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I doubt it will cure under water. In addition, some commercial silicones use other solvents besides acetic acid, and these solvents are much more toxic. If you do try silicone, make sure it is either for aquariums or is rated to be used in food preparation areas.

Acanthastrea lordhowensis has a wider range than just Australian waters, and is rather common in the trade anyway.

I've had bubbles accumulate on the underside of plating Montiporas, eventually causing tissue loss.

I have to target feed mine now and then or else they start to look bad. I've had them for about five years now, and it took me a year or so to figure this out, but now they seem to be very active all the time. Also, if you've had any significant fluctuations in salinity or other parameters...

That is stunning! I've always been interested in cold-water aquaria and it's exciting to see someone actually do one.