Blue Millipora
Millipora sp.

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Date Misc. Info Pics
Mar '01 This wild colony was purchased at Upscales LFS.  Colony is about 4" across

400W 10K MH lighting
400-450 Calcium
3.5 - 4.5meq/l Alkalinity
78-83 Temp

 

Apr '01 Growth is very good.  Colony has added at least 1/2" of growth.
Jun '01 Moved to new tank
Lighting:  400W 10K MH  w/ actinics
Calcium:  450 - 500 
Alkalinity: 3.5 - 4.5meq/l 
Temp:  78 - 80 
pH:  8.0 - 8.25 
Strong water motion
Strong  lighting

Colony has change color under new conditions from purple to blue

Jul '01 The coral has grown at a moderate pace in the last 4 weeks.
Sep '01 Growth has exploded as can be seen in relation to the teal SPS on the left side and the live rock to the right.  This coral is now about 7" across.
May '02 Shows the coral in its position within the tank behind the rose BTA and the birdnest coral.  It is about 8" across at this point.
Mar '03 This head of coral continues to grow.  It is now about 10" across.  It has been fragged several times as it has filled all it's available space.

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