Montipora Only Tanks, Anyone have one?

[blstravler]

I have been thinking about changing over to a Montipora only tank for a while now, Cap's, Digi's, Danae, etc..

If anyone out there has one can you post pics of your tank and what your current lighting set up is?

Thanks
Keith

 

[55semireef]

No but it would be sweet to see one.

 

[blstravler]

I figure someone has to have one out there...

 

[blstravler]

No one?

So I could be the first then?

 

[dots]

good idea for a nano since they are a little heartier and could fill a nano very quickly due to the growth rates compared to a larger tank and get that photogenic tank we all want.

 

[blstravler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9275659#post9275659 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dots
good idea for a nano since they are a little heartier and could fill a nano very quickly due to the growth rates compared to a larger tank and get that photogenic tank we all want.

I would be doing this in a 180, I would have a forrest of digi's and caps in about 12 month's. Especially under 3 400 watt 10k XM's.

 

[Brock Fluharty]

I'm starting a 20 high montipora tank soon. it's almost done cycling, but i'm going to let it mature more before adding too many corals. I have a 175 watt 10K MH with 36 watts of actinic PC's.nI plan on going from common montis to rarer ones.

 

[blstravler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9275835#post9275835 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Brock Fluharty
I'm starting a 20 high montipora tank soon. it's almost done cycling, but i'm going to let it mature more before adding too many corals. I have a 175 watt 10K MH with 36 watts of actinic PC's.nI plan on going from common montis to rarer ones.

I have a ton of Monti's in my tank as it is now, when you need some frags just send me a PM!

 

[Brock Fluharty]

What kinds? I currently have a few digitas, and a few caps. I really want some encrusters.

 

[Brock Fluharty]

We can trade montiporas when we get new ones. That way we'll both have lots of variety.

 

[TandN]

im thinking of doing one myself when I move I love my montis

 

[blstravler]

Brock Fluharty - Sounds like a plan !

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9276066#post9276066 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tanya72806
im thinking of doing one myself when I move I love my montis

I think Monti's have the mose wide variety of color out there and have some of the coolest growth patterns; deff. my favorite!

 

[syrinx]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9276172#post9276172 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blstravler
Brock Fluharty - Sounds like a plan !




I think Monti's have the mose wide variety of color out there and have some of the coolest growth patterns; deff. my favorite!

I agree 100% I think the only reason they are not the most popular sps is due to ease of care. Most people seem to want to grow whatever will allow themselves the most self congragulation.

 

[RCS]

Very cool...

IMHO, the more colorful Montipora seem to always be the encrusting varieties...in which case you may be limited by the LR real estate in the tank.

I just picked up a couple nice pieces this weekend. A bright purple M. foveolata and a M. confusa colony that I'm expecting to color up to bright green with purple growing edges.

 

[blstravler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9278319#post9278319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by syrinx
I agree 100% I think the only reason they are not the most popular sps is due to ease of care. Most people seem to want to grow whatever will allow themselves the most self congragulation.

I agree and I think I am that guy, I always tried to go after what was popular and usually the most difficult to take care of. The whole time I ignored what I know now is my favorite coral!

 

[zuzecawi]

Montis rock!!! I have to say, the encrusting types might be the most colorful, but the plating types are the most incredible when they're full sized.

 

[lowbudget]

im working on it.

 

[kabal2]

i have a 29g, and i think i going to make it montis too, witha nice zoas floor

Gabe

 

[blstravler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9282818#post9282818 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lowbudget
im working on it.

Any pictures you would like to share?

 

[blstravler]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9282866#post9282866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kabal2
i have a 29g, and i think i going to make it montis too, witha nice zoas floor

Gabe

Zoas for the floor good idea.... I was thinking of doing GSP but you can never control it enough, Zoas would be easier.