How do you trim a monti cap?

[Steve1500]

I’ve got an orange monti cap that’s going to need trimming soon. What is the best way to trim short of just breaking off pieces? I want it to look natural. I’ve heard of using a hack saw but I’m not sure I can get to it all the parts of the monti? Any other ideas or suggestions?

 

[Topreefer92]

I personally use bone cutter to take small chunks off at a time. That way you can prune and shape it.

 

[my.PsychReef]

Yes you can use bone cutters which is the easiest way. Trim a small part from the side or the area that needs trimming. If using bone cutters you can do it underwater so it’s not necessary to take the whole monti out of water.

 

[kyleinpdx]

or do any kind of cleaning in your tank, bump it ever so slightly and have it burst into 100 pieces... thats what I do, apparently.

 

[motortrendz]

Just touch it itll fall apart. Lol jk. Bone cutters.

 

[Billdogg]

I use both bone cutters and a hacksaw. A couple of my Montipora sp. corals have gotten so big and thick that the bone cutters just won't do the trick anymore