{"product_id":"jedi-mind-trick-plating-montipora-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0711","title":"Jedi Mind Trick Plating Montipora Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJedi Mind Trick Plating Montipora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., is an encrusting to plating stony coral prized for its contrasting fluorescent coloration and dense field of small polyps. This WYSIWYG specimen displays a bright yellow-green to fluorescent green base covered with numerous contrasting red to reddish-orange polyps. Subtle darker areas across the tissue add depth to the colony, while the evenly distributed polyps create the characteristic spotted appearance associated with the Jedi Mind Trick color morph. Montipora corals contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that provide much of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis and can also capture very fine suspended foods. As the colony grows, it may encrust surrounding substrate and develop outward-plating margins. Although the Jedi Mind Trick trade name is sometimes associated with specific Montipora species, species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from coloration and external appearance alone, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the scientifically appropriate designation for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under moderate to high reef lighting with moderate to strong, turbulent water movement. Provide sufficient circulation to keep detritus from accumulating on the colony while avoiding a constant concentrated jet directly against the tissue. Place on stable middle to upper rockwork with room for future encrusting and plating growth. Maintain very stable salinity, temperature, alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium, since Montipora relies on these minerals for skeletal growth. Consistent, detectable nitrate and phosphate levels are preferable to severely nutrient-depleted conditions. Montipora obtains most of its energy through photosynthesis but may also benefit from fine planktonic coral foods. Acclimate gradually to stronger lighting and monitor for common Montipora pests such as nudibranchs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630099366121,"sku":"U25 OC0729","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/jedi-mind-trick-plating-montipora-lps-under-25-pea-F-OC0711.jpg?v=1791403285","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/jedi-mind-trick-plating-montipora-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0711","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}