Hairy Montipora

Montipora hirsuta

Family : Acroporidae

CoralMarineMontipora

A branching Montipora with elongated corallites giving a hairy appearance. Valued for its unique texture.

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

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.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, slopes, turbulent zones

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 10 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

25 cm

Lifespan

10 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

fragmentation

Care notes

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.

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