{"product_id":"montipora-red-polyp-frag-photo-reference","title":"Montipora Red Polyp – Frag (Photo Reference)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e🔴🪸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eMontipora Red Polyp – Frag (Photo Reference)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eMontipora sp. – Contrasting SPS With Red Polyps Over Coloured Base \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e(Representative Photo)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eMontipora Red Polyp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic and highly attractive SPS coral valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"329\"\u003estriking red polyp extension\u003c\/strong\u003e contrasted against a lighter base colour (typically green, tan, or pastel tones).\u003cbr data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThe movement of the red polyps adds life and texture, making this coral visually engaging even at a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThis is NOT WYSIWYG\u003c\/strong\u003e — the photo shown is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"601\"\u003erepresentative example\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eYou will receive a healthy, tank-grown frag of the same morph. Natural variation in base colour tone, polyp density, and growth pattern is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eColour Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red polyps contrasting with a lighter base colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to High (PAR 180–350)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, broad\/random\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper rockwork depending on growth form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eThis Montipora typically encrusts quickly and may develop plating or layered growth depending on conditions. Under stable reef parameters, expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003efast base encrustation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003estrong, visible red polyp extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eimproved colour contrast under blue\/actinic lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eBalanced nutrients are important — ultra-low systems may reduce polyp colour and extension. Stable alkalinity supports clean growth and consistent spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic, but benefits from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003efine powdered coral foods or micro-plankton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eamino acids 1–2× weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eSupplemental feeding helps maintain vivid red polyp colour and encourages faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eOptimal Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420–450 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.02–0.08 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003ePlace where light is even and flow is broad to encourage consistent polyp extension and highlight the red-on-base contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e🔴🪸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eMontipora Red Polyp – Frag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eA reliable, fast-growing SPS coral delivering \u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eeye-catching red polyp contrast and classic Montipora structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eTank-grown and carefully selected — \u003cstrong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003esupplied as a healthy frag similar to the photo shown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"freakincorals.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52684550242647,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1550\/8312\/files\/P1200288.jpg?v=1769871187","url":"https:\/\/freakincorals.com\/pt-hr\/products\/montipora-red-polyp-frag-photo-reference","provider":"freakincorals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}