SPS deep water acro lets see yours - Page 5

toothman · 11/05/2013, 02:47 AM

not sure of its name if was purchased as A. Fenneri, but after looing at Corals Of The World pictures it looks different. Not the most colorful but super interesting growth, tips look more green in person. It is about 6" across.

UTCReefer · 11/05/2013, 09:48 PM

Ive just got a nice solid green deepwater. It has one of my favorite growth patterns though.

Dave & Monica · 11/05/2013, 11:24 PM

Took a chance on a suharsonoi from diver den, it was listed as green, my hope is with hight 20k lighting, it will become yellow like some of the suharsonoi I see on RC

Piper27 · 11/06/2013, 05:25 AM

Here is one I don't see often. Having trouble getting it happy but hopefully it will color back up nice (turned green after it settled in). It was yellow when it arrived.

Top down shot, I believe it's a jacquelineae.

ReefRockerLive · 11/07/2013, 11:23 AM

Piper27, that is a gorgeous piece. It reminds me of the hawkins in color, but with a much more interesting growth pattern. I can't tell from the picture, is the acro tabling or growing upwards?

jcarbone61 · 11/07/2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jroovers

Doesn't seem to be much of an encruster, that is for sure. You think the frag is nice, you should see the mother colony in dvanacker's tank (his thread is here... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1910505)

Dude .....what are you doing ? Your tank looks amazing !!

Piper27 · 11/07/2013, 07:15 PM

Reefrockerlive, this is it from the side when it still had its yellowish or bleached color. This coral tables straight out in the wild and am hoping it continues in captivity. I think reef farmers had a colony in 2003 not sure what the status of that is or was.

Here is the pic of it when it came in, side shot to show the tabling form.

Piper27 · 11/09/2013, 04:08 PM

I just checked the system I have a frag of it in and it looks like its getting bluer tips on it. Anyone have experience keeping this coral? Obviously it was majorly ****ed when I got it.

tdb320reef · 12/29/2013, 01:14 PM

Bump for more pics. Here is one I just picked up... anyone know what it is?

DiscusHeckel · 12/29/2013, 02:02 PM

I hope to be able to post another picture of this frag (so-called red dragon) when it becomes a colony.

reefmutt · 12/29/2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefRockerLive

My Suharsoni Acro under the blue LED light

Hawkins w/ purple and green tip acro

I just love this thread... These are my favorite acros!!
Reefrocker, for these so called deep water acros, what settings do you run your Mitras at?

Tete · 12/29/2013, 05:31 PM

Here's my Tyree Red Dragon:

My Tyree Icefire Echinata:

My ORA Hawkins Blue Echinata

My unknown acro which looks just like Tyree Mr. Pacman:

haze152 · 12/29/2013, 06:06 PM

Moser · 12/29/2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefRockerLive

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Hawkins w/ purple and green tip acro

Nice Mr Pacman/ Hurlock acro…
I recently got a Wild Red Dragon, but it developed green tips in my tank!. I think the proper Wild Bali Red Dragon gets blue tips?...

Mo

Tete · 12/29/2013, 07:22 PM

The one in my photo does have light blue tips but that may be due to my lighting. There is no green on it at all.

ReefRockerLive · 12/29/2013, 10:57 PM

Awesome acros everyone, it's great to see this thread still getting updated.

After having a Hydor heater crack in the tank and nearly losing my Packman Brother colony, here's an updated shot, fully recovered.

@Reefmutt, I have my Mitras set to 75% max intensity with HV and RB at 100%, all other leds don't go above 25%. PM me if you want the exact file.

@Moser, thanks. I love getting in wild acros when I find them, it's like a mystery coral, either a gem or normal colored. I've had luck with Maricultred pieces as well, my Packman Brother was a mini cultured piece and started off brown.

Stylaster · 02/20/2014, 12:17 PM

The twilight dragon

reefmutt · 02/20/2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefRockerLive

Awesome acros everyone, it's great to see this thread still getting updated.

After having a Hydor heater crack in the tank and nearly losing my Packman Brother colony, here's an updated shot, fully recovered.

@Reefmutt, I have my Mitras set to 75% max intensity with HV and RB at 100%, all other leds don't go above 25%. PM me if you want the exact file.

@Moser, thanks. I love getting in wild acros when I find them, it's like a mystery coral, either a gem or normal colored. I've had luck with Maricultred pieces as well, my Packman Brother was a mini cultured piece and started off brown.

Thanks for the info! I missed it, earlier, somehow ..
Do you also keep higher light loving sps?
What are your dimensions and how many fixtures do you have?
Thanks!

ReefRockerLive · 02/20/2014, 04:09 PM

I have a Red Planet, Suharisoni, Cali Tort, and a baby blue tipped stag. Since my last post here, I've increased the overall intensity to 100% to provide more light to corals outside of the Mitras' dimensions. The acros are doing well in terms of color, with the exception of a few pieces.

The tank dimensions are 36" x 24" x 18" and is being lit by a single Mitras. It'll be getting replaced for the ATI hybrid within the next two weeks.

More even light distribution = Happier acros.

reefmutt · 02/20/2014, 09:38 PM

Ok so I have to ask... Why the ati and not a second Mitras?

ReefRockerLive · 02/20/2014, 10:03 PM

At this time, I cannot afford another Mitras and decided on the ATI because my Mitras is going to a friend whose setting up a tank similar to mine. The sale will greatly offset the large expense of the ATI. I also miss T5 lighting, but don't want to sacrifice the led shimmer.

reefmutt · 02/21/2014, 05:32 AM

Gotcha...
How long have you been using Reef Vitality what do you think of it?

