Montipora are one of the most diverse SPS corals. They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors and have been a staple in SPS dominated aquariums as well as mixed reef tanks. As for care, they can be sensitive to changes in tank parameters as well as demanding of both high flow and high light for peak health and coloration.
Montipora are rather flexible with lighting, however we always recommend starting them in a low light area (30 - 50 par) in the beginning, before slowly transitioning them to a higher light area should you wish to.
Moderate to high water movement is recommended, just be sure to not have them blasted with flow from the same direction constantly.
Montipora derive most of their energy from their zooxanthellae. Montipora often do better when fed, they can take small foods such as phytoplankton or specialised foods such as goniopower.
This is a general guideline,
Montipora are rather sensitive to these parameters, especially to sudden changes or swings. It is ideal to keep all these parameters within range as they will change with time, due to
Montipora being an LPS. A good guideline will be to target stable parameters as long as they are within a reasonable range.
- Salinity 1.024-1.026
- Temperature 25°C to 26.5°C
- Alkalinity 8dkh - 11dkh
- Calcium 400ppm - 500ppm
- Magnesium 1300ppm-1400ppm
- Nitrates <10ppm
- Phosphates <0.03ppm
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