Jedi Mind Trick Montipora

The Jedi Mind Trick Montipora is a highly sought-after SPS (small-polyp stony) coral, prized for its stunning color combination of a blue-green base, bright red polyps, and a purplish growth edge. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this Montipora variety is fast-growing and can encrust, plate, or form unique structures depending on flow and placement. It is a great choice for experienced reef keepers looking to add a colorful and dynamic SPS coral to their tank.

Care Guide:

• Tank Size: Suitable for nano (20+ gallons) and larger reef tanks, but best in 50+ gallons for stability and growth.
• Temperament: Peaceful – does not have sweeper tentacles, but needs space to spread and grow.
• Lighting: Moderate to high (PAR 200-350); thrives under LED, T5, or metal halide lighting.
• Flow: Moderate to high – requires strong, indirect flow to keep detritus off and promote healthy growth.
• Placement: Best placed on mid to upper rockwork, ensuring room to expand its encrusting or plating growth pattern.
• Feeding:
  • Primarily relies on photosynthesis via its zooxanthellae, but benefits from:
    • Occasional broadcast feeding with reef amino acids, phytoplankton, or powdered SPS coral foods.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 74-78°F (23-26°C)
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Salinity: 1.024-1.026
  • Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH (stable levels are crucial)
  • Calcium: 400-450 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm
  • Nitrate & Phosphate: Low but detectable (NO₃: 5-10 ppm, PO₄: 0.02-0.07 ppm) – excessive nutrients can cause browning, while too little can cause starvation.
• Compatibility:
  • Peaceful coral, does well with other SPS corals but should not be placed too close to aggressive LPS corals like torches, hammers, or galaxea, which can sting it.
  • Requires ample space as it can spread quickly and potentially overgrow neighboring corals.

Summary:

The Jedi Mind Trick Montipora is a fast-growing, hardy, and visually stunning SPS coral that adds a unique color blend to reef tanks. With stable water conditions, strong flow, and proper lighting, it will thrive and form beautiful encrusting and plating structures, making it a prized addition to any SPS-dominated reef system.