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BIRDMANINC 08-19-2006, 11:03 PM just picked up two frags a green and a red how can i be succesful in keeping these? will post pics soon
montiporas are generally quite easy IME.
make sure they get good light, and decent current and it should do well
CarmieJo 08-19-2006, 11:12 PM Hi Birdmaniac,
I haven't seen you around in a while. Hope all is well with you.
wwest 08-19-2006, 11:14 PM Very cool choice IMO, ive been looking and wanting one for awhile :)
hey wes, i have to purple tipped montipora digitata if you are interested..
PM if interested, dont want to totally hijack this thread.. ;)
BIRDMANINC 08-19-2006, 11:22 PM Hi Birdmaniac,
I haven't seen you around in a while. Hope all is well with you.
EVERY THING IS GOOD JUST BEEN KIND OF BUSY
BIRDMANINC 08-19-2006, 11:27 PM DO U guys think i shoud attach them to a rock if so from where
CarmieJo 08-19-2006, 11:32 PM I'l glad to hear it. :)
yes, attache them to a rock, they will encrust alot and they grow up and get top heavy, so mane sure its a stable large rock (not huge, but dont use ruble)
and when you mount it, glue its back to the rock, like lay it down flat, it will grow better that way
jokeloma 08-20-2006, 01:29 AM Just a thought. Keep your eyes open for the dreaded monti eating nudi's I recently got some from a swap. Luckily caught it in QT. Monti's are one of my favorites.
BIRDMANINC 08-20-2006, 03:31 PM yes, attache them to a rock, they will encrust alot and they grow up and get top heavy, so mane sure its a stable large rock (not huge, but dont use ruble)
and when you mount it, glue its back to the rock, like lay it down flat, it will grow better that way
will crazy glue work or should i use a 2 part epoxy, rob what other kind of sps are hardy and grow fast
super glue gel is the best to use.
plain super (crazy) glue is too thin and does not work very well.
the real servo 08-24-2006, 12:05 AM A great trick to get the coral to scroll is to glue a piece on to a rock and then place a second smaller piece in the center of the frag. The bottom will grow out, while the top tier will also follow suit. Montipora are extemely fast growers and can thrive under a variety of lighting conditions. Good luck
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/ryanreeves/PA120056.jpg
jokeloma 08-24-2006, 12:20 AM Thanks for the tip I didn't know that. Nice Monti :)
Amphibious 08-24-2006, 12:22 AM super glue gel is the best to use.
plain super (crazy) glue is too thin and does work very well.Sorry Rob got to correct your error here. I know most of us know you simply type too fast and don't edit your work before you post but, BIRDMANINC might misinterpret and use crazy glue.
He meant to say, crazy glue is too thin and does not work very well.
Dick
Thanks Dick, your right.. just typing fast.. ;)
BIRDMANINC 08-24-2006, 06:16 PM A great trick to get the coral to scroll is to glue a piece on to a rock and then place a second smaller piece in the center of the frag. The bottom will grow out, while the top tier will also follow suit. Montipora are extemely fast growers and can thrive under a variety of lighting conditions. Good luck
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/ryanreeves/PA120056.jpg
do u think that trick will work with 2 differnt colors say red, and green thanx 4 the help
the real servo 08-26-2006, 11:17 PM hey B-maninc,
yes you can do this with different colonies. It makes for a Really stunning coral. The only problem is as the coral grows, the top may outcompete the bottom and the bottom actually will die off. This will take 3 years or so to happen, but could.
Once a Cap takes off, you can't get it to slow down.:rolleyes:
Good Luck!
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