Monsoon Cultured Enchanted Mille

About this coral

Monsoon Cultured Enchanted Mille is a cultured SPS coral from the “mille”/Acropora group, sold for reef aquariums where you want vivid, branching coral growth. In practice, this type of coral is usually kept as a centerpiece or mid-to-upper display coral because it responds best to intense light and strong, well-aimed water movement. Like other Acropora-style SPS, it’s typically chosen by hobbyists who already run stable reef parameters and can provide consistent lighting and flow.

Features:

• SPS Acropora-type coral generally prefers strong lighting for photosynthesis.
• High, turbulent water flow helps deliver nutrients and oxygen and supports tissue health.
• Stable aquarium conditions matter; sudden changes can stress SPS corals.
• Best placed where flow reaches all sides of the colony, especially the growing tips.
• Cultured SPS corals are often selected to help reduce pressure on wild reefs compared with wild-collected alternatives (varies by source, but “cultured” indicates aquaculture).
• A gradual acclimation to your tank’s light intensity and flow is important for coral stability.
• Works well in established reef tanks with regular water testing and maintenance.

Specifications:

• Coral group: SPS (Acropora/mille-style) coral
• Care level (general): Moderate to advanced; benefits from stable reef parameters
• Lighting: Strong reef lighting (generally high PAR for SPS) with gradual acclimation
• Water flow: High, random/turbulent flow; aim to reach the coral’s branches and tips
• Placement: Mid to upper aquascape where strong light reaches; position to receive direct/indirect flow
• Temperature: About 24–26 °C (75–79 °F)
• Salinity: About 1.024–1.026 (specific gravity)
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 7.5–9.0 dKH
• Calcium: About 380–450 mg/L
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 mg/L