Foliose Montipora

Montipora foliosa

Family : Acroporidae

CoralMarineMontipora

Foliose Montipora forms wavy, overlapping plates resembling leaves. It is a hardy coral easy to maintain.

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Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

This coral develops foliaceous structures, often brown, green or pink. Polyps are very small, giving a velvety appearance. It grows on hard substrates on reefs. Growth is moderate to fast. It can cover large areas. It is tolerant of variable conditions. Often used as a starter coral in the hobby.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, moderate flow areas

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

Medium

Flow

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

50 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Moderate to intense lighting. Moderate flow. Feed with phytoplankton. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Nitrates <20 ppm, phosphates <0.1 ppm. Compatible with most corals. Easy to frag.

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