Coral ID - blue with small polyps

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Does anyone know what this is? Care tips?

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Encrusting montipora, a hard skeleton coral that can grow very quickly. Not trying to be demeaning but in the future I’d recommend getting corals that you know what they are so you can determine whether your aquarium is suitable for a certain species.
 
Encrusting montipora, a hard skeleton coral that can grow very quickly. Not trying to be demeaning but in the future I’d recommend getting corals that you know what they are so you can determine whether your aquarium is suitable for a certain species.
Yes, fair. I lean on my LFS and just forgot the name.

It seems emerald crabs like it as a snack
 
Yes, fair. I lean on my LFS and just forgot the name.

It seems emerald crabs like it as a snack
Emerald crabs are a hit or miss. I had a an emerald for over a year that was a model citizen until randomly decided to go to town on my favorite acropora. Just be aware that it can happen, but once that montipora takes off you probably won’t even notice if the crab is even eating it, it grows so fast.
 
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Emerald crabs are a hit or miss. I had a an emerald for over a year that was a model citizen until randomly decided to go to town on my favorite acropora. Just be aware that it can happen, but once that montipora takes off you probably won’t even notice if the crab is even eating it, it grows so fast.
Would you recommend high light , high flow?
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

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  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
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  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

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