🪸💜 Stylophora pistillata "Milka" – Similar to Photo
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🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Rich lavender to deep violet branches closely resembling the photographed specimen, highlighted by bright fluorescent green polyps. Under actinic lighting, the vibrant purple skeleton and glowing green polyps create the iconic colour combination that has made the Milka Stylophora a favourite among SPS enthusiasts worldwide.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–8.5, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Pocilloporidae
Lighting: Moderate to High (PAR 180–300)
Water Flow: Moderate to Strong, Random
Placement: Mid to Upper Reef
Type: Similar to Photo
🧬 Overview
The Stylophora pistillata "Milka" is one of the most iconic and widely recognised SPS corals in the reef hobby. Renowned for its vivid purple branches and bright fluorescent green polyps, it delivers outstanding colour contrast while remaining considerably more forgiving than many Acropora species.
As the colony matures, it develops a dense, bushy branching structure with exceptional daytime polyp extension, giving the coral a soft, almost velvety appearance. Under blue-spectrum lighting, the rich violet branches intensify while the fluorescent polyps glow brilliantly, creating an unmistakable display that has made the Milka a staple in premium reef aquariums.
Its rapid growth, resilience, and striking colouration make it an excellent choice for both reef keepers transitioning into SPS corals and experienced collectors looking for a timeless classic.
Selected for:
- • Classic Milka purple colouration
- • Bright fluorescent green polyps
- • Dense bushy growth habit
- • Outstanding actinic fluorescence
- • Hardy and fast-growing SPS
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Although primarily photosynthetic, Stylophora benefits from regular feeding of fine suspended foods, helping to maximise growth, polyp extension, and colour intensity.
Recommended feeding:
- • Reef Roids and fine powdered coral foods
- • Zooplankton-based SPS foods
- • Amino acid supplements
- • Live or preserved phytoplankton as part of a balanced feeding regime
Stable alkalinity and moderate nutrient levels will help maintain vibrant colouration and encourage rapid colony development.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–8.5 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.08 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position in the middle to upper regions of the aquarium where it receives moderate to high lighting and strong, turbulent water movement. Consistent water chemistry and good flow will promote compact branching, excellent polyp extension, and intense purple colouration.
🪸💜 Stylophora pistillata "Milka" – Similar to Photo
A classic Stylophora pistillata "Milka" featuring vibrant lavender-purple branches and brilliant fluorescent green polyps. The coral supplied will closely resemble the photographed specimen in colour and growth form, making it an exceptional addition to both mixed reefs and SPS-dominated aquariums.