Forest Fire Digitata Montipora
Forest Fire Digitata Montipora
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Description
Description
Forest Fire Digitata Montipora Coral Frag
The Forest Fire Digitata Montipora is a striking SPS coral known for its fiery colour contrast and fast, upright growth. Featuring a vivid red to orange base with bright green polyps, this coral delivers intense visual impact and constant movement, making it a standout addition to both mixed and SPS-dominant reef aquariums.
Highly regarded for its hardiness and rapid growth, Forest Fire Digitata is often recommended for reef keepers looking to add bold SPS colour without stepping into more demanding Acropora species.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Montipora corals originate from the Indo-Pacific region, with natural populations found across:
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The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Indonesia
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Fiji and Tonga
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The Philippines
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Central and Western Pacific reef systems
In the wild, Montipora digitata inhabits shallow reef flats and upper reef slopes, where it is exposed to strong sunlight and consistent water movement. These conditions explain its preference for brighter lighting and good flow in aquarium environments.
A Brief History
Montipora digitata has long been a favourite in the reef-keeping hobby due to its branching growth form, fast growth rate, and forgiving nature. The Forest Fire colour morph rose to popularity as LED lighting improved, revealing its dramatic red-and-green contrast and strong fluorescence under blue-heavy spectra.
Today, Forest Fire Digitata is considered a staple SPS coral—perfect for adding colour, height, and structure to reef tanks.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an SPS (Small Polyp Stony) coral, Forest Fire Digitata grows in a branching, finger-like structure, with upright branches that extend quickly under stable conditions.
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Red to orange branches
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Bright green polyps
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
Growth is fast and highly rewarding, making it ideal for filling space and creating reef structure.
Placement & Lighting
Forest Fire Digitata performs best under medium to high lighting, closely replicating its natural reef habitat.
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Lighting: Medium–High
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Best placed in the mid to upper sections of the aquarium
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Insufficient light may dull colour intensity
Flow Requirements
Provide moderate to strong, random flow to encourage healthy branch development, good polyp extension, and to prevent detritus buildup between branches.
Water Chemistry
As with all SPS corals, stable water parameters are essential. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with low but stable nutrient levels and balanced trace elements. Regular testing and dosing are recommended.
Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, Forest Fire Digitata can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding such as:
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Fine powdered coral foods
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Micro-plankton blends
Used sparingly, these feeds can enhance colour vibrancy and support faster growth.
Temperament & Spacing
Montipora digitata is generally peaceful, but its fast branching growth requires adequate spacing to prevent contact with neighbouring corals as it expands.
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Approximately 1 inch
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Each frag is unique and may vary slightly in colour intensity and branching depending on lighting and tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Moderate
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Flow: Medium–High
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Lighting: Medium–High
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Temperament: Peaceful
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