Red Monti Cap Coral Care

It was just a few short months ago ok maybe six.

Red monti cap coral care.

Montipora relies heavily on the products of their zooxanthellae but to a lesser degree may feed on phytoplankton and similarly sized microfauna in the water column. Like most all sps corals this montipora capricornis coral needs excellent water conditions as well. Montipora also tends to be easier to care for then acropora making them appealing to beginner hobbyist looking to try sps corals for the first time. This is for good reason.

Montipora is a genus of small polyp stony corals found in reefs throughout the world. Like zebra plecos and peppermint angelfish images of the purple rim cap have been plastered on the labels of reef aquarium products for years only fueling the hype and demand for this iconic montipora capricornis strain. The purple rim leng sy cap is one of the most desirable and recognizable coral strains in the hobby of sps reef keeping. Montipora caps generally need t5 or metal halide lighting preferably in the bluer spectrum and moderate flow.

Montipora can take on various forms depending on water flow and the conditions in the tank but generally the monti cap will eventually grow into a whirling vase like appearance. Montipora possess both diverse color variati. High water flow helps sweep away detritus from the coral as well as bring vital nutrients to their polyps.