Montipora - Reef-Geeks

Variko · Big-Geek

Is the care for Montipora the same regardless of the color? I guess this question could apply to other corals as well. That is to say is an X-colored acropora still an acropora? Color doesnt effect care or requirements?

rgrking · Spawning

I think that montis are the same across the board. They are very forgiving corals. I have a couple that I've almost killed and they are back doing good again.

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

The plating Capricornis variety is pretty much the same, except for growth rates. Certain ones like the lime green one require more Intense lighting to bring out the bright green otherwise they'll grow fine, they'll just be more of a brown green.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

to get the best color, each will require something a little different....

- but, they can work together, play together, grow together, and pretty much

have a long happy life together as a married couple

mwahahaha hehehe

Variko · Big-Geek

So if i want greenies put them up top. Place the reds in the middle and the blues at the bottom. I mean why buy rock, when I can grab a few magnets and epoxy and let nature build my rocks.

chris&barb · Lost

I dont think color has anything to do with lighting intensity needs. You have to look at where the corals are found in the wild to figure out how much light species-x will need and even then its still a guessing game.

idejeff30 · Newbie-Geek

i boight one bout a hand size(orange cap)put it on a rock half way up the tank on the back and now its grown all over the glass and nothing under it to hold it up...love it

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

its great how those caps will grow to anything!!! and they are permanent once they grab ahold!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Quote:

Originally Posted by idejeff30

i boight one bout a hand size(orange cap)put it on a rock half way up the tank on the back and now its grown all over the glass and nothing under it to hold it up...love it

ohhh, forgot to add -

or it didn't happen!!

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Variko 07-22-2011, 03:07 PM	Big-Geek
Montipora Is the care for Montipora the same regardless of the color? I guess this question could apply to other corals as well. That is to say is an X-colored acropora still an acropora? Color doesnt effect care or requirements?	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 1,427 Gameroom cash: $358075 Rep Power: 36
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 07-22-2011, 03:09 PM	Spawning
I think that montis are the same across the board. They are very forgiving corals. I have a couple that I've almost killed and they are back doing good again. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 07-22-2011, 03:11 PM	Insert Custom Title Here
The plating Capricornis variety is pretty much the same, except for growth rates. Certain ones like the lime green one require more Intense lighting to bring out the bright green otherwise they'll grow fine, they'll just be more of a brown green. Last edited by spinycheek; 07-23-2011 at 01:43 AM.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 07-23-2011, 01:18 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
to get the best color, each will require something a little different.... - but, they can work together, play together, grow together, and pretty much have a long happy life together as a married couple mwahahaha hehehe __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 11-13-2011, 11:57 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
its great how those caps will grow to anything!!! and they are permanent once they grab ahold! __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by Variko 07-23-2011, 09:45 AM	Big-Geek
So if i want greenies put them up top. Place the reds in the middle and the blues at the bottom. I mean why buy rock, when I can grab a few magnets and epoxy and let nature build my rocks.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Posts: 1,427 Gameroom cash: $358075 Rep Power: 36
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 07-25-2011, 03:56 PM	Lost
I dont think color has anything to do with lighting intensity needs. You have to look at where the corals are found in the wild to figure out how much light species-x will need and even then its still a guessing game.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by idejeff30 11-13-2011, 08:59 PM	Newbie-Geek
i boight one bout a hand size(orange cap)put it on a rock half way up the tank on the back and now its grown all over the glass and nothing under it to hold it up...love it	Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fernandina beach florida Posts: 14 Gameroom cash: $5010 Rep Power: 2
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