Fastest growing encruster

[Superd513]

So I have a 28 gal JBJ nano and I’m going to attach live flat rock to the back plastic wall that separates the filter side. I want to put some encrusting coral on this live rock to give my tank a unique look. I might even put some zoas and pipe organs too. My question is. What would be the best encrusters for this job? Chalices? Montis. Ect?

 

[Saltyreef]

So I have a 28 gal JBJ nano and I’m going to attach live flat rock to the back plastic wall that separates the filter side. I want to put some encrusting coral on this live rock to give my tank a unique look. I might even put some zoas and pipe organs too. My question is. What would be the best encrusters for this job? Chalices? Montis. Ect?

Cyphestrea is extremely fast encrusting IME.

 

[lopez052308]

Agreed, cyphestreas grow quick! This is like 5 days of growth. Theres some very nice variety’s and some really nice ones out there.

 

[Cell]

Cyphastrea, psammocora, or leptastrea

 

[saltyfins]

hollywood stunner. although, I dont think you should put it in your tank

 

[MoshJosh]

For me it is sunset or rainbow monti

 

[X-37B]

Why the rock on the wall.
You can glue almost any coral to plastic.
Best bet is to pick one and let it go.
You can see my 20g had pavona, purple stylo, orange lepto, and a green slimer.
Keeping them from growing into each other becomes a problem as the tank grows in.

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

My fastest encrusters are my leptos.