Red Branching Montipora Coral Frag

Red Branching Montipora, Montipora sp., is a colorful small-polyp stony coral known for its branching growth form, textured surface, and bright reef coloration. This WYSIWYG frag features vivid red to red-orange branches with fine polyp texture and a compact upright growth pattern that adds structure and color to established reef aquariums. Montipora corals are popular with reef hobbyists because they offer attractive growth forms, strong color, and rewarding growth when kept in stable reef conditions.

Care Guide: Montipora sp. generally does best in moderate to high lighting and moderate to strong indirect water flow. Provide enough flow to keep the surface clean and prevent detritus from settling between the branches, but avoid harsh direct blasting. Place this frag on stable rockwork where it has room to branch outward and upward. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and temperature, as Montipora corals are sensitive to major parameter swings. This coral is photosynthetic and does not require target feeding, though it may benefit from fine particulate coral foods and stable nutrient availability in a mature reef system.