how do i know a montipora is happy???

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by wfb2270, Mar 1, 2010.

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  1. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    6XT5 should be good.

    IMO the only way to know if your coral is happy is if the polyps are out. Growth is a long term health answer but if you want to know now after a week it will be if the polyps are out
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I agree 6 x T5S will be fine
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    my avatar monti and this one are under 6 x T5s

    Steve
     
  4. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Make sure your alk, mag, and cal are where they should be montis are fast growers.
     
  5. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    here are some pics

    looking at pictures, it looks like other pics i have seen (as far as the rim goes). i think its doing well.


    only time will tell.
     

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  6. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    I think it looks fine. Give it good flow and light and it'll be set.
     
  7. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    ya it looks fine