Oregon Tort lighting and flow?

[marksy15]

I know that torts are often slow growers, and are slow to start growing... However, I have had a frag in my tank for quite a while now and I think it should be doing something by now... It had started to encrust a little bit, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything (for the last 2+ months). I have a Cali tort that is growing at a steady rate, along with all of my other acros. So... I was hoping for some input from other BRS members about the conditions that their Oragon tort frags/colonies are [I]growing[I] in (lighting, flow etc... and any other reccomendations.

Thanks

[besl]

marksy15, my cali torts that I've had for 6-9 months have grown slow and steady (under medium/high light and flow). My oregon tort (under hi light and hi flow) has maintained good coloration and has shown very little signs of growth - I have had this for around 3 - 6 months. I recently upgraded (1 month ago) my lights and hope this promotes faster growth though.

[johnchapple714]

I have had a frag of oregon tort for about 3-4 months now and it has grown very little as well. I upgraded to 250w MH about two months ago and there is more polyp extension however it still seems to be growing slowly

[nickyblase]

I have heard of people not seeing much growth out of an Oregon tort for upwards of 10+ months, even with great water conditions. That could be on the longer side (not sure), but I've been told it's definitely one of the slower growers.

[agent6473]

The oregon tort is a coral which, like others have said, requires a great deal of time to settle in (I would agree with the 8-10 month figure from my own experience with the coral). Once you reach this point, your coral will begin growing with increasing speed (bec's large colony is an example of this). However, if you move the coral within the tank or somehow change its environment, you may cause the coral to readjust and prevent the coral from growing. The best bet is to choose a good spot with decent lighting and flow and allow the coral to really settle in to it's new home.