Birthday present from my wife

caz2022

caz2022

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Hey all, as the title says, got a present from my wife a few days ago. A nice frag of Montipora. I love her to death for getting it for me. A few questions though. I currently have it halfway down my 75gal dirctly under my 216w T5s and a powerhead blowing right over it. Will this placement work or should I move it? If so where? Should I fire up my 2x110 vho's to give it more light?

 
mrdc

mrdc

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I would keep it where it is for now. If it likes whenre it's at, you will see growth soon. They grow fairly fast.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Do you think the T-5s are enough lighting or should I fire up the vho's? I have noticed what appears to be a "graying" of sorts-I dont think thats a good thing. You can see it around "six oclock" in the pic.
 
cranberry

cranberry

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If you just got it, I doubt the lack of light is causing it to recede just it. I would look to other reasons. But it would definitely benefit from more light.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Ya I figured more would be better. Also is it ok to have a 900 gph powerhead blowing on it or should I direct it away?
*On a side note* does anyone know what will happen if I plug a standard 40w flouresent bulb into a 110w vho outlet? It appears my vho antic bulb has "taken a s--t"? The only other vho I have right now is a second 10k daylight and I think it would "wash" my tank out.
 
mrdc

mrdc

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They benefit from good flow in order to get sediment off of it. Not sure about your bulb questions.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Updated pics. Im rather concerned about the white spot. It hasnt gotten any bigger and I see polyps on it but Im still concerned.



 
ladyreefseeker

ladyreefseeker

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IMO, Aslong as the 'white center doesn't keep getting larger, it will survive. It is going to grow from the edges so just watch to see that tissue stay healthy. I used to have a cap that we broke in pieces and glued each piece to rocks and they grew under vho's only. I think they can handle a range of lighting. Just don't mess with it too much. Good luck :)
 
caz2022

caz2022

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suggestions? my tank is reading well within the norm. I dont have algae growing on anything else? Should I move it? Point the powerhead away for indirect current?
 
caz2022

caz2022

Member
well I just tried to move it and it broke-not a good sign I assume. It was located halfway down my tank with a powerhead pointed at it. I attached the broken part on a rock about 5 inches under the surface (roughly 10 inches under my 110 VHO) but now Im worried itll be too close to my Xenia. I'll try posting a FTS but my camera truely does blow.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Yes the latest shots where taken with 4x54w T5s and 2x110w vhos. Alas it didnt make it :(
I feel horrible since was the first thing my wife ever went out and purchased for my hobby.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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An update: When the Monti broke, there were two large pieces and one tiny one. Both large pieces have died. The tiny one (about a half an inch long) however has yet to lose its color. Is only a couple of inches under the surface but I turned off the vho's since they are power hogs. I dont know wether to get my hopes up or not but...........................
 
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