{"product_id":"lime-green-montipora","title":"Lime Green Montipora","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontipora corals are a favorite among reef hobbyists, offering a wide array of colors and growth forms. This Lime Green Montipora is an excellent example of the genus, known for being one of the more accessible small polyp stony (SPS) corals. It provides a rewarding experience for aquarists looking to venture into keeping more demanding species, without the unforgiving nature of some other SPS types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species typically displays a vibrant lime green to chartreuse coloration across its entire surface. It has an encrusting growth habit that will cover rockwork, eventually developing into thin, overlapping plates or whorls as the colony matures. The polyps are very small and may be the same green as the coral's body or a slightly contrasting color, giving the surface a finely textured appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful husbandry of this Montipora requires attention to stable water parameters. It thrives under moderate to high lighting conditions, ideally in a PAR range of 200-350, which helps maintain its bright green coloration. Water flow should be moderate to strong and preferably indirect or chaotic to keep detritus from settling on its surface and to ensure nutrients are delivered across the colony. Ideal placement is on the rockwork in the middle to upper third of the aquarium, with ample space to grow and plate out. While largely photosynthetic, it benefits from broadcast feeding with fine particulate foods like phytoplankton or specialized SPS coral diets. Maintain calcium between 400-450 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium between 1250-1350 ppm. This coral is not aggressive, but you should leave several inches between it and other corals to prevent it from encrusting over or shading them. Proper drip acclimation is highly recommended to prevent shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the reefer looking to add a splash of intense color and an interesting growth structure to their tank, the Lime Green Montipora is a superb choice. It's a classic SPS coral that grows relatively quickly under good conditions, offering a visible sign of a healthy and maturing reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) item. The coral you will receive is the exact specimen shown in the product photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248901984311,"sku":"EMA-SPS-20260528-85RQ","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/a1f96192-fea5-409b-8808-d60488bb5067-_MG_3969.png?v=1779992765","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/lime-green-montipora","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}