TSA Frosted Sun Aquacultured Plate Coral
$244.99
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$244.99
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$284.99
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Frag Size: 1/2 - 3/4 inch frag
Placement: Mount your new coral using IC gel glue, putty, or a combinations of both. Place the coral on a rock or ledge in a location that receives direct lighting and ample flow.
Feeding: Top Shelf Aquatics recommends feeding hard corals with a combination of foods like Zooplanktons, Phytoplanktons, Amino Acids and other Organic Proteins . A daily broadcast feeding while return and circulations pumps are stopped will ensure the corals have the ability to consume the nutrients they require.
Lighting & Flow: Hard corals require moderate water flow and moderate lighting to maintain proper color. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow acropora when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.
Quick Guide:
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 350)
Water Flow: Moderate to high
Range: Indo-Pacific, TSA aqua-cultured in Florida
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.025-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4, Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1300-1450, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates < .10ppm.
TSA Frosted Sun Aquacultured Plate Coral
$244.99
Sale price
$244.99
Regular price
$284.99
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Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Moderate
Lighting
Moderate–High
Flow
Moderate–High
Placement
Mid–High
Temperament
Peaceful (2–3 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic (primary), phytoplankton, rotifers, microzooplankton, powdered coral foods, marine snow, amino acid supplements
TSA Frosted Sun Aquacultured Plate Coral FAQ's
Why does my Montipora capricornis start plating upward, then suddenly grow shelves sideways?
Growth form shifts with light and flow. Strong, even PAR and broad, turbulent flow promote flat, stacking plates; directional flow or shaded sections push the colony to curl or tier to capture light. If it’s shading itself, rotate the colony or remount on a vertical surface to encourage spirals. Trim outer lips periodically to limit self-shading and maintain light to lower surfaces and neighboring corals.
My red cap is fading to pink or tan under LEDs—how can I restore color?
Check PAR (target roughly 200–350), avoid rapid intensity changes, and keep nitrate and phosphate low but not zero. Very lean nutrients and high blue bias can wash reds. Add spectrum balance (some white/UV-violet), keep alkalinity stable, and consider trace support (e.g., iron/iodine via tested dosing). Increase feed to fish or light particulate foods sparingly; abrupt nutrient spikes can brown tissue, so adjust gradually.
I see scalloped bite marks on the plate edges—could this be Montipora-eating nudibranchs?
Yes. Look for tiny white nudibranchs and egg spirals on shaded undersides and edges. Remove affected frags for repeated dips (e.g., iodine or coral cleaners) every 3–5 days to catch hatch cycles. Manually brush egg clusters; dips don’t dissolve eggs. Night inspections help. Isolate the colony, increase flow on undersides, and consider sacrificial trimming of badly infested lips to stay ahead of feeding damage.
My cap grows fast but stalls or recedes after minor parameter swings—why is it so touchy?
M. capricornis is sensitive to alkalinity instability; even small day-to-day shifts can trigger tip burn or slow tissue necrosis from the edges. Keep alk steady within a tight window, match consumption with automated dosing, and minimize abrupt light or nutrient changes. Good gas exchange, consistent temperature, and strong, indirect flow reduce stress. If recession starts, correct stability first before increasing light or feeding.
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Photo is of mother colony. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.
Frag Size: 1/2 - 3/4 inch frag
Placement: Mount your new coral using IC gel glue, putty, or a combinations of both. Place the coral on a rock or ledge in a location that receives direct lighting and ample flow.
Feeding: Top Shelf Aquatics recommends feeding hard corals with a combination of foods like Zooplanktons, Phytoplanktons, Amino Acids and other Organic Proteins . A daily broadcast feeding while return and circulations pumps are stopped will ensure the corals have the ability to consume the nutrients they require.
Lighting & Flow: Hard corals require moderate water flow and moderate lighting to maintain proper color. T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow acropora when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.
Quick Guide:
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 350)
Water Flow: Moderate to high
Range: Indo-Pacific, TSA aqua-cultured in Florida
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.025-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4, Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1300-1450, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates < .10ppm.
SKU: CTOXFrostedSunPlate
