Purple Haze Monti

About this coral

Purple Haze Monti is a Purple Haze Montipora SPS coral from our SPS Corals section. “Monti” refers to the Montipora genus, which is commonly kept in reef aquariums for its encrusting or plating growth forms and its ability to thrive when water conditions are stable. In practice, it’s a great choice for aquarists building an SPS display who want a hardy montipora-style coral and a straightforward progression from general reef keeping to stable-parameter SPS care.

Features:

• Montipora (SPS) is widely regarded as a reliable, hardy option within reef SPS corals for progression tanks
• Uses photosynthesis as its primary energy source, so good aquarium lighting is an important part of keeping it thriving
• Benefits from stable, well-oxygenated water and consistent nutrient export to reduce stress on SPS tissue
• Typically responds well to moderate-to-strong, random water movement that helps keep the surfaces clear
• Often grows in an encrusting or plating fashion, helping you create layered structure over time
• A good candidate for reef aquariums that maintain core ionic parameters (calcium, alkalinity, magnesium)
• Can appreciate occasional particulate foods in reef-style feeding, but is not dependent on heavy feeding like many non-photosynthetic corals

Specifications:

• Type: SPS coral (Montipora genus)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; stability-focused
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate to strong, for surface clearing
• Temperature (general guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Core chemistry (general guidance): Calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium should be maintained for SPS stability
• Diet (general guidance): Mainly light-driven; may benefit from small particulate foods in reef feeding