{"product_id":"ecc-sunburst-montipora","title":"ECC Sunburst Montipora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECC Sunburst Montipora\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPS Coral \/ Encrusting Montipora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eECC Sunburst Montipora is a colorful SPS coral that brings vibrant coloration and intricate surface texture to a reef aquarium. Its encrusting growth form allows it to gradually cover suitable rockwork, creating a natural, colorful reefscape as the colony matures. Under strong blue and actinic lighting, its coloration can become especially pronounced. Like other Montipora, it benefits from stable water chemistry, consistent nutrients, and good water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPS Coral \/ Encrusting Montipora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High – approximately 150–300 PAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High – varied, turbulent flow that keeps the colony clean and provides consistent water movement across its surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic through its symbiotic zooxanthellae. Stable nutrient levels are important, and occasional fine particulate foods may be offered as supplemental nutrition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive – generally not highly aggressive, but allow adequate room as the colony expands across surrounding surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best positioned on stable mid to upper-level rockwork where it can receive consistent lighting and turbulent flow. Leave room around the colony for continued encrusting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantine \u0026amp; Biosecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program designed to protect the health of our coral collection and help reduce the introduction of unwanted pests and pathogens. Each coral is carefully inspected and monitored before being made available, providing an added layer of confidence when introducing new specimens to your reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eye Catching Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43934224973911,"sku":"7608518","price":49.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4742\/3319\/files\/ECCSunburstMontiporaColony.jpg?v=1788317618","url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/ecc-sunburst-montipora","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}