Description

ORA SETOSA SPS (MONTIPORA SETOSA)

The ORA Setosa is an awesome Montipora species with a rather unique growth form among SPS corals. This coral is famous for its intense Red/orange coloration (Under different color condition) but it can appear pink when placed under very intense lighting. As the ORAnge Setosa colony grows, it forms an undulating encrusted base and branches that eventually fuse together before branching again. Mature colonies often have extremely unusual shapes and it seems that no two colonies are ever the same. Compared to other Montipora species, the ORAnge Setosa has very few polyps however they give the otherwise smooth surface a delicate texture. The ORA Setosa is a relatively slow grower, but we have found it to be hardy and tolerant of a wide range of lighting and flow conditions.

Care level

• temperature: 25-27 °C
• food: zooplankton, light (Zooxanthellae)
• flow:  Medium – Strong
• light: Medium – Strong
• Level;  Expert

Expert 1 ~ 2 cm per frag size.

This fast growing and easy to keep beginner SPS is a must have for hobbyist to start out SPS in their reef tank.

** Photos is for reference of the species only, actual pcs will vary during shipment .

Water Chemistry: It is important that proper calcium (420-440 ppm), alkalinity (8-9.5 dkh – run it 7-8 if you are carbon dosing) , and magnesium levels (1260-1350 ppm) are maintained. Raising magnesium levels gradually up to 1400-1600 ppm can help to combat algae outbreaks, just keep CA and Alk in line as you raise the Mg.

Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates should be below .10 ppm. We recommend doing a water change when Nitrate levels rise to 10 ppm. It is important to replace your phosphate media when phosphates rise to .10 ppm. Media Reactors make the most efficient use of your phosphate media by fluidizing it.