Gluing a monti cap.

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I know people glue encrusting monti's to the back wall, but i was wondering what would the effect be of gluing a montipora capricornus to the back wall?

    Has anyone ever done this?
     
    Va Reef, Jul 5, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    There are several folks who have. The coral will encrust to the wall and then start plating out into the tank.
     
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  3. Va Reef

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    I assume the plating will be perpendicular to the back? (kinda like a couch)?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Correct
     
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Ok thanks, i'm purchasing an orange w/ purpleish polyps monti cap this weekend, and the idea just popped into my head.
     
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  6. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    Is it okay not to glue down corals???
     
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  7. Owentl

    Owentl Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    You could also look at aqua-mags.com. They have a frag mag that would work good too
     
    Owentl, Jul 7, 2011
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