Stylophora pistillata (Milka) is a stunning small polyp stony (SPS) coral prized for its vibrant purple and pink coloration, often referred to as ‘Milka’ due to its milky pastel hues. This frag is tank-bred and cultured, ensuring a healthy specimen acclimatised to captive conditions.
Lighting Requirements: This coral thrives under strong lighting, ideally provided by metal halide, T5, or high-quality LED reef lights. Aim for an intensity of 200-400 PAR to maintain its vivid colours and healthy growth.
Water Flow: Moderate to high water flow is essential to keep Stylophora pistillata healthy. This flow helps remove detritus and delivers nutrients efficiently, mimicking its natural reef environment.
Placement: Position this frag in the upper to middle regions of the aquarium to ensure it receives adequate light and flow. Provide sufficient space from neighbouring corals to prevent aggressive interactions, as Stylophora can extend sweeper tentacles.
Care Level: This species is best suited for intermediate to advanced reef keepers familiar with SPS coral husbandry. Stable water parameters and consistent maintenance are crucial for success.
Compatibility and Reef Safety: Stylophora pistillata is reef safe with adequate spacing from other corals to avoid stinging or overgrowth. It coexists well with most reef inhabitants when given proper space.
Diet: While primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, this coral benefits from supplemental feeding of planktonic foods such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, or specialised coral foods to promote growth and vibrancy.
Origin: Tank-bred and cultured, origin details are not provided but this ensures acclimatisation to captive conditions and reduces wild collection impact.
Maximum Size: Typically grows to a moderate size within the aquarium, with colony size depending on tank conditions and space.
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