Montipora capricornus sp. Unique Corals Red "Monti Cap- 1" Stock Frag

Unique Corals Aquacultured, healthy and colorful! Tank hardened.

Montipora capricornus - UC Red "Monti Cap" -Stock Frag-  If you had to pick a “Most Popular” award for a coral, the “Monti Cap” would likely win! Arguably the easiest to care for and most iconic of its genus, this species is a “standard” in the hobby. The “Cap” has a characteristic swirling, plating morphology with beautiful tiered structure. the leading edges are often sharply contrasting in color to the rest of the colony. A common coral in nature, found mainly in lagoons. A very peaceful coral that can be easily damaged by more aggressive neighbors, so keep this in mind when placing the coral. These corals seem sensitive to low magnesium so be sure to check that parameter if you ever see them going south!

CARE LEVEL:  Intermediate

TEMPERAMENT: Semi-Aggressive

PLACEMENT: On Rockwork or Rubble

WATER MOVEMENT: Strong

LIGHTING:  Moderate- Strong

HUSBANDRY NOTES: SPS- We keep this coral under Dalua X4 Leds s with an intensity of approximately 200-250 PAR and feed regularly with Polyp Lab Reef Roids.

*Mother Colony shown in picture

*Frags have a 1-2 week heal time max.