{"product_id":"pink-stardust-acropora-millepora","title":"Pink Stardust Acropora Millepora","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePink Stardust Acropora Millepora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Pink Stardust Acropora millepora is a colorful branching SPS coral featuring a soft pastel green base with bright pink accents around the corallites and matching pink polyps. When the polyps are fully extended, the coral develops a scattered “stardust” appearance as the pink highlights contrast against the lighter green branches.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis specimen displays a pastel green base across the branching structure with pink surrounding the corallites and vibrant pink polyps extending across the colony. The combination of green skin and pink polyp extension creates a speckled effect under reef lighting, especially as water movement causes the polyps to sway across the coral surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAcropora millepora typically forms compact, sturdy branches that grow outward and upward as the colony matures. As the coral encrusts and expands, the dense polyp extension creates the characteristic fuzzy texture that makes millepora corals particularly appealing in SPS-dominated reef aquariums.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike most Acropora species, Pink Stardust millepora thrives in stable reef aquariums with strong lighting, consistent water chemistry, and moderate to strong turbulent flow. Proper water movement helps keep the coral surface clean while delivering oxygen and nutrients across the coral tissue.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high reef lighting (approximately 250–400 PAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper rockwork or established SPS zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°C (75–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable levels around 7.5–9 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe grew this coral using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroShock 3 Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e. It includes calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and trace elements in the ratios that corals consume them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAcropora corals obtain much of their energy through photosynthesis via their symbiotic zooxanthellae. Healthy reef aquariums also contain dissolved nutrients, microbial activity, and suspended plankton that contribute to coral metabolism and overall reef stability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMaintaining a diverse microbial ecosystem and natural plankton availability can support broader reef health. Products such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e are often used by reef aquarists as part of broader reef nutrition and microbial support strategies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAcropora millepora can react to rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or nutrient levels. Newly introduced frags may temporarily reduce polyp extension while adjusting to a new aquarium environment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMaintaining stable alkalinity, moderate nutrient levels, and strong but irregular water movement generally helps millepora corals maintain healthy coloration and growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAll corals are carefully packed to protect them during transport and minimize temperature fluctuations. Our shipping methods are designed to ensure SPS corals arrive in healthy condition and ready for proper acclimation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor full details, please review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping information\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924304052478,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/Pink-Stardust-Acropora-Millepora_NDA.jpg?v=1773494961","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/pink-stardust-acropora-millepora","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}