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They dont sell colonies the size of what you have lol
Jda is right. He’s actually being very nice. Your lfs should have said something similar before purchase. And never would an acro that large be imported. It would die on the way and cost a ton to ship, with special packaging (wouldn’t fit in a normal box).
In any case its a beautiful coral - I'm curious - how big is it actually - I was guessing about 7-8 inches across (based on the size of the base) from tip to tip?I'm actually amazed at all the negativity, how are colonies imported from around the world if everyone is certain of the inevitable death that has now been placed on this colony? Seems like a colony in captivity has a better chance of a 1 hour move than a colony from the wild that has been in a box for 48 hours flying half way around the world.
Beautiful coral - and I wouldn't worry about it. Although sometimes changing from MH to LED can cause issues. Do you know the PAR of the old vs new tank? Is there a reason you don't want to break it apart? Or - sell to an LFS? My guess is that its worth a fair amount...Now you guys have me worried about this colony I had to pull from my display. Chemistry is largely the same but my frag system is hybrid with less PAR than the 8X80 watt sunpower in the display. Flow is greater though. For the first week it has been fine. Trying to find a new bigger home for it. 14" X 11"
Beautiful coral - and I wouldn't worry about it. Although sometimes changing from MH to LED can cause issues. Do you know the PAR of the old vs new tank? Is there a reason you don't want to break it apart? Or - sell to an LFS? My guess is that its worth a fair amount...
Anybody care to throw out a $value they think a colony like this should trade for? I really don't have any idea.Now you guys have me worried about this colony I had to pull from my display. Chemistry is largely the same but my frag system is hybrid with less PAR than the 8X80 watt sunpower in the display. Flow is greater though. For the first week it has been fine. Trying to find a new bigger home for it. 14" X 11"
I would think it should be ok - kind of like if you buy a new coral - and use the acclimation setting on it - the other corals in the tank do not seem too bothered by that?It was in over 500 PAR and now 300-350 max.
I have fragged it several times over the years so I have backups in my tanks, LFS tanks, and other local hobbyist tanks. I am shopping it around here on R2R CT reef club. I would not be up to trying to package this for shipping.
It is tricolor valida and grows SUPER fast.
Anybody care to throw out a $value they think a colony like this should trade for? I really don't have any idea.
Sorry for the confusion. After looking at my past comments I realized I kept mentioning it 'dieing' which is almost never the case. I meant it would bleach not die. My apologies for stiring the pot, was not my intention.Here are a couple of interesting pictures lol. @ScottB prompted me to purchase this colony - about 6-7 inches at the LFS - Will see how it does... And @Stuartmercer - (more interesting) - here is a picture of a coral that I happened to 'bump' and knock off 3 heads (its about 5 inches) - at first the interior was completely 'white' - but - clearly not 'dead' - the picture today shows the growth coming back. deep inside the coral (the bluish tinting). And if you look at how 'tight' the heads are - I dont see how they would be getting much flow inside. Again not wanting to argue just to understand where you're coming from?
no need to apologize - Im curious - do you think the 'bleaching' that occurs under the colony hurts it? I was thinking about what you said - my guess is - and its totally a guess - is that the tissue shaded - does 'turn white' - it obtains nutrients from the rest of the colony - and excretes its wastes the same way - I have just never heard the flow issue raised...... No worriesSorry for the confusion. After looking at my past comments I realized I kept mentioning it 'dieing' which is almost never the case. I meant it would bleach not die. My apologies for stiring the pot, was not my intention.
Possibly under some circumstances that it could harm the coral but not too sure.no need to apologize - Im curious - do you think the 'bleaching' that occurs under the colony hurts it? I was thinking about what you said - my guess is - and its totally a guess - is that the tissue shaded - does 'turn white' - it obtains nutrients from the rest of the colony - and excretes its wastes the same way - I have just never heard the flow issue raised...... No worries
It is actually about 14" around tip to tip and about 12" tallI think you're correct - it would be difficult to import an acre that big. BUT there are lots of LFS that sell colonies and transport them locally to large tanks, etc. The LFS I go to has large colonies for sale (for a fair bit of money) - and they install them in large tanks. I do not get the sense that there is a huge problem with this.
In any case its a beautiful coral - I'm curious - how big is it actually - I was guessing about 7-8 inches across (based on the size of the base) from tip to tip?