Coral Profile

Montipora Capricornis

Montipora capricornis

Also known as: Monti Cap, Plating Montipora

SPSintermediate

Type

SPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

high

Flow

high

Notes

Plating SPS that forms layered horizontal disks like coral fans. Easier than Acropora but needs serious light. Green, orange, and rainbow color morphs trade at high prices.

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