Golden Blush Montipora (Montipora spp.)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Brilliant Gold with Delicate Pink Lash Accents
Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Acroporidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Mid to High
Overview
The Golden Blush Montipora is a stunning coral that combines brilliant gold hues with delicate pink lash-like accents along its edges. Its vibrant, warm gold coloration paired with the soft pink highlights offers an eye-catching contrast that will elevate any reef aquarium. Known for its relatively peaceful temperament, this coral is ideal for aquarists looking to add a touch of elegance and vibrant color to their tanks without the aggressive nature of some other corals.
Care & Feeding
The Golden Blush Montipora thrives in moderate to high lighting and benefits from steady water flow. This coral is primarily photosynthetic, but occasional feedings of planktonic foods, such as phyto- and zooplankton, can further encourage growth and color development. Regular supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements is essential to maintain its health and promote robust growth.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Golden Blush Montipora in the mid to high regions of your tank, where it will receive adequate lighting and water flow. Due to its peaceful temperament, it can be placed alongside other corals, but it still benefits from some space to allow for its natural growth and expansion.
With its brilliant gold base and soft pink lash-like accents, the Golden Blush Montipora is an elegant addition to any reef aquarium, bringing a refined and colorful touch to your underwater landscape.