Montipora - Chili Pepper Other Fish although open brain corals possess

although open brain corals possess feeding tentacles they are prone to being stung and damaged by neighboring corals

mushrooms and Lemnalia) is best avoided

They are friendly with other large-bodied fishes but will greedily swallow whole any small or slender fish as well as shrimp

Temperament: Peaceful

If damage from trapped gasses affects the animal the damaged area should be cut away

Montipora - Chili Pepper Other Fish although open brain corals possessMontipora 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.