Description
The ORA® Aquacultured Orange Setosa is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral also referred to as Velvet Branch, or Velvet Finger Coral. awesome montipora species with a rather unique growth form among SPS corals. This coral is famous for its intense orange coloration but it sometimes will appear pink when placed under very intense lighting. As the Orange Setosa colony grows, it forms an undulating encrusted base and branches that eventually fuse together before branching again. Mature colonies often have extremely unusual shapes and it seems that no two colonies are ever the same. Compared to other Montipora species, the Montipora Setosa has very few polyps however they give the otherwise smooth surface a delicate texture. The Orange Setosa is a relatively slow grower, but we have found it to be hardy and tolerant of a wide range of lighting and flow conditions.
Difficulty
Moderate
Aggressiveness
Peaceful
Water Flow
This coral requires moderate to high water flow
Lighting
This coral requires moderate to bright lighting (PAR 300-450) to maintain its bright colors. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow sps when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.
Placement
Place this one on an exposed rock or ledge in the aquarium where it will receive direct flow and light. Montipora Digitata will encrust the rock and grow beautiful branched colonies.
Diet and Feeding
This coral is photosynthetic. Meaning a good portion of its nutrition comes from the algae zooxanthellae, through the light they receive. We recommend We do recommend providing supplemental food such as micro-plankton, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
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Photos are representative of each species. All marine life will be unique and variations should be expected, color and sizes may vary.
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