Spongy Montipora
Montipora spongodes
Familie : Acroporidae
Spongy Montipora forms thick, porous encrustations resembling a sponge. It is very hardy and suitable for beginners.
Beschreibung
This encrusting coral has a spongy texture, often brown, green or purple. Polyps are tiny and scattered. It colonizes shaded reef areas. Growth is slow but steady. It can cover large rock surfaces. It is very tolerant of fluctuating parameters. Ideal for beginner reef tanks.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, shaded areas with low flow
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Low to moderate lighting. Low to moderate flow. Feed with phytoplankton. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Nitrates <30 ppm, phosphates <0.2 ppm. Compatible with all corals. Fragmentation by cutting.