$500 Efflo and Tyree Purple Monster progression pics.

**secretreefer** · 06-30-2011, 06:37 AM

hey guys. recently acquired frags of these 2 i've always wanted. i got them about 2 weeks or so ago...

**secretreefer** · 06-30-2011, 05:56 PM

btw anyone know what placement is best?

**lowbudget** · 06-30-2011, 06:33 PM

both demand light lots of it. but always start from the bottom and acclimate up to your lighting. i have my pm mid way on a 20 tall tank running 250k mh se but pretty much right under the bulb. 500 efflo same but off to the side about 6 in from the water line

**secretreefer** · 06-30-2011, 06:36 PM

perfect. i have both of them halfway up in medium flow.

**GR808** · 07-01-2011, 01:53 AM

nice efflo bro... I gotta get me some of that!!!

**Reef UP** · 07-01-2011, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by secretreefer

perfect. i have both of them halfway up in medium flow.

Pm really like to get blasted by strong variable current, but I've seen it in tanks on the very bottom to 3" under the water line and looking great! Not sure on the efflo as I've never had one but I always see them about at mid point in tanks!

**Battlecorals** · 07-01-2011, 08:37 AM

In my experience to really get that nice flat shape out of your efflo good strong flow is a must. Pm's do seem to darken up in in a good way under medium to lower light.

Are these frags of yours under halides?

**secretreefer** · 07-01-2011, 01:14 PM

Thanks for more info guys. I'll move my efflo up higher in a more higher current and light, purple monster is just off the side from direct light and is in a higher flow area. i'm seeing polyp extension so i'll leave it where it is.

**Ostentum** · 07-17-2011, 12:28 AM

My purple monster was in the bottom 2/3 in medium to high flow under 250w MH. Tank is 24" deep. It was more of a light purple. I moved it up to just above the middle of the tank and it is a deep rich purple now. I would leave it low till it encrusts a little before you start tinkering with the placement. I know people who keep them in the top 1/3 and have the deep rich purple also.

**secretreefer** · 07-19-2011, 03:19 PM

bad news. had an alk swing and lost half the efflo BUT purple monster is G. i'll post a monthly pic every 30th.

**ja4207** · 07-19-2011, 07:24 PM

Do you dose?

**secretreefer** · 07-19-2011, 07:28 PM

yep, but for some reason all these years never had a problem only recently my alk dropped to 6.3

**secretreefer** · 08-30-2011, 04:45 AM

updated 29AUG11

**secretreefer** · 08-30-2011, 07:31 PM

lol and that isn't red bugs. my $500 efflo took a huge hit with my alk fluctuating. it's a tiny piece not even photo worthy....

**BillyC** · 10-24-2011, 05:01 PM

Any update on the PM secretreefer? I just got mine and placed it in the lower 1/3 of my 120g with 250w MH.

**darryl_v** · 10-25-2011, 12:16 AM

Hey SecretReefer.......sorry but I think I see a few red bugs on that PM.

**secretreefer** · 10-25-2011, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by darryl_v

Hey SecretReefer.......sorry but I think I see a few red bugs on that PM.

yup you're correct. i assumed my tank was "sterile" of RB but after closer examination yup. nothing like a good dose of interceptor can't cure. lol after 2 treatments i'm back to being RB free. ill be updating tomorrow with a progress shot.