral group: Acropora (SPS coral)
• Care level (general): Experienced reefkeeper recommended
• Lighting: Strong reef lighting (SPS range)
• Water flow: High, turbulent flow
• Water stability: Stable parameters recommended; avoid rapid swings
• Temperature: Generally maintained around 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity: Generally maintained around 1.024–1.026 SG
• pH: Generally maintained around ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: Generally maintained around ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium: Generally maintained around ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: Generally maintained around ~1250–1350 ppm