sps

Moving into my new condo so going to set up my brand new unused tank shown in my tank thread, which has now been sitting empty at my old LFS for 2 years (when I thought I was jumping back into the hobby head first) due to life's twists and turns. I'm trying to get my game plan in order for how...

On Monday I changed my mp40 schedule from short pulse all 24:00 to twelve hours of pulse thru the dark hours but thru light cycle having two hour intervals of reef crest and nutrient transport alternating. When I say the flow was strong, i mean it was mayhem in there. I should have taken a video...

I've had this problem periodically with certain SPS corals. The flesh essentially dies on some of the tips, and sometimes then the entire body gradually dies. Specifically it's been a problem on these Blue Torts. This Tort showed the same effect elsewhere, so I fragged off the good part, and...

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Tank is 180gallon. 18 months old, started from dry rock and sand. All sps. Everything was doing ok, not the best growth but growth until late March. The Acropora started to die off. My Montipora frags still are growing but at this point I lost around a dozen frags. Around that time I did switch...

Within the last month, my monti cap bleached randomly and seems to be spreading to the leptoseris (which had been touching the monti cap). Any idea what this is and what to do about it? Been monitoring the last couple weeks and seems to be spreading. I suspect that it may have been higher...

Hello, Selling 12 frags of Vivid confetti. Asking 150$ obo. Will do deal if you take them all. Also have chunks of bill murray and green slimer cut to order. Shipping $50 Standard 2 hour DOA, not responsible for any delays, but I will always try to make things right if the issue is outside...

Long-Time Reefers — What Still Gets You Excited? 🧠🔥🐠 To all the seasoned hobbyists out there— You’ve seen trends come and go. You’ve grown colonies, tackled pests, chased that perfect spectrum, and maybe even fragged more than you can count. But even after all these years… there’s still...

Lets see all those brown out specials you pick up wondering if they will survive the night just to watch them flourish! Ill start off with a couple pieces I purchased recently 5/23/25 6/14/25 5/23/25 6/14/25

Local pickup in Hacienda Heights, CA Standard DOA Flat rate shipping $50 UPS Next Day Air $100 minimum order FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL - SPEND $500+ GET 20% OFF I have multiples of most everything so if something is sold, just reach out anyways. All aquacultured including the euphyllia! Buy with...

Hey all. Im starting this as a coral showoff thread as well as a way to introduce myself as the newest member of the Top Shelf family. As a little back story about myself my name is Steve and Ive been in the saltwater hobby for about 14 years now. I Went from hobbyist to garage vendor to retail...

looking for an ID on this Coral it caught my eye, looks like some type of Montipora.

Hello here is a list of what’s available right now after fragging 50$ for shipping FREE shipping at 300$ PayPal or Zelle Fairy fart zoas 60 a frag each has at least 4 polyps Rainbow Rhinos 2+ polyps 5 frags at 70 a frag Princess oxana 2+ polyp per frag 10 frags 130 each Spectral...

Im leaving the hobby for a bit (planning on moving and buying my dream car so it's not too sad) and I need to get rid of all my gear for the time being to be able to do so. these are great deals for anyone trying to start a large sps tank! Tank & Filtration: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL w/ custom...

TSA's 13th Year Anniversary Live Sale is Here! Get ready for an epic coral shopping event this weekend! We’re dropping over 4,000 stunning corals at unbeatable prices—something for every reefer! When? Saturday & Sunday June 7th and 8th ⏰ 11 AM - 11 PM EST(Both Days) From vibrant softies to...

Wondering if anyone knew what the name was or had ever seen something similar to this Acro. Thanks in advance

Here are the latest batch of high-end Frags. Most frags have been healed for over 4 weeks and are encrusting (see below): (Apologies for the picture quality) 1) Vivid confetti (multi branch) - $60 Sold 2) Oregon Tort - $50 3) TSA Fruity Pebbles (multi branch)- $55 4) Bill Murray...

This is my tank, we have had it up and running for 7 months. This are not staying this way I still have yet to glue things down. we do two water changes a week and we have just added the maxima clam a few days ago. and I couldn’t be more in love with her 🥰

I have some frags from some recent tank clean up. #1-3 have been healing for a few months now and the others are fresh cut yesterday. Prices are below or $40 takes them all. Located in Burke, VA. #1 - $20 Orange Monti Digi #2 - $10 Orange Monti Digi #3 - $5 Orange Monti Digi...

Hello everyone, A friend recently pointed out a strange phenomenon in my SPS corals after looking at some of my photos. All of them seem to be growing in an unusual way — forming what look like "balls" or "bubbles" on their tissue. This is especially noticeable on my Fox Flame, where the effect...

hi, im between cyphastrea and astreopora and then I think its neither. any suggestions would be great, as long as I can research the parameters etc. I don't need a specific name. thanks!

Hey everyone! Check out this behind-the-scenes look at some of the SPS corals that we're growing for our online store!

Selling an acro pack of a few of my favorites. 100% aquacultured by me from my mother colonies. No photoshop. PM or text me if interested. WYSIWYG. No shipping, local pick-up only! 1. Battlecorals Hyperberry 2. MattV Pacific Wave 3. PC Superman 4. OG Oregon Tort 5. CB Maleficent

Pickup in Hacienda Heights, CA Standard DOA policy (Contact within 2 hrs of first attempted delivery) -- SOLD -- Pack 1 (Left to right): RRC Grafted Goldenrod Anacropora WWC Contraband Grafted Digitata WWC Heartbreaker JF Fox Flame WWC Jawbreaker Grafted Montipora OG Strawberry Shortcake LRO...

Trying to clear some space off my frag rack. Local only. Can meet in the Dallas/Plano area. Photos were taken under whites with no filter. Greg Hiller's Aquadelight Colony - $75 TGC Pearly Gates - $50 Battlecorals Orange Blast - $50 Battlecorals Conveyor Belt of Fleshdunce - $50