Montipora - Confusa/Spongodes Size:1 Inch When young it is deep

When young it is deep blue to black with alternating thin blue and thick white stripes arranged vertically over its whole body and a transparent tail

Space should be provided between corals to allow for growth and expansion nematocyst laden acontia filaments

They are prone to many pests

Their lighting needs should not be underestimated

It grows to 12 inches and needs an aquarium of at least 180 gallons

Montipora - Confusa/Spongodes Size:1 Inch When young it is deepMontipora 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.