{"product_id":"forest-fire","title":"Forest Fire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eForest Fire Montipora\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning encrusting SPS coral prized for its vivid \u003cstrong\u003ebright green base with fiery red to orange polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking contrast that makes it a standout in any reef aquarium. It is a fast-growing coral that readily encrusts rockwork and is considered one of the easier SPS corals to keep, provided water parameters remain stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟡 \u003cstrong\u003eModerate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontipora sp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest Fire Montipora\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate to High (180–300 PAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong lighting produces the best colouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate slowly to higher PAR to prevent bleaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower light may result in slower growth and duller colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate to Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers strong, random, turbulent flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood flow keeps the surface free of detritus and encourages healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid constant direct flow aimed at one spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle to upper areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount on rockwork with plenty of room to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from aggressive corals that may overgrow or sting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.025–1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8–9 dKH (stable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420–450 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03–0.08 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForest Fire Montipora relies primarily on photosynthesis but benefits from occasional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Roids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenepets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral Frenzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine zooplankton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmino acid supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage faster growth and enhanced colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAggression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not produce sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan lose territory to more aggressive LPS corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of space around the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003eFast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder stable conditions, Forest Fire Montipora grows rapidly by encrusting surrounding rockwork and may eventually develop plates or raised ridges depending on the variety and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Reef Safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHermit crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther SPS corals with adequate spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid coral-nipping fish and monitor for pest species such as Montipora-eating nudibranchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns of a Healthy Forest Fire Montipora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Bright green base with vivid red or orange polyps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Excellent daytime polyp extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Steady encrusting growth around the colony edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Vibrant colour with no tissue recession\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Smooth, healthy tissue covering the skeleton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often caused by sudden increases in light or unstable water parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually due to excess nutrients or insufficient lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMontipora-Eating Nudibranchs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white nudibranchs can rapidly consume tissue. Inspect regularly and dip new frags before introducing them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTN\/RTN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissue loss can occur following sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, or temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetritus Build-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor flow may allow debris to settle, reducing health and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMontipora\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest Fire Montipora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High (180–300 PAR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to Upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 times per week (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastal Pets Tip 💡\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForest Fire Montipora is one of the most rewarding SPS corals thanks to its rapid growth and eye-catching colours. Keep \u003cstrong\u003ealkalinity stable\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintain \u003cstrong\u003emoderate nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e (avoid ultra-low nutrient systems), and provide \u003cstrong\u003estrong, random flow\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve the brightest green base and intense red polyps. Regular inspection for \u003cstrong\u003eMontipora-eating nudibranchs\u003c\/strong\u003e will help keep your colony healthy and thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48877692813544,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/images_b242ede2-ed66-4c71-b015-f7b3ec80cb7a.jpg?v=1786349590","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/forest-fire","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}