Goniopora- remove from frag plug?

[razorskiss]

I scored a free goni frag at Reefapalooza over the weekend and am wondering if I should keep it on the frag plug glued to a rock or try to separate it from the plug and glue it directly to a rock. Aesthetically I'd prefer to lose the plug but wasn't sure how easily it could be done without harming the goni

 

[blaxsun]

Myself, I'd leave it on the plug. It will be easier to relocate (even if glued) should you desire it.

 

[razorskiss]

Myself, I'd leave it on the plug. It will be easier to relocate (even if glued) should you desire it.

My plan was to glue it to a medium sized rock all for itself (or maybe another colored goni if I get one in the future) so it should still be easy to move around if needed

 

[Cell]

I'd leave it vs risk damaging the frag. Looks like it will be covered up soon anyway.

 

[razorskiss]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[tbrown]

+1 leaving it. Gonis can be temperamental and I'd mess with it as little as possible if it's happy.

 

[MartinM]

+1 to all of the above. Mine started out about 1/4th that size and is now larger than a golf ball and the plug can’t be seen. They like to have things to grow over.

 

[Roatan Reef]

I recently, about 3mos ago bought a red and green goni from my LFS...it was not on a plug at at all, and was moved to the $29.00 and below section of the Coral for sale...they told me it was not on a plug.

No problem. I glued it to a decent size of Coral Rubble and put it close to the live rock. The thing is doing amazing and has new growth already.

 

[Roatan Reef]

Also, keep in mind, Gonis like higher nutrient tanks. Plus feeding them...that's the secret to success and not having a 6 months and dead coral!