Grafted Monti Cap

About this coral

Grafted Monti Cap is an SPS Montipora coral sold under the shop name “Grafted Monti Cap,” commonly used to add hardy, cap-forming reef structure while staying beginner-friendly for progression into SPS. Because this is a grafted coral, it’s typically mounted onto a base for easier handling and more secure placement on your rockwork. As with other Montipora SPS, it relies largely on strong reef lighting and consistent water quality to maintain growth and color.

Features:

• Grafted mounting makes it easier to place and stabilize on rock or the substrate
• Montipora are generally considered hardy SPS corals ideal for progression
• Cap-like Montipora forms can fill out surfaces and add texture to the aquarium
• Good, turbulent water flow helps SPS tissues exchange gases and shed buildup
• SPS-style lighting is important for photosynthesis and healthy tissue
• Benefits most from stable, reef-quality parameters rather than frequent swings
• Best kept in a mature reef setup where alkalinity and calcium are maintained consistently

Specifications:

• Category: SPS coral (Montipora type)
• Care level (general): Moderate to easy for SPS when water quality is stable
• Tank requirement: Reef-style aquarium with stable salinity, alkalinity and calcium
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high intensity reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate to strong, with gentle turbulence
• Placement (general guidance): Secure on live rock in the main scape; avoid burying the graft/base
• Temperature (general guidance): About 24–27°C (75–81°F)
• Salinity (general guidance): About 1.023–1.026 SG
• pH (general guidance): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): About 7–9 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): About 400–450 mg/L
• Magnesium (general guidance): About 1250–1350 mg/L