{"product_id":"purple-milka","title":"Purple Milka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Milka Coral (Stylophora spp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular SPS corals in the reef aquarium hobby. Renowned for its vibrant purple branches and bright green polyps (depending on the variety), it develops into a dense, bush-like colony with thick branching growth. Compared to many SPS corals, Purple Milka is relatively hardy, making it an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to venture into SPS corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟡 \u003cstrong\u003eModerate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStylophora spp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Milka Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate to High (200–350 PAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives under strong reef lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest colouration develops under stable, high-quality LED or T5 lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate slowly to prevent bleaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo little light may cause browning and slower growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate to Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires strong, random, turbulent flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid constant direct flow on one side of the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood flow keeps the coral clean and encourages excellent polyp extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle to upper areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount securely on rockwork with space to grow into a rounded colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow adequate room from neighbouring corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8–9 dKH (stable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03–0.08 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Milka obtains most of its nutrition from photosynthesis but benefits from occasional supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Roids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenepets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral Frenzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine zooplankton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmino acid supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e for enhanced growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAggression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not produce long sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay sting corals that grow into direct contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between neighbouring colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003eFast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith stable water chemistry and sufficient light, Purple Milka grows quickly into a dense, rounded branching colony and is an excellent indicator of overall SPS health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Reef Safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermit crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther SPS and LPS corals when given sufficient space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid coral-nipping fish such as large angelfish, butterflyfish, and some filefish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns of a Healthy Purple Milka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Excellent daytime polyp extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deep purple branches with vibrant polyps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Bright white or coloured growth tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Thick tissue covering the skeleton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Consistent branching and encrusting growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually caused by excessive light, rapid parameter changes, or overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often due to elevated nutrients or insufficient lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRTN (Rapid Tissue Necrosis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Can occur after sudden alkalinity, salinity, or temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTN (Slow Tissue Necrosis):\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually linked to long-term instability or poor water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor polyp extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e May indicate pests, inadequate flow, or unstable parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStylophora spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Milka Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High (200–350 PAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 times per week (optional but beneficial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastal Pets Tip 💡\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Milka is one of the hardiest SPS corals available and is often recommended as a first SPS species. 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