Jason Fox Beach Bum Montipora
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Designer Coral Worth Talking About
Looking for a showstopping encrusting coral... The Jason Fox Beach Bum Montipora is one of those named, collector-grade pieces that turns heads the moment it hits your reef tank. Its warm, sun-bleached base tone is layered with vibrant polyp coloration that shifts beautifully under reef lighting — the kind of effect you have to see to believe. This is a signature piece from one of the most respected coral hunters in the hobby, and availability is always limited.
As an encrusting Montipora, the Beach Bum spreads steadily across rock and glass, rewarding patient aquarists with an ever-expanding palette of color that matures and intensifies over time. It's an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced reef keepers who want a named, high-pedigree coral that doubles as a conversation piece. Frag it down the road and you've got one of the most tradeable pieces in the hobby.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Jason Fox Beach Bum Montipora
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Current Size: Please see photos for reference — contact us for current frag sizing
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful — can encrust over slower-growing corals if left unchecked
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from light broadcast feeding of reef-grade amino acids and phytoplankton
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Water Conditions: Temp 76–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alkalinity 8–10 dKH | Calcium 400–450 ppm | Magnesium 1350–1450 ppm | Moderate to high flow | Moderate to high PAR (150–300+)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every coral that leaves The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned under our care until it's actively thriving — so what arrives at your door is a healthy, acclimated specimen ready to flourish in your saltwater aquarium. We never ship anything we wouldn't put in our own display tanks.