{"product_id":"boreal-blue-montipora","title":"Boreal Blue Montipora","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoreal Blue Montipora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoral Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoreal Blue Montipora is a plating Montipora with a cool blue to blue-purple base and contrasting forest green polyps. The colour combination gives it a darker, reef-grown look than a standard green or red cap, while the broad plating growth form still provides the layered structure hobbyists expect from a Montipora cap-style SPS coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it grows, this coral can form thin plates, curled edges, and overlapping shelves that add shape and depth to the reef. It is a strong choice for reef keepers who want a cooler-toned plating Montipora with visible polyp contrast rather than a single-colour cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/reef-charge\/products\/hydroshock-3-part-complete-system\"\u003eHydroshock 3-Part Complete System\u003c\/a\u003e to grow this coral. It includes calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and trace elements in the ratios that corals consume them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoreal Blue Montipora does best in a stable reef aquarium with moderate to high light and moderate, variable flow. Like other plating Montipora, it benefits from enough flow to keep the surface clean without placing it in a constant direct blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high reef lighting with gradual acclimation to stronger intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect, and turbulent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper reef placement with room for outward plating growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for stable, established reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and temperature consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontipora are often more approachable than many Acropora, but they still respond best to stable conditions. Sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrients, or lighting can reduce polyp extension, dull colour, or slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoreal Blue Montipora gets much of its energy from photosynthesis through its symbiotic algae. Long-term success still depends on overall reef nutrition, balanced nutrients, and steady husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome reef keepers support this broader approach with microbial and planktonic inputs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/palustris-live-bacteria-bacto-fuel\"\u003ePalustris Live Bacteria Bacto Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/rhodomonas-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/collections\/planktura\/products\/isochrysis-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eIsochrysis Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e as part of a complete reef nutrition routine. These should support stable reef husbandry rather than replace consistent water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnown Sensitivities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other plating Montipora, Boreal Blue Montipora can react poorly to rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, nutrient availability, or light intensity. Newly shipped or recently fragged pieces may look temporarily subdued before settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts plating growth form should also be considered during placement. As the colony expands, it may shade nearby corals or collect detritus in low-flow areas if positioned poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack corals carefully for transit to help them arrive in good condition and transition as smoothly as possible into your reef. You can review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e page for shipping details and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/pages\/arrive-alive-guarantee\"\u003eArrive Alive Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e for arrival coverage and claim requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most SPS corals, prompt acclimation and stable tank conditions after delivery give this coral the best chance to settle in well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48395683856638,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6242\/4647\/files\/BlueandGreenMontipora.jpg?v=1781878418","url":"https:\/\/ndaquaculture.ca\/products\/boreal-blue-montipora","provider":"New Dawn Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}