coral growth question

Discussion in 'Coral' started by JJK, Jun 16, 2009.

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  1. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    When coral frags grow, do they need extra bare rock to spread out onto? For example, I got a bubble coral frag and placed it on the substrate of my tank. Should I surround it with more bare rock to allow for growth, or will it grow onto my aragonite directly? Same for my other corals (zoas, etc.) at the bottom of my tank.
     
    JJK, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    it will just grow out from what it is now. the bubbles will expand 3 times their size for sure. leave it as it is , wont spread to other rocks
     
    divott, Jun 16, 2009
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    You can put other rocks around your zoa frag and it will spread onto them. When it has spread just cut the membrane that covers the rock and you will have separate rock frags.
     
    mikejrice, Jun 17, 2009
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  4. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    The base of mushrooms, and leathers can also outgrow a small frag..
    I have had that happen alot..

    Larry
     
    shipbear, Jun 18, 2009
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