Jake Adams Crystal Experiment Montipora — Premium Aquacultured Named SPS Coral
The Jake Adams Crystal Experiment Montipora is a highly sought-after designer coral named after renowned reef aquarist and coral industry icon Jake Adams. This stunning encrusting Montipora is celebrated for its vivid, crystal-like polyp expression and rich base coloration — a true collector's piece that transforms any reef display into something extraordinary.
Imagine watching this coral slowly encrust across your rockwork, its shimmering polyps catching the light like scattered gemstones under your reef LEDs. Once established, it becomes one of the most eye-catching corals in the tank.
Why Reefers Love the Crystal Experiment Montipora:
- Striking crystal-like polyp texture with vivid coloration
- Named designer coral with strong collector appeal and resale value
- Encrusting growth form — covers rock naturally and creates a living carpet effect
- Hardier than Acropora — excellent for intermediate to advanced SPS keepers
- Aquacultured for superior health, pest resistance, and sustainability
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: Medium to High (150–250 PAR) — mid tank placement recommended
- Flow: Moderate to strong — random turbulent flow preferred
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from amino acid supplementation
- Placement: Flat rockwork or substrate — will encrust outward over time
- Water Parameters: Alkalinity 8–9 dKH | Calcium 420–450 ppm | Nitrate <10 ppm | Phosphate <0.05 ppm
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Growth Rate: Moderate — steady encrusting growth under stable conditions
Each frag is aquacultured in-house at Reef Gurus and selected for vibrant polyp expression. This is a WYSIWYG listing — the exact frag pictured is what you will receive.