Best holy grail torch?

[Lost in the Sauce]

I totally understand what your saying. Think of it like guiding me to get the right one. I have already made up my mind for getting one and am now just asking questions for the right one.

I'd say if you're going to drop a grand on a torch, make a short list and try to see them in person. See which one you love the most. The "best" anything is totally subjective to the looker.

TSA is one of the biggest lineage torches. There's also a bunch of non TSA HG torches being passed off as them.

If you like the color pattern, go see some.

 

[ReefSakes]

I agree a cc24k is a great looking torch. Hopefully I'll add one to my system one day. However you don't need a lineage piece to get find those colors and brightness. Nearly all mines are wild that colored up over time and most were from online buys.

 

[JoJosReef]

I'm not recommending you get one. I know nothing about your system. I love them enough to own one. I'm simply participating in the conversation around the best holy grail by opinion.

I have seen this colony in person. The photo is a bit too yellow, but it's a great color irl.

TCk Master Torch

www.goldenstatecorals.com

And the people at GSC are great!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

And the people at GSC are great!

I miss Nathan, but yes. They are.

 

[Roatan Reef]

Also....you can drop all the $$$$$ you want on a special coral...like the Holy Grail....just remember, as with all Coral...it will never look the same as it did at your LFS or online retailers once its in your tank...maybe, eventually, it will get close, but not for 6 months.

Me...I'm never paying $2k for a coral...my red torch with green tips was $60...and it's awesome!

 

[TCseh]

I'd say if you're going to drop a grand on a torch, make a short list and try to see them in person. See which one you love the most. The "best" anything is totally subjective to the looker.

TSA is one of the biggest lineage torches. There's also a bunch of non TSA HG torches being passed off as them.

If you like the color pattern, go see some.

I agree with looking around. Right now I was thinking between asd and cornbreds. The reason I ask if one is better than the other is that I can get cornbreds for 500 and asd for 1k. Is asd really worth 500 more?

 

[ReefSakes]

I wouldn't get cornbread anything nowadays lol. Unless you really like pencil head pieces at astronomical prices

 

[TCseh]

I wouldn't get cornbread anything nowadays lol. Unless you really like pencil head pieces at astronomical prices

That explains it well. Lol

 

[TCseh]

I wouldn't get cornbread anything nowadays lol. Unless you really like pencil head pieces at astronomical prices

Then my question is gsd holy grail for 600 or asd for 1k. Anybody know anything what one is best value?

 

[ReefSakes]

Then my question is gsd holy grail for 600 or asd for 1k. Anybody know anything what one is best value?

Honestly bro. Buy what your eyes enjoy seeing. It shouldn't matter what anyone else think. What exactly are you looking for in a torch? Are you just trying to buy a name or a color scheme?

 

[TCseh]

Honestly bro. Buy what your eyes enjoy seeing. It shouldn't matter what anyone else think. What exactly are you looking for in a torch? Are you just trying to buy a name or a color scheme?

Two things I am looking for. Color and resale value. I am looking for one that I can re sell and make my money back and to afford more coral in the future. That doesn't mean I want to buy an ugly one though. That's why color matters.

 

[adittam]

Honestly bro. Buy what your eyes enjoy seeing. It shouldn't matter what anyone else think. What exactly are you looking for in a torch? Are you just trying to buy a name or a color scheme?

He’s made it pretty clear that he just wants to buy whatever torch he thinks he can make the most money growing and fragging.

 

[ReefSakes]

Well if that is your end goal then find a cc24k. You will be spending 2k plus from a reputable caretaker and a long line to wait.

 

[adittam]

Two things I am looking for. Color and resale value. I am looking for one that I can re sell and make my money back and to afford more coral in the future. That doesn't mean I want to buy an ugly one though. That's why color matters.

Serious question: have you successfully kept any torches for at least 6 months yet? They’re easily the most difficult euphyllia to keep…

 

[TCseh]

Serious question: have you successfully kept any torches for at least 6 months yet? They’re easily the most difficult euphyllia to keep…

I have not kept a torch coral for 6 months yet. I am keeping torches though.

 

[adittam]

I have not kept a torch coral for 6 months yet. I am keeping torches though.

I would make sure you’re getting good, consistent growth (as opposed to just staying alive) for your other torches before dropping this kind of money on one, if you’ve got your heart set on this plan. Just my 2 cents, cause they can look absolutely great for a couple months and then suddenly be only a skeleton a few days later for no discernible reason.

 

[TCseh]

I would make sure you’re getting good, consistent growth (as opposed to just staying alive) for your other torches before dropping this kind of money on one, if you’ve got your heart set on this plan. Just my 2 cents, cause they can look absolutely great for a couple months and then suddenly be only a skeleton a few days later for no discernible reason.

I agree with what you are saying. I believe my water quality is nutrient rich hence why I started this thread, I don't mind taking advice from others though. The only things that are off are alkalinity at 10dkh and ph at 7.8-7.9. I try to dose kalkwasser but it doesn't seem to go up.

 

[Coral Kai]

i prefer bananas and tigers over grails

 

[TCseh]

I would make sure you’re getting good, consistent growth (as opposed to just staying alive) for your other torches before dropping this kind of money on one, if you’ve got your heart set on this plan. Just my 2 cents, cause they can look absolutely great for a couple months and then suddenly be only a skeleton a few days later for no discernible reason.

Also any difference between holy grail and 24k holy grail?

 

[adittam]

Also any difference between holy grail and 24k holy grail?

They. Are. All. Made. Up. Names.