first coral :) (pics added)

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    just got my first coral :),its a paly, outside is brownish orange and the middle is bright green, this gonna sound nooby but i dont like that look of it on the frag (rock?) does it HAVE to stay on there? and i will post pics later when it opens up
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on your new coral. No it doesn't have to stay on the plug. You will need to remove it carefully and then use gel super glue to attach it where you want it.
     
  4. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    do i just pull it off?
     
  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    It will cover that plug in no time. Go slow let it grow. Or something like that.;D
     
  6. Corailline

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Congradulations ! And the coral journey begins.......:)
     
  7. greybeard

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    Congrats on the first of probably many corals!
     
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  9. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    here are some pics :)
     

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  10. greybeard

    greybeard Skunk Shrimp

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    PICS!!! sweet!
    Congrats and I love it!

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  11. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    pretty basic :p but hey it was like 5$ at my lfs plus some free chaeto :) of course it looked so much better under MH's but i only have a biocube haha, that plug is so ugly!:-X
     
  12. greybeard

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    only 5 at the lfs? wow nice buy too!