Yellow Eye Plating Hirsuta
Montipora Spp.
Neon teal green base with fluro yellow polyps and green corallites - bright and eye-catching.
You will receive a small frag alike to the coral shown in the image.
Care Requirements
Difficulty
Moderate
PAR
200-350
Light
Med-High
Flow
Med-High
Feeding
Not Required
Temperament
Peaceful
Also Known As
Monti
Live Arrival
Guaranteed
Fast Dispatch
Mon - Fri
Frequently Asked Questions
Montipora (Also known as monti coral)
How do I care for Montipora?
Upper tank where light is strong. Montis love light and will colour up best when they're getting plenty of it. Encrusting varieties are more forgiving on placement.
If you want to try SPS, montis are the gateway drug. Start with encrusting varieties like Forest Fire or Sunset - they're way more forgiving than plating or branching types.
Unstable alkalinity. Montis will show it immediately with STN (slow tissue necrosis). Keep your alk rock solid and consistent - swings are the enemy.
Vibrant colour, active polyp extension (those tiny fuzzy polyps), and visible growth at the edges. New growth often shows as lighter-coloured tips.
Are Montipora suitable for beginners?
With some experience, yes. They're not the hardest coral to keep, but you'll want stable parameters and a bit of research under your belt first.
Plenty of newer hobbyists keep Montipora successfully - just make sure your tank is cycled properly and you're testing your water regularly. We'd suggest having at least a few months of reef keeping experience before trying these.
Our montipora are quarantined and settled before sale, which gives you a head start compared to stressed imports.
What tank parameters do you keep your coral in?
We keep all our coral in stable, proven parameters. These are tried and tested - our coral thrives in these conditions and will transition smoothly to similar setups.
Magnesium
1400
Alkalinity
8.4 dKH
Calcium
430-440
Phosphate
0.05-0.1
Nitrate
10-20
Do you ship Montipora to my area?
Yes, we deliver UK-wide - from Cornwall to Scotland and everywhere in between.
All orders are packed in insulated boxes with heat packs during colder months to maintain stable temperatures during transit.
We ship throughout the week via Royal Mail Guaranteed or DX Live Stock services to ensure your coral arrives as healthy as possible.
What's your live arrival guarantee?
Every order comes with our live arrival guarantee.
If anything arrives dead or dying, send us a photo within 2 hours of delivery and we'll sort a replacement or refund - no arguing, no hassle.
We're confident in this because we settle and aquaculture all our coral in-house before it's ever listed. You're not getting stressed imports that might not make it through the first week.
Our coral has already proven it thrives in captivity before it reaches you.
How should I acclimate Montipora when they arrive?
Important: DO NOT drip acclimate coral!
Float the sealed bag in your tank for 20-30 minutes to match the temperature. Then open the bag and place the coral straight into your tank (or dip first if you prefer).
Place low on the sandbed for the first few days so the piece can get used to your tank conditions and lighting.
Why no drip acclimation? Some ammonia buildup can occur during shipping, but due to the pH drop in the bag, it becomes non-toxic. If you slowly add tank water with higher pH, that ammonia becomes toxic again and can harm or kill the coral. Temperature matching is all you need.
Don't panic if polyps are retracted at first - they often take a day or two to fully open up after shipping.