Montipora Capricornis
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Montipora Capricornis
| Coral Family: | Acroporidae |
| Coral Genus: | Montipora |
| Coral Species: | Capricornis |
| Common Name: | Monti Cap |
| Common Morphologies: | Plating |
| Origin: | Pacific Ocean |
| Colors: | Found in tan, tan with purple rim, purple, orange and green color varieties. |
| Lighting Requirements: | Moderate to high. Metal halide is suggested, but these corals are tolerant of a wide range of lighting conditions and have been known to grow successfully under VHO lighting or on occassion PC flourescent. |
| Flow Requirements: | Moderate to high flow. |
| Availability: | Highly available |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
The Monti Cap (montipora capricornis) is one of the mainstays of SPS coral found in reef aquariums. The swirling plates of the coral are unmistakeable, a familiar and appealing growth pattern. Monti Caps are easily fragged for propagation, with broken pieces readily encrusting and starting new growth. Proper flow is necessary for coral to achieve multiple layers characteristic of this morphology. Fast growers, these corals are highly recommended as first corals for new SPS reef tank hobbyists.
