{"product_id":"red-polyp-grinch-plating-montipora-under-25-pea-f-s1741","title":"Red Polyp Grinch Plating Montipora Coral Frag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRed Polyp Grinch Plating Montipora, \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp., is a plating and encrusting stony coral known for its thin, expanding growth form and fine surface texture. This WYSIWYG frag displays a vivid lime-green to yellow-green base with contrasting bright red polyps scattered across the surface, creating the strong color contrast reflected in the Grinch trade name. As the colony matures, \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e can spread outward and develop overlapping plates, folds, and ridges that add both color and structure to a reef aquarium. Coloration can vary with lighting intensity, spectrum, nutrients, water flow, and overall aquarium conditions. Because multiple plating \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e species can have very similar skeletal and tissue characteristics, \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp. is the most scientifically appropriate identification from the specimen and filename provided.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp. generally prefers moderate to high reef lighting with moderate to strong, turbulent water flow. Good circulation helps prevent detritus from settling on the plating surfaces and supports healthy tissue growth and calcification. Place on stable mid to upper rockwork with sufficient room for the coral to expand outward and form plates. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, nitrate, and phosphate. Montipora is primarily photosynthetic but may also capture fine suspended plankton and particulate foods. Supplemental feeding is optional in a mature reef aquarium. Consistent water chemistry is especially important, and sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, or lighting should be avoided. Gradual acclimation to stronger light is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51908158095593,"sku":"U25 S1741","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-polyp-grinch-plating-montipora-sps-under-25-pea-F-S1741.jpg?v=1789934764","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-polyp-grinch-plating-montipora-under-25-pea-f-s1741","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}