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Growth patterens of coral.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. Aug 26, 2011 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I have a few sps in my tank that seem to want to grow straight up rather then branch out in several limbs.
      I was curious if by fragging them they may grow in a different way kind of like plants.
     
  2. Aug 26, 2011 #2
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    you know what you really need to do is just cut them all in half and put half in my tank then they will grow diffrent
     
  3. Aug 26, 2011 #3
    mthomp

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    everything grows different at your house. perfect example that 3rd eye you have
     
  4. Aug 26, 2011 #4
    iaJim

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    Just wait until they get to the size where they want to branch. Sort of depends on the coral type. I have some that branch right away, and some that grow several inches and still aren't branching.
     
  5. Aug 26, 2011 #5
    mthomp

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    hmm ok, the ones right now that are bothering me is my oregon tort, about 6 inchs long, and my forest fire digi which is about 6-8inchs.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2011 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Ya, cut it down, often times they will split off where you cut them. I will see if I can get a pic of an example tonight.
     
  7. Aug 27, 2011 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    I always found that more flow means more and thicker branches. Don't know if this would be your problem as you have 2 mp40's right?
     
  8. Aug 27, 2011 #8
    mthomp

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    I do. I am thinking I may move some things around to accommodate some extra flow to these pieces.
     

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