{"product_id":"tia-mauve-crown-acropora-colony-cut-to-order","title":"TIA Mauve Crown Acropora Colony (cut to order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Coral Image\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhotos taken under \u003cem\u003eActinic Radion Mobius\u003c\/em\u003e (100% UV, 100% Violet, 100% Royal, 20% Blue) using Canon 90D + \u003cstrong\u003eEF-S 60mm f\/2.8 Macro\u003c\/strong\u003e. Color may vary under different lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 1\"+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Word of the Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTIA Mauve Crown Millepora 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.\n\nThe flowing polyps create a dramatic texture in the water column, giving the coral a wild, crown-like appearance as they move with the current. It is a striking example of how polyp extension alone can transform a coral from beautiful to truly unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate to High PAR (250–400). Strong blue-spectrum reef lighting enhances the coral’s deep red coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate to Strong, turbulent flow. Milleporas thrive in high-flow environments where their long polyps can fully extend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBest placed in the upper half of a mature reef aquarium where stable parameters and strong lighting support SPS growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperature: 76–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\nSalinity: 1.025–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\nAlkalinity: 8–9 dKH\u003cbr\u003e\nCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003cbr\u003e\nMagnesium: 1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReef safe. Recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcropora millepora coral, red millepora acropora, SPS coral for sale, premium millepora coral, collector SPS coral, aquacultured acropora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrown in TIA’s legacy display tank，hand-fragged for limited release\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIA Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45243895775382,"sku":"MOSPAC0060","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/2346\/4854\/files\/IMG_4636_Copy.jpg?v=1756615690","url":"https:\/\/www.tiacoral.com\/products\/tia-mauve-crown-acropora-colony-cut-to-order","provider":"TIA Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}