Hot Barbie Mille

About this coral

Hot Barbie Mille is an SPS coral in the Acropora group, sold under a “mille” name that’s commonly used for identifying Acropora varieties in reef aquaria. It’s intended for established reef systems where you can provide intense lighting and strong, consistent water movement, and where water chemistry stays stable. In practice, this coral is typically used as a centerpiece or mid-to-top tank coral for achieving crisp, fast-growing SPS growth forms—when conditions are right.

Features:

• Acropora-type SPS generally require strong lighting to support photosynthesis.
• High, turbulent water flow helps keep tissue clean and promotes healthy growth.
• Because Acropora are sensitive to swings, stable, well-maintained aquarium parameters are important for long-term success.
• Best results usually come from placing the coral where it receives strong light and consistent flow rather than stagnant areas.
• This coral is commonly kept in reef-style aquascapes where flow can wrap around the branches.
• As with other SPS, gradual acclimation to new lighting and water conditions can help reduce stress.

Specifications:

• Care level: Demanding (SPS; needs stable conditions).
• Lighting (general guidance): Strong lighting suitable for SPS (often high-intensity reef LEDs or equivalent).
• Water flow (general guidance): High, steady, and directionally consistent flow.
• Placement (general guidance): Middle-to-top of the aquarium in an SPS zone with direct light and good circulation.
• Temperature (general guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C).
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.023–1.027 specific gravity.
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4.
• Alkalinity (general guidance): ~8–12 dKH.
• Calcium (general guidance): ~380–450 mg/L.
• Magnesium (general guidance): ~1250–1350 mg/L.