WWC Jaw Breaker Grafted Montipora

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony)
• Lighting Requirement: Medium (150-250 PAR)
• Flow: Moderate/High
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Placement: Rockwork
• Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4-1"

Overview

The WWC Jaw Breaker Grafted Montipora is a stunning, two-tone masterpiece. This unique Montipora boasts fiery red and neon green hues that blend seamlessly across its surface, creating a jaw-dropping contrast under reef lighting. The grafting effect makes it a showpiece in any aquarium. This coral is ideal for those looking to elevate their SPS collection with a truly artistic addition.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

Water Parameters

This coral thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Corals with a hard skeleton, like this one, will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

• Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.024-1.026
• Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Alkalinity: 8-9dKH
• Calcium: 380-450ppm
• Magnesium: 1300-1450ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 10-30ppm
• Phosphate: 0.01-0.1ppm
• Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
• Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

This Montipora does best in medium light, around 150-250 PAR. Although adaptable to other light conditions, gradual acclimation to these light levels is recommended to avoid stress. For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports the coral’s vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

Place Montipora on rockwork, where it can encrust and plate out. In most cases, placing it in the bottom half of your rock work is best so that it doesn't shadow corals below as it gets larger.

Water Flow Requirements

Moderate to strong water flow is ideal. The short polyps can withstand high flow that is typical of SPS reef tanks. This helps with nutrient flow and keeps debris from collecting on the surface.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

This Montipora is considered peaceful and will coexist with just about any other coral type out there. It competes for space by shading corals below, so careful placement is crucial in ensuring it plays nice with the corals around it.

Feeding and Nutrition

Primarily photosynthetic, this Montipora can thrive on light alone, though occasional use of Amino Acids like CoralAmino can enhance its growth and coloration.

Growth Rate and Pattern

This Montipora has a moderate growth rate, creating plate-like structures. Its growth pattern makes it a good candidate for fragging, allowing you to easily share its beauty with others.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.