TSA Megachrome Montipora
$39.00
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TSA Megachrome Montipora
$39.00
Montipora is a great choice of stony coral for beginner reef tanks. Montipora is considered an easy coral to keep in a reef tank and we suggest introducing this coral to an established reef tank that has been running for at least six months.
Montipora are popular corals because they come in a huge range of color morphs. Montipora coral has vibrant fluorescent colors often with small polyps that are a contrasting color to the surrounding coral tissue.
Something quite unique about Montipora coral is it grows in different growth patterns from plating, branching, and encrusting species. Some Montipora are a mix of all three growth patterns in one! Montipora is influenced by where it is placed in the aquarium and can adapt differently depending on how close it is placed to flow and light. Branching Montipora should be placed midway in your reef with a medium amount of light. Plating or encrusting Montipora should be positioned near the bottom of your reef tank as they bleach if they get too much light. All species of Montipora coral love high flow so be sure to provide them with plenty of water circulation.
Care Requirements
Lighting and Water Flow
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Lighting High, 100-250 par
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Water Flow: Moderate to High
Water Conditions
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Temperature 75-80 degree farenheit
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Calcium 400-440 ppm
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Alkalinity 8-9.5 dKH
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Magnesium 1250-1350 ppm
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pH 8.1-8.4
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Salinity 1.024-1.026
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Nitrates <10 ppm
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Phosphates <0.10 ppm
Feeding
Montipora corals are photosynthetic but benefit from supplemental feedings. Recommended foods include:
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Amino Acids
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Powdered foods such as Benepets and Reef Roids
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Phytoplankton and Zooplankton
Regular target feeding a couple of times a week can enhance growth. It is recommended that you turn off water flow for 10-15 minutes during feeding for best results.
Growth and Placement
Montipora have a moderate to fast growth rate. Their growth and size should be monitored to ensure that they are not impacting light and flow for surrounding coral. Because of their light and flow preferences, mdntipora should be placed in the middle to upper sections of the tank.