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And here are the remaining two frags from the Nanofins package.


Area 51
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Tyree Pink Watermelon
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Dude, sweet frags from TDF! Glad to see they're much better than JKR's frags. That tangerine dream frag was unbelievably tiny.
 
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Dude, sweet frags from TDF! Glad to see they're much better than JKR's frags. That tangerine dream frag was unbelievably tiny.

I agree.

Zack from The Digital Fishroom doesn't kid around when he sells you frags.

The size of the Tangerine Dreams from JKR was unexpected. The frag should have been advertised as "grain of rice."
 

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those chalices are looking rough, hopefully they bounce back!

I'd look rough too if I was stuck in a dark box for 24 hours and shipped half way across the US.

It'll take a minute or so before all the colors bounce back.

I am just glad about the size of these huge frags.
 

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I like rice. Jasmine rice, white rice, sticky rice, brown rice, basmati rice, short grain, long grain, you name it. But not chalice frags the size of rice.
 

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Wesley, went through your thread again, those Chalice are SWeeeeET. Is Nanofin local.
 
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I received my Ebay RNegret package on 3/21/13. I was a little hesitant in bidding for corals, but it sure was a fun experience after outbidding another reefer.

This order was exciting because I was able to purchase a rainbow chalice.

I know that there are many rainbow chalices out there and the one that I have had my eye on is the SC Dynamite. After all the dust settles on all the new rainbow chalices that has entered the market in 2012, I am confident that the SC Dynamite will be king of the hill. Until I can afford a frag, I will have to settle with the CB Flaming Bugatti.

I am loving the red base with bright contrasting green/yellow eyes. The green and orange rim is a sweet addition as well. There is also a splash of royal blue to add to the mix.


CB Flaming Bugatti (I only purchased one frag, but I wanted to post two pictures of this beauty)
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CB Flaming Bugatti
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In this next picture is the Candy Apple Orange (left), Pink Rhinos (middle) and JF Bloodshot (purchased from a different reefer).

Everytime I try and take a solo picture of the zoas, they keep closing up on me. So I will have to settle with a group shot.
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Here is a God of War frag I was able to pick up from a local reefer. I have to thank him for hooking me up with this sweet 7 polyp frag.
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Below is a pic of the God of War along side with my JF Bloodshots. The frag acclimated very well and has almost all heads opening up.
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I picked up a few zoas this past weekend from from two fellow reefers.


Strawberry Wine
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This polyp was sold to me as a Space Monster...possibly a morph.
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Strawberry Wine & Space Monster sp
(Group shop of both zoas cheesing for the camera)
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I picked up a few zoas this past weekend from from two fellow reefers.


Strawberry Wine
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This polyp was sold to me as a Space Monster...possibly a morph.
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Strawberry Wine & Space Monster sp
(Group shop of both zoas cheesing for the camera)
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That space monster looks like a link galaxy. I the skirt changes, then it's a space monster.
If i knew you wanted a space monster i could've hooked you up with one. ;-)


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That space monster looks like a link galaxy. I the skirt changes, then it's a space monster.
If i knew you wanted a space monster i could've hooked you up with one. ;-)


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Ryan, now that you mentioned the pink galaxy, I am thinking that's what the zoa is. I'll give it a few weeks to fully acclimate and see how the skirts and main plate look.

About the Space Monster offer, I'll hit you up next order. I have a 5 polyp frag from PZ that's been sitting in my tank for more than 5 months and it just isn't coloring up and the polyps are tiny.


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I've been lazy updating my thread lately. I have still been keeping up with my weekly water changes and dosing, but posting pics of my recent coral purchases have been lagging.

Here is a nice chalice I was able to get from a fellow reefer. Believe me, acquiring the Bahama Mama chalice was very hard. Not too many reefers are selling this beautiful chalice.

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Next is my order I received from Aqua SD. I wasn't able to take a picture of the Vitamin C polyps and Mohawks, but they sure look nice under the Kessil a350's.

I have been searching for a red rim chalice for months and I finally found Aqua SD selling the Burning Assassin.


Burning Assassin
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Viking's Plunder Acan
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Here is a picture I borrowed off of the website. This is how the frag will eventually look.
(photo credit to Aqua SD)
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Blasto Merletti
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I've been bit by the designer clownfish bug, mostly Picasso Percula. My new adventure will be to collect a few beautiful designer clownfish's.

Here is a beautiful specimen I picked up from my LFS which sold this as a Picasso Extreme.

I love the symmetrical orange horizontal flanks above the head, mainly white body coloration and bright orange fins. The accent with the helmet and mask makes this a sure favorite. I hope that the orange horizontal flanks will turn a deep black as the fish matures. Currently, I believe the fish is around 2".
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Here is another beauty I purchased from a breeder in the East Coast.

The white dimples automatically got my attention along with the variable black, white and orange patterns. This Picasso is around 1.5"

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This Picasso B grade I got from another LFS, Aqua Exotic, located in Belmont, CA. It's a shame that this LFS will be going out of business by the end of August. The owner always stocked the best fish and coral selections.

This Picasso caught my eye due to the dominant black coloration and mixture of white.

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Here's a little video of all my clown's, including a new Bali Picasso I received early this week. So far so good, she is a large 2.75" - 3.00" beast who is playing well with all of her other tankmates.

After observing the clowns, I think the Picasso B grade is crushing on the Bali Picasso. Everywhere the Bali goes, the B grade goes. I might have to contain the B grade, because I would rather the Bali mate up with the C. Vossen Picasso or even the Picasso Extreme. Better yet, maybe with a Magneto that should be arriving shortly.

Without further delay, enjoy the video.


[video=youtube_share;5eW4qIiD28o]http://youtu.be/5eW4qIiD28o[/video]
 
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Nice stuff bro! Your collection is getting deep.


Thanks for visiting my thread.

I finally have my tank pretty much how I want it. It sure ws a long 2+'s years.

All I want to do now is get rid of this green hair algae & sit and enjoy my clowns swim freely.
 

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