Hairy Montipora
Montipora hirsuta
Familie : Acroporidae
A branching Montipora with elongated corallites giving a hairy appearance. Valued for its unique texture.
Beschreibung
Montipora hirsuta is distinguished by its thin branches and prominent tubular corallites that give it a hairy look. Its color is usually brown, green, or cream. The polyps are small and extend at night. It grows moderately fast and forms dense colonies. It prefers strong flow to prevent sediment accumulation. It is a hardy coral but requires clean, stable water.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, slopes, turbulent zones
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Stable parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025, calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Intense lighting. Strong flow recommended. Feeding: photosynthetic, but may accept zooplankton. Minimum tank volume: 100 liters. Compatible with peaceful reef fish. Avoid fish that nip at polyps. Propagation by branch fragmentation.