JF Cold Fusion Montipora

About this coral

JF Cold Fusion Montipora is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral from the Montipora group, offered under the shop’s named “Cold Fusion” variety. In reef aquariums, Montipora are commonly used as a practical SPS option for growing stable, attractive encrusting or cap-style colonies as you build your SPS routine. Group care is based on Montipora husbandry guidance: consistent water chemistry, strong reef lighting, and high (but not blasting) water flow.

Features:

• SPS (Montipora) coral with a reputation as a beginner-friendly SPS option, but still requiring stability and attention to water chemistry.
• Thrives under strong lighting; ideal results are often reported with mid-to-upper tank placement and appropriate PAR.
• Prefers high, well-oxygenated water movement that keeps detritus off the tissue—avoid placing it directly in front of powerheads.
• Water chemistry stability matters as much as exact “numbers,” especially alkalinity.
• Supports balanced feeding approaches: regular photosynthesis is primary, and occasional supplemental feeding (small zooplankton such as rotifers, and amino acids) may help if coloration fades.
• Best kept in a mature, well-established reef system to reduce stress from swings.

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Beginner-friendly SPS, requires stability and strong husbandry
• Scientific name: UNVERIFIED
• Temperature: Target 77–79 °F (aim for stability) ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• Lighting: Strong lighting; success often reported at ~200–300 PAR (start lower, then acclimate upward) ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• Water flow: High flow preferred; avoid blasting tissue by not placing directly in front of powerheads ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• Alkalinity (dKH): ~7–8 dKH target (stability emphasized) ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• Calcium (ppm): ~400–450 ppm target ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• Magnesium (ppm): ~1300 ppm target (acceptable range ~1200–1400 ppm) ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))
• pH: 8.1–8.4 ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/rainbow-montipora-world-wide-corals.html?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity (specific gravity): 1.025–1.026 ([bulkreefsupply.com](https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/rainbow-montipora-world-wide-corals.html?utm_source=openai))
• Feeding (supplemental, group-level): Amino acids and small zooplankton such as rotifers/cyclops if needed for coloration ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/montipora-care-guide/))