Foliose Montipora
Montipora foliosa
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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.