Rainbow Millipora
Rainbow Millipora
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Description
Description
Rainbow Millipora Coral Frag
The Rainbow Millipora is a highly desirable SPS coral celebrated for its multi-coloured appearance, fine branching structure, and exceptional polyp extension. Displaying a blend of vibrant base tones with contrasting polyp colours, this coral delivers constant movement and colour that truly comes alive under modern reef lighting.
Often chosen as a feature SPS coral, Rainbow Millipora offers a balance of visual impact and rewarding growth for reef keepers with stable systems.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Millipora corals originate from the Indo-Pacific region, with natural populations found across:
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The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Indonesia
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Fiji and Tonga
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The Philippines
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Central and Western Pacific reef systems
In the wild, Millipora species inhabit shallow reef crests and upper reef slopes, where they are exposed to intense sunlight and strong, turbulent water movement—conditions that shape their care requirements in aquariums.
A Brief History
Millipora corals have long been appreciated in the reef-keeping hobby for their hairy appearance caused by extended polyps, fast growth, and strong skeletal structure. As reef lighting evolved, rainbow colour morphs gained popularity for their ability to display multiple colours simultaneously under blue-heavy spectra.
Today, Rainbow Millipora is valued as a high-impact SPS coral that adds motion, texture, and colour diversity to advanced reef systems.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral, Rainbow Millipora grows in a branching to bushy form, with branches often appearing fuzzy due to constant polyp extension.
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Multi-coloured base and polyp contrast
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Excellent polyp extension
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
With stable parameters, growth is fast and visually rewarding.
Placement & Lighting
Rainbow Millipora performs best under high lighting, closely replicating its natural reef-crest environment.
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Lighting: High
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Best placed in the upper regions of the aquarium
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Lower light may reduce colour intensity and polyp extension
Flow Requirements
Provide strong, random, turbulent flow to support healthy growth, enhance polyp movement, and prevent detritus accumulation within the branches.
Water Chemistry
As with all SPS corals, stability is critical. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with stable nutrients and balanced trace elements. Regular testing and automated dosing are strongly recommended.
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, Rainbow Millipora benefits from occasional supplemental feeding such as:
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Fine powdered coral foods
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Amino acids
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Micro-plankton blends
Used sparingly, these feeds can enhance colour depth and overall vitality.
Temperament & Spacing
Millipora corals are generally peaceful, but their branching growth requires adequate spacing to prevent contact with neighbouring SPS corals as they expand.
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Approximately 1 inch
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Each frag is unique and may vary slightly in colour balance and branch structure depending on lighting and tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Advanced
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Flow: High
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Lighting: High
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Temperament: Peaceful
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