{"product_id":"gold-rush-montipora-1","title":"Gold Rush Montipora","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Rush Montipora is a small-polyp stony coral that brings a unique combination of colour and texture to a reef aquarium. As a member of the diverse Montipora genus, it shares the same general care requirements as other common species like the anacropora or digitata, but with its own distinct appearance. This particular morph is known for its deep golden base colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eencrusting coral, meaning it will grow outwards from its base, covering the rockwork. Its surface has a characteristically bumpy texture, with a rich gold-to-yellow tissue that is accented by small, contrasting polyps. With the right flow and lighting, the colony will develop into a thick plate that follows the contours of the underlying rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccess with this Montipora requires the stable water chemistry typical for SPS corals. We recommend high lighting, in the 250-450 PAR range, along with strong, indirect water flow. Place it on rockwork in the middle to upper third of the tank. While it gets most of its energy from photosynthesis, it may benefit from occasional broadcast feeding of SPS coral food. Keep calcium between 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm.  not an aggressive coral, but it will be damaged by more powerful neighbours, so give it space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts encrusting growth habit is useful for adding a splash of solid colour to your aquascape, creating a living skin over the rock. It serves as a great foundation for building up an SPS-dominant reef, contrasting nicely with branching or plating coral forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285643333687,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260626-AEQ6","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/67e1f66e-088c-4da3-88f8-37063d35f3b0-_MG_4184.png?v=1782497359","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/gold-rush-montipora-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}