Montipora spongodes is a unique SPS coral that combines the best of both worlds: branching growth and plating spread. Its fuzzy green polyps contrast beautifully against a tan to olive base, making it a favorite for aquascapes that need vertical and horizontal structure.
Coral Highlights:
🌿 Hybrid Growth – Forms thick branches and plating edges as it matures
💚 Fuzzy Green Polyps – Dense polyp coverage gives it a soft, velvety look
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (200–350) enhances color and polyp extension
🌊 Flow: Moderate to strong – helps maintain clean surface and healthy tissue
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–9
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement: Mid to upper rockwork; allow room for both outward and upward growth
Feeding: Photosynthetic, but can benefit from amino acids or occasional SPS-targeted feeding
Care Level: Moderate – More forgiving than Acropora, great for SPS learners
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each will show the same fuzzy green polyp coverage and versatile growth pattern under proper reef conditions.
