Difference Between RR Crazy T and TSA Minions Monti?

[LilElroyJetson]

I know a lot of these corals are just variations of the same species with different names slapped on them but considering the positive reputation of the companies responsible for these and my unfamiliarity with the corals, I figured I’d ask to see if someone with ACTUAL knowledge of these two high-end montis might be able to articulate the difference for me. Looks like just more of the orange center on the Crazy T but I’ve seen frags of the Minions with what looks like more orange.
Cc: @TopShelfAquatics @WWC

Reef Raft Crazy T Monti:

Top Shelf Aquatics Minions Monti:

 

[Sabellafella]

I know a lot of these corals are just variations of the same species with different names slapped on them but considering the positive reputation of the companies responsible for these and my unfamiliarity with the corals, I figured I’d ask to see if someone with ACTUAL knowledge of these two high-end montis might be able to articulate the difference for me. Looks like just more of the orange center on the Crazy T but I’ve seen frags of the Minions with what looks like more orange.
Cc: @TopShelfAquatics @WWC

Reef Raft Crazy T Monti:

Top Shelf Aquatics Minions Monti:

I had gotten into collecting all of the rainbow cebuensis montipora, if there had to be any that are exactly alike, it would be them 2. I've been growing the rrusa crazy t for 2 1/2 years now. You can achieve more orange with lower lighting, and more green/yellow with higher lighting. This colony is in upward 300 par, usually some frags go with the lps in about 100 par, and they turn completely fire orange with red. I dont have any photos of lower lit frags at the moment, but if I get back to this thread in a month or two, I'll post them.

 

[LilElroyJetson]

I had gotten into collecting all of the rainbow cebuensis montipora, if there had to be any that are exactly alike, it would be them 2. I've been growing the rrusa crazy t for 2 1/2 years now. You can achieve more orange with lower lighting, and more green/yellow with higher lighting. This colony is in upward 300 par, usually some frags go with the lps in about 100 par, and they turn completely fire orange with red. I dont have any photos of lower lit frags at the moment, but if I get back to this thread in a month or two, I'll post them.

Incredible colony! And great info. If you remember to check back in here would be great to see pics. Thanks @Sabellafella!

 

[Sabellafella]

I had gotten into collecting all of the rainbow cebuensis montipora, if there had to be any that are exactly alike, it would be them 2. I've been growing the rrusa crazy t for 2 1/2 years now. You can achieve more orange with lower lighting, and more green/yellow with higher lighting. This colony is in upward 300 par, usually some frags go with the lps in about 100 par, and they turn completely fire orange with red. I dont have any photos of lower lit frags at the moment, but if I get back to this thread in a month or two, I'll post them.

Well it's about a month and I still have nothing to show for it LOL but will be putting frags into lower par at the end of the week.

 

[LilElroyJetson]

Well it's about a month and I still have nothing to show for it LOL but will be putting frags into lower par at the end of the week.

Appreciate you coming back to update @Sabellafella! Please keep me posted!

 

[logansreef]

Update?

 

[Darwin]

Frag from @Sabellafella with a little red and orange, beautiful piece

 

[fredward]

Hope no one minds if I revive this one. I got a frag of this at Reefapalooza. Wanted to see if you guys had any updated pictures? Still trying to figure out it’s growth pattern

 

[Sabellafella]

I had gotten into collecting all of the rainbow cebuensis montipora, if there had to be any that are exactly alike, it would be them 2. I've been growing the rrusa crazy t for 2 1/2 years now. You can achieve more orange with lower lighting, and more green/yellow with higher lighting. This colony is in upward 300 par, usually some frags go with the lps in about 100 par, and they turn completely fire orange with red. I dont have any photos of lower lit frags at the moment, but if I get back to this thread in a month or two, I'll post them.

Wow 4 years later. I grown out the larger frag. Also have 4 other colonys the same size. But it definitely stayed in the same spot since then.

 

[miyags]

Wow 4 years later. I grown out the larger frag. Also have 4 other colonys the same size. But it definitely stayed in the same spot since then.

great, job

 

[LilElroyJetson]

Hope no one minds if I revive this one. I got a frag of this at Reefapalooza. Wanted to see if you guys had any updated pictures? Still trying to figure out it’s growth pattern

Thanks a TON, actually, for reviving this. I had completely forgotten about this thread and it’s incredible to see what @Sabellafella has done! One of my absolute favorite corals ever. I need to get my hands on one of these as soon as this new build is up and running.

 

[LilElroyJetson]

Wow 4 years later. I grown out the larger frag. Also have 4 other colonys the same size. But it definitely stayed in the same spot since then.

Really incredible job man! This colony and your tank look gorgeous!

 

[Da8]

Wow 4 years later. I grown out the larger frag. Also have 4 other colonys the same size. But it definitely stayed in the same spot since then.

Year update? :)

 

[Sabellafella]

Year update? :)

Lol. I have like 3 of these now haha.

I tried my best to keep it's shape but when I get the time I'll put up a photo

 

[nicolehuntah]

2 year update? lol

 

[Sabellafella]

2 year update? lol

 

[Sabellafella]

Have to get photos of the others lol. I have to prune this thing back monthly. Actually pretty obnoxious to manage