Coral Profile

Setosa Montipora

Montipora setosa

Also known as: Encrusting Monti, Purple Monti Setosa

SPSintermediate

Type

SPS

Difficulty

intermediate

Light

medium

Flow

medium

Notes

Encrusting Montipora that forms a flat purple-pink crust over rockwork. Easier than plating Monti Cap and the gateway SPS for many keepers — tolerates medium light and modest flow. Wants stable alkalinity even at beginner levels.

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