Description
Montipora Digitata – Montipora digitata
Montipora digitata is a fast-growing SPS coral that is well-known for its branching form and vibrant colors, ranging from green and orange to purple and blue. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it’s a highly popular coral among reef keepers due to its resilience and rapid growth under proper conditions.
- Lighting: High (250–400 PAR)
- Flow: Moderate to high
- Placement: Top to middle of the tank for optimal lighting and flow
- 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; can benefit from occasional feedings of zooplankton or coral-specific foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Care Level: Moderate
- Compatibility: Peaceful, best placed with other non-aggressive corals
