Green Monti Cap

About this coral

Green Monti Cap is a Montipora SPS coral (often sold under common names like “monti cap”) that forms cap-like and plate/laminating growth over time. In an aquarium, it’s a practical choice for reef keepers who want a relatively hardy small-polyp stony coral and a good entry point into SPS husbandry—ideal for progressing from soft corals to stonies. Group-level Montipora guidance applies, since commercial “named” variants may reflect coloration rather than a separately documented species.

Features:

• SPS coral from the Montipora group, typically appreciated for robust, reef-friendly performance
• Cap/plate growth habit that can gradually expand across the provided surface area
• Helps add structure and stable, light-catching texture to mixed reef aquascapes
• Often used as a stepping stone coral for customers building consistent SPS reef routines

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate (typical for Montipora SPS)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to strong reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, enough to keep the surface clean without blasting
• Temperature (general reef range): About 24–26°C (75–79°F)
• Salinity (general reef range): About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): About 7–10 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): About 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): About 1250–1350 ppm