Metal Orange Millepora (Cut to Order)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Vibrant Metallic Orange with Golden Highlights
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Milleporidae
Lighting: High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Moderate to Strong
Placement: Middle to Upper
Overview
The Metal Orange Millepora is a stunning coral that features a dazzling metallic orange color, enhanced by golden highlights that shimmer under the right lighting. This unique species is perfect for adding a pop of bright color to your reef tank, offering a striking contrast to other corals with its radiant hue.
As a cut-to-order species, the Metal Orange Millepora is carefully cultivated and will be cut upon order. After you place your order, the coral will be cut and allowed two weeks of growing time before being shipped, ensuring that the frag is healthy and ready to thrive in your aquarium. This makes it an ideal choice for those who want a fresh, vibrant piece with excellent coloration.
Care & Feeding
The Metal Orange Millepora thrives under strong lighting and will benefit from supplemental feeding, such as plankton, small crustaceans, or specialized coral foods. It will also benefit from proper water conditions, with stable levels of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements to ensure optimal growth and vibrant coloration.
Ensure that nitrate and phosphate levels remain low to avoid negatively affecting the coral's health and appearance.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Position the Metal Orange Millepora in the middle to upper areas of your tank, where it will receive strong lighting and moderate to strong water flow. This placement will allow the coral to fully extend its polyps, showcasing its stunning color.
Please note that this coral is a cut-to-order item, meaning once you place your order, we will carefully cut and prepare your frag for shipment. Please allow 2 weeks for growing and processing before shipping.
Add a splash of vibrant orange to your reef with the Metal Orange Millepora—a coral that offers both exceptional beauty and the satisfaction of receiving a freshly cut, vibrant frag directly to your aquarium.