Fiji Yellow leathers

wmv · Feb 25, 2024

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has gotten a yellow leather since Fiji re/opened, and if so where did you get it? I’ve been on the lookout for a true yellow for awhile now but haven’t been able to find one. Only seen them for sale on tidal gardens website for like two hours before they sold out and those were very small frags it seems. If anyone knows the best place to get one from please let me know! Thanks!

mfinn · Feb 26, 2024

wmv said:
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has gotten a yellow leather since Fiji re/opened, and if so where did you get it? I’ve been on the lookout for a true yellow for awhile now but haven’t been able to find one. Only seen them for sale on tidal gardens website for like two hours before they sold out and those were very small frags it seems. If anyone knows the best place to get one from please let me know! Thanks!

I found mine at my favorite local reef store, Barrier Reef Aquariums. Had to get on a wait list, but was able to get one from their second shipment.
Might want to check around at your local stores.

wmv · Feb 26, 2024

mfinn said:
I found mine at my favorite local reef store, Barrier Reef Aquariums. Had to get on a wait list, but was able to get one from their second shipment.
Might want to check around at your local stores.

That's awesome how's it doing so far in your tank? And yeah I've been visiting my LFS's every weekend but nothing yet... definitely going to keep an eye out though.

mfinn · Feb 26, 2024

wmv said:
That's awesome how's it doing so far in your tank? And yeah I've been visiting my LFS's every weekend but nothing yet... definitely going to keep an eye out though.

It's doing ok. But I am struggling with my led lighting and getting the color down to 10k. Definitely needs 10k or lower.

wmv · Feb 26, 2024

mfinn said:
It's doing ok. But I am struggling with my led lighting and getting the color down to 10k. Definitely needs 10k or lower.

What kind of lights do you have and would you mind sharing what % white and blue you run?

mfinn · Feb 26, 2024

wmv said:
Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has gotten a yellow leather since Fiji re/opened, and if so where did you get it? I’ve been on the lookout for a true yellow for awhile now but haven’t been able to find one. Only seen them for sale on tidal gardens website for like two hours before they sold out and those were very small frags it seems. If anyone knows the best place to get one from please let me know! Thanks!

I see there are currently 3 Fiji yellow leathers at corals.com

mfinn · Feb 26, 2024

wmv said:
What kind of lights do you have and would you mind sharing what % white and blue you run?

I have a pair of CoralCare gen 2 fixtures and I pretty turned the blues off.
I have a gen 5 XR15 and I'm going to try and see if I can use it like a spot light. Turn the blues and uv off completely and point it towards the yellow leather

wmv · Feb 26, 2024

mfinn said:
I see there are currently 3 Fiji yellow leathers at corals.com

Just ordered one thank you

reeftwincities · Feb 26, 2024

I grabbed 3 from @SupraSaltyReefer. All came in super healthy and neon yellow. Not sure if he has more but I would recommend him as a seller. Super communicative and healthy corals!

Roatan Reef · Feb 26, 2024

Friend of mine got one from a LFS in Melbourne FL, it Whited out a bit, but first few days, but is now super yellow.

HudsonReefer2.0 · Feb 26, 2024

wmv said:
Just ordered one thank you

Which one?

ca1ore · Feb 26, 2024

Also ordered a yellow from corals.com. Got a Koji nepthia also. Now it’s full

. I run my softie tank at right around 10K.

wmv · Feb 27, 2024

Roatan Reef said:
Friend of mine got one from a LFS in Melbourne FL, it Whited out a bit, but first few days, but is now super yellow.

That’s good to know, thank you

wmv · Feb 27, 2024

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Which one?

Is was WYSIWYG, photos off the site now but I can post a pic when it arrives tomorrow if you’d like!

wmv · Feb 27, 2024

ca1ore said:
Also ordered a yellow from corals.com. Got a Koji nepthia also. Now it’s full . I run my softie tank at right around 10K.

When did you order yours? And if you got it already how does it look?

ca1ore · Feb 27, 2024

wmv said:
When did you order yours? And if you got it already how does it look?

It is due to arrive tomorrow.

wmv · Feb 29, 2024

ca1ore said:
It is due to arrive tomorrow.

How does yours look!

wmv · Feb 29, 2024

For anyone wondering, I did end up ordering one from corals.com and I couldn't be happier with the experience. They sent exactly what I ordered (I know how that sounds but I think we all know how often people get sent the wrong coral and get told to wait for it to "color up"). But yes they sent a very yellow leather, packaging was great, and polyps started to extend even while it was still in the bag floating so it must've had a very stress free traveling experience. @Corals.com I'm always hesitant purchasing live animals online but I have to give credit where its due, you guys did a fantastic job and I look forward to hopefully more yellow leathers in the future.