AkoAung · 02/21/2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Achilles18

here's mine enjoy.

dude, it's all the same pics lol

ReefRockerLive · 02/22/2014, 02:46 PM

Matt, I sent you a PM.

Chicago · 02/22/2014, 03:36 PM

nice sps... wow!! tagging along

11/05/2013, 02:47 AM	#101
toothman Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila area (Newtown) Posts: 1,572	not sure of its name if was purchased as A. Fenneri, but after looing at Corals Of The World pictures it looks different. Not the most colorful but super interesting growth, tips look more green in person. It is about 6" across. __________________ Always looking to trade a frag. Current Tank Info: 400 gal reef, 2 darts, 1 hammerhead, 3 jebao wp 60, 125gal sump, Revolution kz skimmer, 6 400 watt radium, actinic flourescent, 50 X turnover, Zeovit

11/07/2013, 11:23 AM	#105
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	Piper27, that is a gorgeous piece. It reminds me of the hawkins in color, but with a much more interesting growth pattern. I can't tell from the picture, is the acro tabling or growing upwards? __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

11/07/2013, 07:15 PM	#107
Piper27 I love bengals Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Manassas Virginia Posts: 2,512	Reefrockerlive, this is it from the side when it still had its yellowish or bleached color. This coral tables straight out in the wild and am hoping it continues in captivity. I think reef farmers had a colony in 2003 not sure what the status of that is or was. Here is the pic of it when it came in, side shot to show the tabling form. Last edited by Piper27; 11/07/2013 at 08:05 PM.

12/29/2013, 02:02 PM	#110
DiscusHeckel Acropora Gardener Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 2,780	I hope to be able to post another picture of this frag (so-called red dragon) when it becomes a colony. __________________ Featured Tank OCT 2016 \| "Reef Hobbyist Magazine" TOTM OCT 2016 \| "Ultimate Reef", UK FB \| "/troutsReefTank/" 65G SPS Reef- ATI 8 X 39W PM; TM [Bacto-Balance A-; Reef Actif; Nitribiotic; Iodine]

12/29/2013, 10:57 PM	#116
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	Awesome acros everyone, it's great to see this thread still getting updated. After having a Hydor heater crack in the tank and nearly losing my Packman Brother colony, here's an updated shot, fully recovered. @Reefmutt, I have my Mitras set to 75% max intensity with HV and RB at 100%, all other leds don't go above 25%. PM me if you want the exact file. @Moser, thanks. I love getting in wild acros when I find them, it's like a mystery coral, either a gem or normal colored. I've had luck with Maricultred pieces as well, my Packman Brother was a mini cultured piece and started off brown. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

11/05/2013, 09:48 PM	#102
UTCReefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 652	Ive just got a nice solid green deepwater. It has one of my favorite growth patterns though.

11/05/2013, 11:24 PM	#103
Dave & Monica Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,255	Took a chance on a suharsonoi from diver den, it was listed as green, my hope is with hight 20k lighting, it will become yellow like some of the suharsonoi I see on RC

11/06/2013, 05:25 AM	#104
Piper27 I love bengals Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Manassas Virginia Posts: 2,512	Here is one I don't see often. Having trouble getting it happy but hopefully it will color back up nice (turned green after it settled in). It was yellow when it arrived. Top down shot, I believe it's a jacquelineae.

11/09/2013, 04:08 PM	#108
Piper27 I love bengals Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Manassas Virginia Posts: 2,512	I just checked the system I have a frag of it in and it looks like its getting bluer tips on it. Anyone have experience keeping this coral? Obviously it was majorly ****ed when I got it.

12/29/2013, 01:14 PM	#109
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	Bump for more pics. Here is one I just picked up... anyone know what it is?

12/29/2013, 05:31 PM	#112
Tete Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 34	Here's my Tyree Red Dragon: My Tyree Icefire Echinata: My ORA Hawkins Blue Echinata My unknown acro which looks just like Tyree Mr. Pacman:

12/29/2013, 06:06 PM	#113
haze152 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 115

12/29/2013, 07:22 PM	#115
Tete Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 34	The one in my photo does have light blue tips but that may be due to my lighting. There is no green on it at all.

02/20/2014, 12:17 PM	#117
Stylaster Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 493	The twilight dragon __________________ 312 gallon SPS Dominated System

02/20/2014, 04:09 PM	#119
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	I have a Red Planet, Suharisoni, Cali Tort, and a baby blue tipped stag. Since my last post here, I've increased the overall intensity to 100% to provide more light to corals outside of the Mitras' dimensions. The acros are doing well in terms of color, with the exception of a few pieces. The tank dimensions are 36" x 24" x 18" and is being lit by a single Mitras. It'll be getting replaced for the ATI hybrid within the next two weeks. More even light distribution = Happier acros. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

02/20/2014, 09:38 PM	#120
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Ok so I have to ask... Why the ati and not a second Mitras? __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

02/20/2014, 10:03 PM	#121
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	At this time, I cannot afford another Mitras and decided on the ATI because my Mitras is going to a friend whose setting up a tank similar to mine. The sale will greatly offset the large expense of the ATI. I also miss T5 lighting, but don't want to sacrifice the led shimmer. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

02/21/2014, 05:32 AM	#122
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Gotcha... How long have you been using Reef Vitality what do you think of it? __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

02/22/2014, 02:46 PM	#124
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	Matt, I sent you a PM. __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

02/22/2014, 03:36 PM	#125
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	nice sps... wow!! tagging along __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator