Crazy theory: Purposely introduce montipora eating nudibranch for 'pest montipora' eradication.
I mean we use berghia for aptasia removal.
So why not use montipora eating nudis for getting rid of that red monti cap, you now regret placing at the top of the aquascape?
Encrusting montipora are all fine and dandy at first. But if you make the mistake of allowing it to get onto your rock work, it won't be long until prime real-estate is completely invaded.
I've read of, observed, and have even taken part in some rather obscure methods of removing the 'pest montipora' from the system. Why not let mother nature do her thing? There are only so many times I can scrape, smother, and destroy encrusting montipora until enough is enough!!
Obviously any prized montipora would be moved to a separate system. Be it a frag tank or to a reefing friend. Hopefully the stuff worth saving isn't too large and are movable .
Thoughts??
I mean we use berghia for aptasia removal.
So why not use montipora eating nudis for getting rid of that red monti cap, you now regret placing at the top of the aquascape?
Encrusting montipora are all fine and dandy at first. But if you make the mistake of allowing it to get onto your rock work, it won't be long until prime real-estate is completely invaded.
I've read of, observed, and have even taken part in some rather obscure methods of removing the 'pest montipora' from the system. Why not let mother nature do her thing? There are only so many times I can scrape, smother, and destroy encrusting montipora until enough is enough!!
Obviously any prized montipora would be moved to a separate system. Be it a frag tank or to a reefing friend. Hopefully the stuff worth saving isn't too large and are movable .
Thoughts??