{"product_id":"yellow-polyp-plating-montipora-pea-u25-oc2314","title":"Yellow Polyp Plating Montipora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Polyp Plating Montipora, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a plating stony coral known for forming broad, thin plates with a finely textured surface and numerous small polyps. This specimen displays a vivid red-orange base covered with bright yellow polyps, creating a strong high-contrast appearance across the colony. The outer growth margin is paler, highlighting active plating growth along the edge. \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 species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be confirmed reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontipora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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 plating surface free of settled debris and supports gas exchange across the colony. Place the coral on stable rockwork with enough open space for outward plate formation and upward layering as it grows. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support skeletal growth. 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":67756979683561,"sku":"U25 OC2314","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-polyp-plating-montipora-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2314.jpg?v=1792793295","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-polyp-plating-montipora-pea-u25-oc2314","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}