Sunburst Montipora Frag

$60.00

Add radiant energy to your reef with the Sunburst Montipora Frag, a vibrant twist on the classic red Monti that shines with dynamic contrast and color. This encrusting SPS coral features a glowing red-orange base with luminous yellow to golden polyps that shimmer under actinic lighting—creating a living flame effect across your rockwork.

The Sunburst Monti is perfect for reefers looking to spice up their aquascape without adding complexity. Hardy and fast-growing, this coral is beginner-friendly for SPS enthusiasts and fills in gaps with rich, glowing coverage. As it grows, it may begin to develop plating characteristics, adding structural dimension in addition to color.

Note: This is a representative photo; colors and growth patterns may vary slightly. All frags are propagated from healthy mother colonies and guaranteed vibrant.

Add radiant energy to your reef with the Sunburst Montipora Frag, a vibrant twist on the classic red Monti that shines with dynamic contrast and color. This encrusting SPS coral features a glowing red-orange base with luminous yellow to golden polyps that shimmer under actinic lighting—creating a living flame effect across your rockwork.

The Sunburst Monti is perfect for reefers looking to spice up their aquascape without adding complexity. Hardy and fast-growing, this coral is beginner-friendly for SPS enthusiasts and fills in gaps with rich, glowing coverage. As it grows, it may begin to develop plating characteristics, adding structural dimension in addition to color.

Note: This is a representative photo; colors and growth patterns may vary slightly. All frags are propagated from healthy mother colonies and guaranteed vibrant.

Quick Stats

  • Care Level: Moderate

  • Coral Type: SPS (Small Polyp Stony)

  • Lighting Requirement: Moderate to High (150–250 PAR)

  • Flow: Moderate to High

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Placement: Mid to Upper Rockwork

Care Information

🔆 Lighting: Moderate to High
💨 Flow: Moderate to High
🍽️ Feeding: Broadcast Feeding Recommended
🌊 Salinity: 1.025
🌡️ Temperature: 78°F
🧪 Alk (Alkalinity): 8.4–8.6 dKH
🧊 Ca (Calcium): 420–440 ppm
🧬 Mg (Magnesium): ~1400 ppm

Water Parameters

SPS corals like the Sunburst Monti thrive in stable reef conditions with solid nutrient export and consistent dosing. This coral responds well to regular water changes, strong lighting, and well-balanced macroelements.

  • Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.025–1.026

  • Temperature: 75–78°F

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Alkalinity: 8.0–9.5 dKH

  • Calcium: 400–450 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1300–1450 ppm

  • Nitrate (NO₃): 10–25 ppm

  • Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.1 ppm

  • Nitrite (NO₂): Undetectable

  • Ammonia (NH₃): Undetectable