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Montipora

Montipora

Montipora capricornis

Montipora capricornis grows in broad, overlapping plating or vase-like whorls in shades of red, purple, orange, and green, providing texture and color contrast to reef aquascapes. It requires moderate to high lighting and medium to high flow, but is generally more tolerant of parameter swings than Acropora, making it a popular 'gateway' SPS coral. A great stepping stone for hobbyists moving into SPS keeping.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max SizeColony
Care LevelModerate
CategoryCoral

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Compatibility Chart for Montipora

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Great Match (2)

Yellow Tang Great Reef safe herbivore Acropora Great Both SPS; great together with flow and light

Compatible (68)

Blue Hippo Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Powder Blue Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Kole Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Naso Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Ocellaris Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Firefish Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Devil Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Green Chromis Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Midas Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Tailspot Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Lawnmower Blenny Compatible Occasional reports of nipping Bicolor Blenny Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Purple Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Scopas Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Achilles Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Sohal Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Tomini Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Picasso Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Undulate Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Zoanthids Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (5)

Foxface Rabbitfish Somewhat Compatible Some individuals nip montipora Mushroom Coral Somewhat Compatible Chemical competition possible Ricordea Florida Somewhat Compatible Some chemical stress possible Ricordea Yuma Somewhat Compatible Some chemical competition Green Star Polyps Somewhat Compatible GSP spreads aggressively; may overgrow

Risky (13)

Flame Angelfish Risky Angels love to pick at montipora Coral Beauty Angelfish Risky Known montipora nipper Bubble Tip Anemone Risky BTA movement kills nearby corals Chicago Sunburst BTA Risky BTA movement kills nearby corals Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Risky BTA kills nearby SPS Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Risky BTA kills nearby SPS Colorado Sunburst BTA Risky BTA kills nearby SPS Hammer Coral Risky Sweeper tentacles will damage montipora Torch Coral Risky Keep well separated Frogspawn Coral Risky Keep far apart Rhodactis Mushroom Risky Chemical warfare; rhodactis will win Bounce Mushroom Risky Chemical warfare Leather Coral Risky Chemical warfare - leathers toxic to SPS

Not Compatible (4)

Emperor Angelfish Not Compatible Will eat montipora completely French Angelfish Not Compatible Will destroy montipora Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Will destroy corals thrashing around Carpet Anemone Not Compatible Total destruction

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