Montipora cap cost

[tricia19632004]

If this question is not allowed, I apologize. I am not selling anything, just inquiring of a value.

I am considering purchase of a red monti cap about 8 inches in diameter from an individual who is moving and sizing down tank. Can anyone tell me a dollar average or dollar range that would be valued for?
Thank you.

 

[Doctorgori]

FWIW Monti caps grow fast, I’d guess a 8” diameter specimen takes maybe <2-3yrs from frag. YMMV.
Is it on a rock and what size tank you got?
oh, $70 bucks maybe, but get more opinions...
got a pic?

 

[minus9]

It would take less than a year to grow that size in my tank. I sold my colony earlier this year and it barely fit into a 5 gallon bucket. It had multiple shelves and I'm pretty sure I had to break a section off to fit it in the bucket? I sold it for $50. I'm sure there are plenty of reefers in your area who would be willing to give you a small frag? This stuff grows fast and will cover a large area in no time at all, so make sure you have room for it to grow. I would also isolate it to it's own rock, in case you change your mind down the road.

 

[cidermaster]

In my opinion an 8” piece has basically the same value as a small frag of it because it grows so unbelievably fast !! Again just my opinion .

 

[minus9]

Here's what I sold for $50

 

[monti mike]

In my opinion an 8” piece has basically the same value as a small frag of it because it grows so unbelievably fast !! Again just my opinion .

And they grow so fast some people would almost pay you to take it off their hands and make some space!

 

[andrewkw]

Local market will be the biggest determining factor. Yes they grow fast, but if its a nice deep red colour and a very nice shape then I think it's okay to pay / charge a little more. Especially given the fragility of a colony vs a frag it's local pickup or a bag full of frags. If you just want any random frag to grow out yourself then I would agree with free to a max of $5-10 would be a fair price.