Pumping / Sunburst Setosa
A variant of Montipora coral (Montipora sp.)
Representative Montipora coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
Encrusting *M. setosa* with raised, polyp-covered ridges; the 'sunset/sunburst' setosa has an orange base with green or yellow polyps.
Keeper tips for this variant
Setosa encrusts aggressively over rock and glass — leave a clear buffer zone around it and keep flow moderate so its fuzzy polyps stay extended.
Other SPS Corals variants
Montipora capricornis (plating cap)Montipora digitata (branching)Designer monti morphs (e.g. Sunset, Rainbow, Forest Fire)Sunset MontiporaForest Fire DigitataSuperman MontiporaRainbow MontiporaIdaho Grape MontiporaJedi Mind Trick MontiporaSunkist Bonsai MontiporaGerman Blue Polyp DigitataPokerstar MontiporaWWC Sunset MontiporaWWC Mystic Sunset MontiporaReverse Superman MontiporaORA German Blue Polyp DigitataJF Fruity Pebbles MontiporaJF Aquaman MontiporaJF Beach Bum MontiporaJF Fire Starter Montipora (Hirsuta)Tyree Orange Setosa MontiporaORAnge Setosa MontiporaWWC Sunfire Grafted Cap MontiporaWWC Jedi Mind Trick MontiporaTSA Tequila Sunrise Grafted Setosa Montipora