Montipora - Purple/Blue Polyps Size:1 Inch resembling a mass of amphibian

resembling a mass of amphibian eggs

finally becoming a deep navy with horizontal scribbled lines over its body

to which they are very prone

It is very similar to the Lobophyllia brain

and may be arranged as stripes or rings

Montipora - Purple/Blue Polyps Size:1 Inch resembling a mass of amphibianMontipora require stable water quality ideally provided in a well established aquarium over 6 months old. High levels of nitrate and phosphate are not tolerated and may cause browning; although low, stable levels are necessary for best growth and color. Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium and strontium are required for growth and should be checked regularly. They are prone to many pests, most notably nudibranch which are very difficult to eradicate.