TIA Mauve Crown: A Deep-Crimson Millepora with Extra-Long Polyps
The TIA Mauve Crown (Acropora millepora) mother colony — the coral your frag is cut from — under Actinic Radion Mobius lighting. Colors shift under different lighting; each piece is cut to order.
What is TIA Mauve Crown?
TIA Mauve Crown is an Acropora millepora with an intense deep crimson coloration reminiscent of dark blood red. Red milleporas are not uncommon in the hobby, but what makes this piece special is its exceptionally long polyp extension, which gives the coral a wild, crown-like appearance in the water column.
The story
Mauve Crown stands out with an intense deep crimson coloration reminiscent of dark blood red. While red milleporas are not uncommon in the hobby, what truly makes this piece special is its exceptionally long polyp extension. The flowing polyps create a dramatic texture in the water column, giving the coral a wild, crown-like appearance as they move with the current — a striking example of how polyp extension alone can transform a coral from beautiful to truly unforgettable. It was grown in TIA's legacy display tank and hand-fragged for limited release.
Care requirements
| Parameter | Target |
|---|---|
| Lighting (PAR) | Moderate to High, 250–400. Strong blue-spectrum reef lighting enhances the coral's deep red coloration |
| Flow | Moderate to Strong, turbulent flow. Milleporas thrive in high-flow environments where their long polyps can fully extend |
| Placement | Upper half of a mature reef aquarium |
| Temperature | 76–79°F |
| Salinity | 1.025–1.026 |
| Alkalinity | 8–9 dKH |
| Calcium | 400–450 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1300–1400 ppm |
Reef safe. Recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS husbandry.
Buying a Mauve Crown frag
Every piece is cut to order from the mother colony. After we cut your frag, we send you a video of it, and we recommend allowing about 14 days of heal time before expecting full recovery. Every order is covered by TIA's 3-day live-arrival guarantee, and TIA has grown and named collector corals since 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes TIA Mauve Crown special? Its exceptionally long polyp extension. Red milleporas are not uncommon in the hobby, but the flowing polyps here create a dramatic texture in the water column and give the coral a wild, crown-like appearance as they move with the current. The body shows an intense deep crimson reminiscent of dark blood red.
What flow does a Mauve Crown want? Moderate to Strong, turbulent flow. Milleporas thrive in high-flow environments where their long polyps can fully extend, so strong randomized circulation shows off this coral's signature movement. Place it in the upper half of a mature reef aquarium.
What lighting brings out the red? Moderate to High PAR, 250–400. Strong blue-spectrum reef lighting enhances the coral's deep red coloration. Keep temperature 76–79°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, alkalinity 8–9 dKH, calcium 400–450 ppm, and magnesium 1300–1400 ppm.
Is it reef safe? Yes, it is reef safe. It is recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS husbandry.