Need suggestions for a new class project to model designs to grow out frags for reef restoration. We might try to set up a couple model designs with suspended frags in our 105g reef tank. But what fast-growing branching coral could we use? Montipora digitata comes to mind, but there may be monti-eating nudibranchs in there - no idea. I might try it anyway.
Other options? Birdsnest? Caribbean staghorn, I think Acropora cervicornis? Pocillopora?
I was thinking we could substitute a soft coral just because it could grow faster and be hardy. But I do not want Kenya tree buds broadcasted throughout our tank.
Just now thought of going with plating coral instead of branching - frag up our Hollywood Stunner that is the size of a basketball with multiple leaflike plates.
Coral suggestions? (Note: This will not be a serious scientific test, just an experience to go along with their mariculture ideas.)
Other options? Birdsnest? Caribbean staghorn, I think Acropora cervicornis? Pocillopora?
I was thinking we could substitute a soft coral just because it could grow faster and be hardy. But I do not want Kenya tree buds broadcasted throughout our tank.
Just now thought of going with plating coral instead of branching - frag up our Hollywood Stunner that is the size of a basketball with multiple leaflike plates.
Coral suggestions? (Note: This will not be a serious scientific test, just an experience to go along with their mariculture ideas.)