Spongy Montipora
Montipora spongodes
CoralMarine
This encrusting coral has a spongy texture, often brown, green or purple. Polyps are tiny and scattered. It colonizes shaded reef areas. Growth is slow but steady. It can cover large rock surfaces. It is very tolerant of fluctuating parameters. Ideal for beginner reef tanks.
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 | ≤ 30 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.2 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan12 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. Low to moderate lighting. Low to moderate flow. Feed with phytoplankton. Minimum tank volume 50 L. Nitrates <30 ppm, phosphates <0.2 ppm. Compatible with all corals. Fragmentation by cutting.