1. Oct 19, 2015 #1
   Des Moines area

   violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   I have some that have outgrown their plug but I was not sure what their growth habit was. the polyps do look like they are encrusting over the edge. I do not want to place directly on rock if they encrust. I most on my sand bed now but if left on my sand bed, how would they grow?
   
   thanks!

    
2. Oct 19, 2015 #2
   Clive, IA

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   The tissue extends out as it grows and then it forms skeleton under each new head for support. They are best kept on sand-beds from what I have read and experienced with mine. They don't need rock structure to adhere to as they build their own support as they grow.

    
3. Oct 19, 2015 #3
   Clive, IA

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   But I will add that on rock they will extend the tissue much like encrusting montipora and not build their own skeleton. I think they grow faster that way but the frag I let do that I don't think looks as good as those on the sand.

    
4. Oct 19, 2015 #4
   Des Moines area

   violet21chewy Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   perfect! thanks! will leave them on the sand bed. was worried the new growth would die off from the substrate.

    

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