Plating monti position

[PeterEde]

Is this too high?
Under AI Prime 16hd at 166% blues

 

[TheBiochemist]

In my experiences, montis can adapt to nearly any conditions. If you like it this way, just let it be and it will grow.:)

 

[PeterEde]

In my experiences, montis can adapt to nearly any conditions. If you like it this way, just let it be and it will grow.:)

It's looking more grayish than green.
Only green on the edge

 

[TheBiochemist]

It could be due to transport/acclimation. But as I said, I have never had issues with montis (except for MENs). I believe they will adapt.

 

[Dburr1014]

Is this too high?
Under AI Prime 16hd at 166% blues

I like them lower so they don't shade things as they grow. Anything under it will be wasted space, Only to be shelter for fish.

 

[DanyL]

I like them lower so they don't shade things as they grow. Anything under it will be wasted space, Only to be shelter for fish.

That being said, they do need adequate light.
I wouldn't put them under less than 100 PAR.

 

[Dburr1014]

That being said, they do need adequate light.
I wouldn't put them under less than 100 PAR.

True, but being they plate, they are also better at capturing light. My green plating monti is at about 100par.

 

[unchaotic]

It's looking more grayish than green.
Only green on the edge

I've had a few montis turn dull brown just to come right back when they had the right lighting and parameters.

I actually use them to judge the tank at a quick glance. If my orange monti cap is looking a bit dull I do some testing to make sure things aren't off. It has usually been a great indicator of my alk slipping one direction or the other.

 

[PeterEde]

I've had a few montis turn dull brown just to come right back when they had the right lighting and parameters.

I actually use them to judge the tank at a quick glance. If my orange monti cap is looking a bit dull I do some testing to make sure things aren't off. It has usually been a great indicator of my alk slipping one direction or the other.

Parameters are all good.
Not sure what PAR it's at under 1 AI Prime but they max out at 90

 

[PeterEde]

I like them lower so they don't shade things as they grow. Anything under it will be wasted space, Only to be shelter for fish.

I found my coral banded shrimp seems to like the over hang

 

[Dburr1014]

I found my coral banded shrimp seems to like the over hang

Yes, mine too. Always under there until night fall. Then he's on the prowl.