Hairy Montipora
Montipora hirsuta
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.1 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan10 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
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.