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Montipora Coral Profile

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Montipora capricornis CoralAlex Carciofi

Genus:

Montipora

Common Species:

  • M. capricornus, M. crassituberculata, M. danai, M. digitata, M. foliosa, M. patula, M. spongodes, M. spumosa, M. stellata, M. tuberculosa, M. verrucosa, and others
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    Common Names:

  • Velvet Coral, Velvet Finger Coral, Velvet Branch Coral
  • Notes:

  • Considered to be a good beginners coral.
  • Adaptable to many light and current levels.
  • Excellent for propagation.
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