{"product_id":"acropora-millepora-metallic-orange-frag-wysiwyg","title":"Acropora millepora “Metallic Orange” – Frag WYSIWYG","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥🧡🪸 Acropora millepora “Metallic Orange” – Frag WYSIWYG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Premium Metallic Orange Millepora – Intense Fiery Pigmentation with Exceptional Polyp Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A spectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora millepora displaying rich metallic-orange pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining warm copper-orange tones with vibrant fiery highlights. Its characteristic densely arranged radial corallites and extended, hair-like polyps create a beautifully textured appearance, enhancing the depth and intensity of its orange coloration. Under balanced reef lighting, the metallic pigmentation produces an exceptionally attractive, luminous display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Established Frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acroporidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High (PAR 250–400)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong, turbulent and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid to Upper Reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYSIWYG – Exact Frag Shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧬 Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallic Orange Acropora millepora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional SPS selection, distinguished by its luxurious orange pigmentation and the distinctive textured appearance that makes Millepora corals so highly appreciated among experienced reefkeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic-orange coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines warm copper tones with brighter orange highlights, creating a spectacular visual effect reminiscent of glowing molten metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many smooth-surfaced Acropora species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora millepora is renowned for its densely arranged radial corallites and remarkable polyp extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing a characteristic soft, fuzzy appearance across its branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delicate polyp texture adds exceptional depth to the coral's pigmentation, creating a beautiful interaction between skeletal structure, colour and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable reef lighting, the metallic-orange tones can become particularly striking, with subtle variations in intensity across the branches and growing tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most attractive characteristics of Millepora corals is their ability to develop into impressive branching colonies, combining compact structural growth with beautifully extended polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coral matures, its branches can gradually form a dense, three-dimensional structure, creating an exceptional display of warm pigmentation and intricate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallic Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e selection offers a distinctive alternative to more commonly encountered green, pink and multicoloured Millepora varieties, making it particularly desirable for collectors seeking intense warm-toned SPS corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYSIWYG frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been individually selected for its beautiful metallic-orange coloration, attractive branch structure and characteristic Millepora appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 WYSIWYG – Individual Frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact Metallic Orange Acropora millepora frag shown in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense metallic-orange pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful copper-orange and fiery highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Millepora branching morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDensely arranged radial corallites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive fuzzy appearance created by extended polyps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional depth and texture under reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant contrast between branch structure and polyp extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent potential for dense colony development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium warm-coloured SPS collector selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact WYSIWYG frag shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Care \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcropora millepora is a photosynthetic SPS coral that obtains much of its energy through its symbiotic dinoflagellates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough direct feeding is not essential, it may benefit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine suspended plankton, appropriately sized particulate coral foods and naturally available dissolved and particulate nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, turbulent and variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to support gas exchange, nutrient transport and the removal of accumulated waste from between the branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillepora corals often display particularly attractive polyp extension under suitable variable flow, contributing to their characteristic fuzzy appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid continuous, concentrated water movement directed at a single point, which may cause tissue irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium concentrations are essential for healthy skeletal growth and long-term colony development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent water chemistry and avoid sudden changes in alkalinity, temperature or salinity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best expression of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic-orange pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provide balanced reef lighting with sufficient intensity to support healthy photosynthesis and colour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA PAR range of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250–400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is generally suitable for established specimens, although the optimal intensity depends on the aquarium's lighting spectrum, nutrient availability and previous acclimation conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGradually acclimate the frag to higher lighting levels while monitoring pigmentation, tissue condition and polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining measurable nitrate and phosphate concentrations helps support healthy tissue, consistent growth and stable coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral is best suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature, biologically stable reef aquariums with established SPS husbandry practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 Optimal Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity (dKH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium (Ca)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium (Mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate (NO₃)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–15 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphate (PO₄)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.03–0.10 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAR 250–400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, Variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallic Orange Acropora millepora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emiddle to upper sections of the reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it receives moderate to high lighting and strong, multidirectional water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a stable location that allows the coral to develop its characteristic branching structure without coming into contact with neighbouring colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the frag develops, its branches may gradually form a dense, compact colony, requiring sufficient space for continued growth and water circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure that turbulent flow reaches all sides of the coral, helping prevent detritus accumulation and supporting healthy polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing the specimen within reach of aggressive LPS corals or long sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor optimal long-term development, maintain stable water chemistry, consistent lighting and strong, variable circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable conditions, this premium Millepora can develop into a spectacular branching colony, displaying its characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetallic-orange pigmentation, intricate corallite structure and beautifully extended polyps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥🧡🪸 Metallic Orange Acropora millepora – Frag WYSIWYG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary premium Millepora featuring intense metallic-orange pigmentation, luxurious copper highlights and exceptional fuzzy polyp texture. 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