100 gallons Acros Tank

Mr V · Dec 6, 2018

m0jjen said:
I have them and dont really share that opinion. Regarding coral growth i cant say much. But the shimmer they provide makes them worth it in my eyes

If for the shimmer look, maybe you right, but I never notice any irritate those light bring to my eyes. Another benefit of those diffuser is prevent kids not looking direct into the lights.
If for the look, I LOVE Metal Halide! Those light make the tank look crisp with LED can't never have.

iReefer12 · Dec 6, 2018

Mr V said:
I had similar discussions about those two, and the rrc pretty in pink as well. They are very similar, especially when they still a small frag. But when they become colonies, I start notice the differences.
My conclusion is they are indeed look similar but definitely different corals.

Here are those 2 colonies for you to compare.
The lady in pink has some green on the body, the pink is very similar with cherrybomb.

The pretty in pink is brightest of all three.

I’m trying to figure out if the acros in picture 2 are the same acros as in picture 3?

Or is it cherry bomb in picture 2 and pretty in pink in picture 3?

In either case, what are the yellow/orange acros?

Amazing pictures and corals Mr V!

Mr V · Dec 6, 2018

iReefer12 said:
I’m trying to figure out if the acros in picture 2 are the same acros as in picture 3?

Or is it cherry bomb in picture 2 and pretty in pink in picture 3?

In either case, what are the yellow/orange acros?

Amazing pictures and corals Mr V!

Pic2 is cherry bomb and pic3 is pretty in pink. If you watch closely they have different color of pink. The pretty in pink is very bright pink when the cherry bomb also redish/orangeish pink.
The yellow tenuis is Walt Disney.

iReefer12 · Dec 6, 2018

I think I prefer pretty in pink, it’s a hard decision haha

Mr V · Dec 11, 2018

iReefer12 said:
I think I prefer pretty in pink, it’s a hard decision haha

It become an easy decision when you see them in person: Pretty in Pink all the way! The pink is just so bright you can see from across the room.
The down side is it one tough coral to color up. I have it for a bout a year before it start doing something.

In the spirit of holiday season...Mr V 212 Mille. The polyps are crazy you can't even see the coraline.

another unnamed mili

Another crazy one. Just a frag now but very potential I would say.

Walt Disney lost the pink tips but still, very nice.

Another unnamed, it was green forever but I notice blue polyps coming out recently.

unnamed...

CoralWealth · Dec 11, 2018

where are you getting all these unnamed from with indo shut down?

That all red milli is really nice, same with the other two pieces!

Mr V · Dec 11, 2018

codydemmel4 said:
where are you getting all these unnamed from with indo shut down?

That all red milli is really nice, same with the other two pieces!

The unnameds are mostly "Bind-buy" frags that I got from stores, hobbyist, frag swaps, shows,...Most of them are brown, green, ugly when I got them, and most stay that way...forever.

mannyhernz · Dec 12, 2018

Mr V said:
The unnameds are mostly "Bind-buy" frags that I got from stores, hobbyist, frag swaps, shows,...Most of them are brown, green, ugly when I got them, and most stay that way...forever.

I do the same, I think it’s like purchasing a mystery frag, I tend to acclimate it to my light then place it on a real high point in my tank called the “do or die” spot. Either it colors up, or it will perish from the excessive amounts of light. Most tend to push color out[emoji2957][emoji16]

BigJohnny · Dec 14, 2018

Wow I need to buy a frag of this from you my friend, love it.

kazikage42 · Dec 15, 2018

Mr V said:
It become an easy decision when you see them in person: Pretty in Pink all the way! The pink is just so bright you can see from across the room.
The down side is it one tough coral to color up. I have it for a bout a year before it start doing something.

In the spirit of holiday season...Mr V 212 Mille. The polyps are crazy you can't even see the coraline.

another unnamed mili

Another crazy one. Just a frag now but very potential I would say.

Walt Disney lost the pink tips but still, very nice.

Another unnamed, it was green forever but I notice blue polyps coming out recently.

unnamed...

I think that unnamed coral is a Shawn Bennet Yellow/green tort. I have one just like it with the blue polyps on new growth tips. Correct me if I'm wrong. At that's the name I was told when i bought it

BigJohnny · Dec 15, 2018

BigJohnny said:
Wow I need to buy a frag of this from you my friend, love it.

I need this one too....

Slicktop · Dec 16, 2018

Mr. V you are a inspiration to us all. Incredible pics and corals. Did i miss this in your thread, what are you feeding the corals ? The PE is awesome !

Mr V · Dec 16, 2018

Slicktop said:
Mr. V you are a inspiration to us all. Incredible pics and corals. Did i miss this in your thread, what are you feeding the corals ? The PE is awesome !

Thank you. I always use reefroid to feed the corals. Right now I feed them every other couple days. Just turn the return off and pour the reefroid mixed with water into the tank.

Nht · Dec 21, 2018

Mr V I just set up some Radions and want to replicate your colors. Can you post your Radion schedule and settings?

Mr V · Dec 22, 2018

Nht said:
Mr V I just set up some Radions and want to replicate your colors. Can you post your Radion schedule and settings?

I posted it somewhere in this thread. If it helps, I can email the schedule template for you. Shoot me an email to [email protected]
Thanks.

Nht · Dec 22, 2018

You have mail!

aruns · Jan 7, 2019

@Mr V What an absolutely beautiful system you have. Not only do you know how to grow coral but you also know how to showcase them with your incredible pictures. Kudos!
I am in the process of setting up my first SW system and have visited the first 2 pages on this thread many many times looking for aquascape inspiration

One humble request - would you be able to post a video of your system including looking into it from either end. I have a fairly good idea of your aquascape from your FTS, but a video would show the depth a bit better.

Mr V · Jan 9, 2019

aruns said:
@Mr V What an absolutely beautiful system you have. Not only do you know how to grow coral but you also know how to showcase them with your incredible pictures. Kudos!
I am in the process of setting up my first SW system and have visited the first 2 pages on this thread many many times looking for aquascape inspiration

One humble request - would you be able to post a video of your system including looking into it from either end. I have a fairly good idea of your aquascape from your FTS, but a video would show the depth a bit better.

Thank you.
As you notice in this thread, I am not posting video since I still haven't figure out how to video the tank yet.
I tried but can't get a clear, crisp video.
Here is a quick phone footage (click on the link to view)