Barbie Mille

About this coral

Shop name: Barbie Mille. Barbie Mille is an SPS coral sold in the Acropora (acroporid) group, which is known for needing strong light, strong water movement, and stable water chemistry. This makes it a practical choice for reef aquarists who can maintain consistent major-element parameters and provide a high-energy placement in the upper/mid portion of the tank.

Features:

• Acropora-group SPS that generally do best under high lighting and high, turbulent flow.
• Designed for hobbyists able to maintain stable parameters for consistent polyp health and continued growth.
• Best placed in a higher-energy zone (top/mid rockwork), rather than low-light areas.
• Helps round out an SPS collection where fast, branched coral growth is desired.
• A good fit for intermediate to advanced reef keepers due to its sensitivity to swings in water chemistry and flow.
• Acropora typically benefit from gradually acclimating lighting and flow changes rather than making sudden jumps.

Specifications:

• Scientific identity (verified): Acropora (genus; exact species/scientific binomial not verified from the provided listing).
• Care level (shop note): Intermediate+.
• Lighting (shop note): High.
• Water flow (shop note): High (strong, high-energy circulation).
• Placement (shop note): Top/Mid.
• Salinity (general Acropora guidance): ~35 ppt (about 34–36 ppt commonly used in reef care ranges).
• pH (general coral reef guidance): ~8.1–8.4.
• Alkalinity (general reef/Acropora guidance): ~7–8 dKH (typical recommended range).
• Calcium (general reef/Acropora guidance): ~420–450 ppm.
• Magnesium (general reef/Acropora guidance): ~1350–1440 ppm.
• Temperature (general coral reef guidance): ~23–26°C (73–79°F).