ashish
04/10/2013, 03:00 PM
Just got a orange montipora cap; it's about 4'' and mounted on a maricultured oral disk. I know these corals tend to be one of the faster growing corals but I really can't figure out where to put it. I would like it placed higher but might regret it later.
I have a lot of open space in the middle of my tank; would it be fine on it's own 4-5'' rock? Would it be wise to not keep any other SPS around it's path?
From tanks with large monti caps, I've noticed different growth forms. All impressive but some more then others:
I like the way this monti was able to grow out naturally w/o disturbing anything below.
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=montipora%20cap&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=wM1lUdiVNLji4APww4CwCw&biw=1366&bih=667&sei=yc9lUcHoCM2g4APs-4Ao#imgrc=2rup6mDO9mbk-M%3A%3BkpDSOWvCfpFU-M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi8.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fa12%252Fryanreeves%252FPA120056.jpg%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fwww.talkingreef.com%252Fforums%252Fsps-corals%252F2069-monti-cap.html%3B1200%3B900
Melev's monti-cap grew very large, compared to this picture which is earlier (280g). His monti cap encrusted more like an encrusting montipora. Still was cool but I really want the plate look.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/06/fts_062909.jpg
This one grew out amazing.
http://blog.rl180reef.com/index.php?entry=entry070830-201547
Ultimately, I wont the monti to grow round and free. :lolspin:
Anyone who can stir me in the right way please share. Because I love to move my sps multiple times before getting them to the correct spacee:eek1:
I have a lot of open space in the middle of my tank; would it be fine on it's own 4-5'' rock? Would it be wise to not keep any other SPS around it's path?
From tanks with large monti caps, I've noticed different growth forms. All impressive but some more then others:
I like the way this monti was able to grow out naturally w/o disturbing anything below.
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=montipora%20cap&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=wM1lUdiVNLji4APww4CwCw&biw=1366&bih=667&sei=yc9lUcHoCM2g4APs-4Ao#imgrc=2rup6mDO9mbk-M%3A%3BkpDSOWvCfpFU-M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi8.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fa12%252Fryanreeves%252FPA120056.jpg%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fwww.talkingreef.com%252Fforums%252Fsps-corals%252F2069-monti-cap.html%3B1200%3B900
Melev's monti-cap grew very large, compared to this picture which is earlier (280g). His monti cap encrusted more like an encrusting montipora. Still was cool but I really want the plate look.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/06/fts_062909.jpg
This one grew out amazing.
http://blog.rl180reef.com/index.php?entry=entry070830-201547
Ultimately, I wont the monti to grow round and free. :lolspin:
Anyone who can stir me in the right way please share. Because I love to move my sps multiple times before getting them to the correct spacee:eek1: