Irregular Montipora

Montipora informis

Family : Acroporidae

CoralMarineMontipora

An encrusting Montipora with irregular shapes, often brown or green. Easy to maintain and ideal for SPS beginners.

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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

Montipora informis forms encrusting colonies with irregular outlines, sometimes with small protrusions. Its color is usually brown, beige, or dull green. The corallites are small and not very prominent. It grows slowly to moderately. It tolerates moderate light and low to moderate flow. It is a very hardy coral, suitable for less stable aquariums. It can cover rocks and walls.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, calm areas, lagoons

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 15 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.15 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

High

Flow

Low

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

40 L

Min. group

Adult size

10 cm

Lifespan

8 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. Moderate to intense lighting. Low to moderate flow. Feeding: photosynthetic, no supplemental feeding required. Minimum tank volume: 40 liters for a frag. Compatible with most fish and invertebrates. Easy propagation by base fragmentation.

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