Emerald Barbie Mille

About this coral

Emerald Barbie Mille is an SPS coral in the genus Acropora. In the reef hobby, "Mille" usually refers to millepora-type Acropora. Acropora is a large genus with many species and growth forms, so the care below is general guidance for the group, not a care sheet for this particular morph. Like other Acropora, it needs strong lighting, high flow and stable water parameters. It suits established reef aquariums where the keeper can keep conditions consistent.

Features:

• Small polyp stony (SPS) coral in the genus Acropora
• Care level is usually described as intermediate to advanced, and some guides rate millepora-type Acropora as advanced
• Needs strong, random and variable water flow to keep the polyps clean and stop detritus from settling
• Gets most of its nutrition from light, but extra feeding can help; options include fine particulate foods, phytoplankton, zooplankton or amino acids
• Generally peaceful, but it can shade or grow over nearby corals, so leave space between colonies
• Best kept in a mature reef system with very stable water quality, because Acropora reacts badly to sudden changes, especially in alkalinity

Specifications:

• Coral type: SPS (small polyp stony coral)
• Genus: Acropora
• Care level: Intermediate to advanced
• Lighting: Moderate to high; about 200 to 350 PAR is a common starting range, and some Acropora can take more after slow acclimation
• Water flow: Strong, random and variable
• Placement: Middle to upper areas of the aquarium
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, but competes for space
• Feeding: Mainly photosynthetic; extra feeding is optional