New SPS

[the_bandit]

Just got a 1''x1'' Orange Monti Capri. Right now its in high light with alot of flow. Is this the correct conditions that it needs to be in? Also, how do I tell if its doing good besides white tips?

 

[nissan577]

the polyp extensions are long coming out.

 

[meowzer]

Got a Picture???/

 

[the_bandit]

I don't know what lighting it had over it because it was taken from a tank in the back and I forgot to ask. There is alot of flow on it. A powerhead is hitting it alot. Is this ok? Its also about 1/3 from the top of the tank under a 250w MH. Too much or ok?

 

[meowzer]

I think medium flow would be better....Although I am not 100% sure...LOL

 

[nissan577]

my monti is with mid flow and is doing amazing!!!!

 

[the_bandit]

Could you define medium flow for me?

 

[nissan577]

like the power head not hitting directly on it but it will hit it once a while i guess

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by The_Bandit
http:///forum/post/3213861
Could you define medium flow for me?
Not a lot.....not a little

HMMM.....that's a hard one LOL
Do not have a powerhead blowing directly on it....but near it

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3213873
like the power head not hitting directly on it but it will hit it once a while i guess

LOL...read my answer....and then re-read yours.....different wording...but the same meaning

 

[the_bandit]

A powerhead is about 8-9'' away from it. Its on a frag rack with a Digit and Green BN. It is getting nice random flow. I'll have to play with it. Correct me if Im wrong but arent these the corals that are huge plates that get constantly thrashed with waves on reefs?

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by The_Bandit
http:///forum/post/3213881
A powerhead is about 8-9'' away from it. Its on a frag rack with a Digit and Green BN. It is getting nice random flow. I'll have to play with it. Correct me if Im wrong but arent these the corals that are huge plates that get constantly thrashed with waves on reefs?

mom and son think the same but write differently!!!!

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3213876
LOL...read my answer....and then re-read yours.....different wording...but the same meaning

mom and son think the same but write differently!!!!

 

[the_bandit]

Can you show me a pic of yours with the polyps extending?

 

[nissan577]

hopefully they come out here

not the brown paly on the monti. look at the monti the dark areas around it are the polyps

 

[the_bandit]

I can't see. I'd have to see a macro shot to see what you're talking about.

 

[nissan577]

hold on...
ok this is my rainbow monti. the polyps have to be like this. visible

 

[the_bandit]

Will there be feeder tentacles at night?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by The_Bandit
http:///forum/post/3213981
Will there be feeder tentacles at night?
NO. not with SPS....just those little polyps

 

[spanko]

Here is a pic of mine. Just about ready to get trimmed as it is growing too big for the tank.