{"product_id":"pink-polyp-scrolling-plate-cherry-montipora-pea-u25-oc2318","title":"Pink Polyp Scrolling Plate Cherry Montipora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription of Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink Polyp Scrolling Plate Cherry 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 a plating stony coral characterized by thin, expanding plates that can develop attractive folds, curls, and scrolling growth as the colony matures. This specimen displays a rich cherry-red to burgundy base with contrasting bright pink-orange polyps distributed across the surface. Pale lavender-pink growth margins add additional contrast around the developing plate edges. \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 numerous small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because growth form and coloration 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 prevent detritus from accumulating on or beneath the developing plates while supporting gas exchange and nutrient delivery. Place the coral securely on rockwork with sufficient open space for outward and upward scrolling growth. 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. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into substantially stronger lighting or water flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757291667689,"sku":"U25 OC2318","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/pink-polyp-scrolling-plate-cherry-montipora-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2318.jpg?v=1792804282","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/pink-polyp-scrolling-plate-cherry-montipora-pea-u25-oc2318","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}