Wart-like montipora
Montipora verrucosa
Family : Acroporidae
CoralMarineSPS
Wart-like montipora is an encrusting SPS coral with warts or nodules.
Popularity
SPS coral
small polyps, intense light
Availability
Order onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Montipora verrucosa forms encrusting colonies with warty protrusions. Various colors: brown, green, purple. It is a robust coral for SPS beginners.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Suspension feeder
Min. tank
50 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
15 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
fragmentation
Care notes
Moderate lighting, moderate flow. Tolerant to slight variations.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
