TIA Ice Breaker: A Sky-Blue and Mint Acropora striata
The TIA Ice Breaker (Acropora striata) 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 Ice Breaker?
TIA Ice Breaker is an Acropora striata that shows a refreshing combination of sky blue and mint blue tones. The coloration is clean, natural, and visually striking without any exaggeration — simply a beautiful blue coral that stands out for its clarity and balance. Under reef lighting the soft blue palette reads especially calming and elegant.
The story
Ice Breaker showcases a refreshing combination of sky blue and mint blue tones. The coloration is clean, natural, and visually striking without any exaggeration — simply a beautiful blue coral that stands out for its clarity and balance. Under reef lighting the soft blue palette becomes especially calming and elegant, giving the coral a crisp "ice-like" presence in the aquarium. It is a strong example of how subtle coloration can still create a truly memorable SPS display piece. 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 helps maintain the coral's crisp blue coloration |
| Flow | Moderate to Strong, turbulent flow. Randomized circulation supports healthy tissue and strong polyp extension |
| 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 corals and stable reef systems.
Buying an Ice Breaker 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 color is TIA Ice Breaker? It shows a refreshing combination of sky blue and mint blue tones. The coloration is clean, natural, and visually striking without any exaggeration. Under reef lighting the soft blue palette becomes especially calming and elegant, giving the coral a crisp, ice-like presence in the aquarium.
What lighting keeps its blue crisp? Moderate to High PAR, 250–400. Strong blue-spectrum reef lighting helps maintain the coral's crisp blue coloration. Place it in the upper half of a mature reef aquarium where stable parameters and strong lighting support SPS growth.
What water parameters does it want? Temperature 76–79°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, alkalinity 8–9 dKH, calcium 400–450 ppm, and magnesium 1300–1400 ppm, with moderate to strong turbulent flow. It is reef safe and recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS corals and stable reef systems.
Is Ice Breaker good for a newer SPS keeper? It is recommended for aquarists experienced with SPS corals and stable reef systems. Randomized, turbulent flow and consistent water chemistry support healthy tissue and strong polyp extension.