Montipora sp. – „UC Black Magic“ S frag

Characteristics:

• Type: Montipora sp.
• Variant: UC Black Magic
• Color: Very dark, almost black to deep violet base tissue with contrasting, light to slightly greenish polyps; with clear fluorescence under blue light
• Structure: Encrusting to plating Montipora with fine polyp structure; forms decorative plates and overgrowths on the reef rock over time
• Light requirements: Medium to high – strong lighting enhances the contrast between base tissue and polyps
• Flow: Moderate to strong, consistent

Care instructions:
The Montipora "UC Black Magic" is a robust SPS coral that grows very reliably with stable water parameters. It prefers good lighting and consistent flow to prevent deposits and promote healthy growth. Constant parameters for KH, calcium, and magnesium are important for optimal development.

Special features:

• Very dark, almost black base tissue – rare color variant
• Beautiful contrast due to light polyps
• Fast growth under stable conditions
• Decorative encrusting to plating growth form
• Ideal for medium to upper areas in SPS reef aquariums