{"product_id":"orange-sherbet-encrusting-montipora-pea-u25-oc2324","title":"Orange Sherbet Encrusting Montipora","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Sherbet Encrusting Montipora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an encrusting stony coral known for spreading across rockwork in a low, compact growth form while developing numerous small polyps across its surface. This specimen displays a vivid orange to coral-red base with dense, brighter orange-red polyps and subtle lighter pinkish areas across the colony, creating the warm sherbet-like coloration reflected in its name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because coloration and colony form alone are not sufficient for dependable species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps keep the encrusting surface free of settled debris while supporting gas exchange and nutrient delivery. Place the coral securely on rockwork where it has room to spread outward as it grows. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal development. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and reasonably stable rather than being driven to zero. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradual acclimation is recommended when moving the coral into substantially stronger lighting or flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757313130729,"sku":"U25 OC2324","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-sherbet-encrusting-montipora-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2324.jpg?v=1792804288","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-sherbet-encrusting-montipora-pea-u25-oc2324","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}