Images are for illustration purposes only and please note that Coral species vary significantly from one to the next as far as colour, size and temperament.
Montipora sp
Common Name: Encrusting Coral
Montipora are a small polyp stony (SPS) corals and are a genus of Scleractinian corals. Montipora have the smallest corallites of any coral family.
Montipora
Basic Water Parameters
pH
8.0 to 8.3
Salinity
34 - 36 ppm
Temperature
24.0 - 26.0 Celsius
Husbandry Requirements
Lighiting
180+
Flow
High turbulence
Aggressiveness
Limited ability to damage other corals
Acclimation Guide
We recommend acclimating all corals and invertebrates. It is important that you allow the animals time to adjust to their new tank environment. Acclimation will reduce further stress on the corals and help to keep them healthy. The animals need time to adjust to your tanks water parameters.
- Unpack the shipment away from direct light
- Place the animals and the water they came in into a large container
- Add 1/2 a cup of your aquarium water slowly to the container every few minutes
- Pest control dip (optional) following the manufacturer's instructions
- Place the animals in your tank while your tank lights are turned off
- Turn down your tank lights (if possible) or place the coral in a low light area of the tank for a day or two. This allows them time to slowly get use to your lighting