What lighting does Montipora capricornis need?

Montipora capricornis (Plating Monti) requires Moderate-High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Montipora capricornis need?

Montipora capricornis (Plating Monti) thrives with Moderate-High water flow.

Where should I place Montipora capricornis in my reef tank?

Montipora capricornis (Plating Monti) does best in the mid-top of the aquarium.

Is Montipora capricornis aggressive?

Montipora capricornis (Plating Monti) has a peaceful temperament.

How hard is Montipora capricornis to keep?

Montipora capricornis (Plating Monti) is considered moderate difficulty.

What family does Montipora capricornis belong to?

Montipora capricornis belongs to the family Acroporidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 287698.

SPS

Montipora capricornis

Plating Monti

Swirling plating growth. Can shade corals below — plan placement carefully.

Genus Montipora

Family Acroporidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 287698

Feeding Photosynthetic

Fragging Snap

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Moderate-High

Flow

Moderate-High

Placement

mid-top

Temperament

peaceful

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: AllCorals Reference 1 observation across 1 source

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$4 — $299

Average

$42.89

Data Points

148

vs SPS Avg

-52%

frag

$14.99 — $129.99

avg $72.49 · 2 listings

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$4.00

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$5.00

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Gallery

Cards in Collection

24 cards for Montipora capricornis

Green Montipora capricornis WYSIWYG Frag 37

฿23.92

Available

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Green Montipora capricornis WYSIWYG Frag 36

฿24

Available

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Green Montipora capricornis WYSIWYG Frag 35MidLeft

฿26

Collected

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