Awesome Acropora!!! Id Please?

Zik · 02/23/2017, 02:27 AM

Got this beauty a few days ago! Grabbed it for a pretty good deal (I think?)
$15 @ a LFS. They had a few larger pieces they actually recommended me to take, but I liked the branching of this guy most, even if it was smaller.

Any particular ID on it? I know it's an SPS Acropora, but it appears different acros have higher or lower light requirements?

Thanks!

eder10986 · 02/23/2017, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Zik

Got this beauty a few days ago! Grabbed it for a pretty good deal (I think?)

$15 @ a LFS. They had a few larger pieces they actually recommended me to take, but I liked the branching of this guy most, even if it was smaller.

Any particular ID on it? I know it's an SPS Acropora, but it appears different acros have higher or lower light requirements?

Thanks!

I'm no expert but looks like a bonsai I've been after for several months. Super jealous. Regardless of whether I'm right or wrong it's amazing and I need one

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Bpb · 02/23/2017, 05:23 AM

Acropora valida

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Zik · 02/23/2017, 05:30 AM

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I'm no expert but looks like a bonsai I've been after for several months. Super jealous. Regardless of whether I'm right or wrong it's amazing and I need one

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Haha thanks!!! I love the color on it. If you're local to so-cal I can refer you to where to get it!

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Acropora valida

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Thanks! Bonsai is a type of valida, yeah?

Bpb · 02/23/2017, 07:00 AM

Yes I believe

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Zik · 02/23/2017, 05:36 PM

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Yes I believe

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Thanks!

outssider · 02/23/2017, 06:58 PM

what store did you get it at ??

Zik · 02/24/2017, 12:22 AM

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what store did you get it at ??

Coral Supply off Topanga. Looks like you're right around the corner

They had like 3 additional of this one, 1 was almost double the size (come to think of it.. I could have 'fragged' it and made it 2, oh well!), all $15

Really awesome store w/ what seems to be decent prices for a LFS.

You been before?

crawlerman · 02/24/2017, 09:48 AM

Wow, wish I could get corals like that in Pittsburgh for $15. Nice deep purple color

minus9 · 02/24/2017, 11:34 AM

Nice, I stop by there all the time. Andrea is nice and I always have a good chat with her.
Nice, valida!

Diana A · 02/24/2017, 11:49 AM

That is beautiful! So jealous

Diana A · 02/24/2017, 11:52 AM

The going price is +- $45 for 1"-1.5" They like bright light and strong water movement

Zik · 02/24/2017, 12:20 PM

Thanks guys!!! Awesome, can't wait to see how my system treats the lil guy!

jda · 02/25/2017, 02:22 PM

Yup. Looks like a mari bonsai knockoff. Acropora Valida. You can tell more once is start to encrust.

It will take all of the good light that you can give it. 500-750+ par under T5 or MH but would probably be fine under 250-300. I don't know how clean your LED light is, but I would start it pretty low and see how much it can take.

That rock looks pretty clean. Is this a new tank? If so, then tender your expectations. While this is a really easy acropora to keep, no acropora is easy in a new tank.

slin1977 · 02/25/2017, 04:39 PM

IMO - this type can be sensitive to shipping ,dipping and LED, I see these bleach often at the LFS under their famous brand LED- I would acclimate it slowly to this light , in the short term , it's not going to be doing much for at least a couple of weeks from the stress of shipping.
I would also go on to say that when it comes to dipping them , dip them for the least amount of time possible.
I wish you success with your A.Valida - they are magnificent to look at.

Zik · 02/27/2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slin1977

IMO - this type can be sensitive to shipping ,dipping and LED, I see these bleach often at the LFS under their famous brand LED- I would acclimate it slowly to this light , in the short term , it's not going to be doing much for at least a couple of weeks from the stress of shipping.
I would also go on to say that when it comes to dipping them , dip them for the least amount of time possible.
I wish you success with your A.Valida - they are magnificent to look at.

Thank you very much! I'll be sure to post updates!

02/23/2017, 02:27 AM	#1
Zik Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 308	Awesome Acropora!!! Id Please? Got this beauty a few days ago! Grabbed it for a pretty good deal (I think?) $15 @ a LFS. They had a few larger pieces they actually recommended me to take, but I liked the branching of this guy most, even if it was smaller. Any particular ID on it? I know it's an SPS Acropora, but it appears different acros have higher or lower light requirements? Thanks!

02/24/2017, 11:49 AM	#11
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	That is beautiful! So jealous __________________ diana

02/24/2017, 11:52 AM	#12
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	The going price is +- $45 for 1"-1.5" They like bright light and strong water movement __________________ diana

02/25/2017, 04:39 PM	#15
slin1977 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 392	IMO - this type can be sensitive to shipping ,dipping and LED, I see these bleach often at the LFS under their famous brand LED- I would acclimate it slowly to this light , in the short term , it's not going to be doing much for at least a couple of weeks from the stress of shipping. I would also go on to say that when it comes to dipping them , dip them for the least amount of time possible. I wish you success with your A.Valida - they are magnificent to look at. __________________ Nils

02/23/2017, 05:23 AM	#3
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Acropora valida Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/23/2017, 07:00 AM	#5
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Yes I believe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/23/2017, 06:58 PM	#7
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	what store did you get it at ??

02/24/2017, 09:48 AM	#9
crawlerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 503	Wow, wish I could get corals like that in Pittsburgh for $15. Nice deep purple color

02/24/2017, 11:34 AM	#10
minus9 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: I'm in the Valley, Dude! Posts: 1,349	Nice, I stop by there all the time. Andrea is nice and I always have a good chat with her. Nice, valida!

02/24/2017, 12:20 PM	#13
Zik Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 308	Thanks guys!!! Awesome, can't wait to see how my system treats the lil guy!

02/25/2017, 02:22 PM	#14
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	Yup. Looks like a mari bonsai knockoff. Acropora Valida. You can tell more once is start to encrust. It will take all of the good light that you can give it. 500-750+ par under T5 or MH but would probably be fine under 250-300. I don't know how clean your LED light is, but I would start it pretty low and see how much it can take. That rock looks pretty clean. Is this a new tank? If so, then tender your expectations. While this is a really easy acropora to keep, no acropora is easy in a new tank.