Description
Sunset Montipora – Montipora sp.
Montipora sp., commonly known as Sunset Montipora, is a captivating encrusting SPS coral celebrated for its vibrant orange base and striking green polyps. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this coral adds a burst of color and texture to reef aquariums and is favored by enthusiasts for its resilience and rapid growth.
- Lighting: Moderate to high (100–300 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate to strong
- Placement: Middle to top of the tank
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional feedings of planktonic foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Care Level: Easy
- Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal for community reef tanks
