CB Maleficent????

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

Is this an actual Maleficent? If it is, it would be great. Thanks in advance.
Heres the link: https://reefloungeusaa.com/collections/sps-coral/products/cb-maleficent-acro

bubbaque · Apr 12, 2019

Hard to tell from that pic. Mine is a nice deep red compared to that orangish color in that pic.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

bubbaque said:
Hard to tell from that pic. Mine is a nice deep red compared to that orangish color in that pic.

Thanks for replying. Should I gamble on it since it's only being sold for $70?

skysoblue987 · Apr 12, 2019

I would pass.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

Ok thanks

jsvand5 · Apr 12, 2019

You can get one that you know is real from bubbaque on this site for just a little more. I just grabbed one a couple weeks ago.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

@jsvand5 it looks pretty. I recently had a bad first coral shipment and as much as possible would like to obtain frags locally for now. I'm somewhat torn between maleficent or vivid confetti.

hatfielj · Apr 12, 2019

What makes you question it? Do you like how it looks? It looks like a nice piece to me. That pic is bad and not well white balanced. I think that’s why it looks orange.

BadPanda said:
Is this an actual Maleficent? If it is, it would be great. Thanks in advance.
Heres the link: https://reefloungeusaa.com/collections/sps-coral/products/cb-maleficent-acro

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

hatfielj said:
What makes you question it? Do you like how it looks? It looks like a nice piece to me. That pic is bad and not well white balanced. I think that’s why it looks orange.

The biggest thing that's throwing me off is both the price and color. It's half off compared with other sites. Just being cautious due to limited space.

WWIII · Apr 12, 2019

BadPanda said:
The biggest thing that's throwing me off is both the price and color. It's half off compared with other sites. Just being cautious due to limited space.

Maleficent often goes for around that price from very reputable sellers. If you like it I'd buy it! I would be shocked if they are trying to pull one over with this coral. Bubbaque and topshelfaquatics are other options for maleficent in that price range and trustworthy.

Waynerock · Apr 12, 2019

BadPanda said:
Is this an actual Maleficent? If it is, it would be great. Thanks in advance.
Heres the link: https://reefloungeusaa.com/collections/sps-coral/products/cb-maleficent-acro

I’d pay that I really like the orange/red

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

WWIII said:
Maleficent often goes for around that price from very reputable sellers. If you like it I'd buy it! I would be shocked if they are trying to pull one over with this coral. Bubbaque and topshelfaquatics are other options for maleficent in that price range and trustworthy.

Thanks I might just give this a try then. As much as possible no shipping yet. I'll wait for RAP this year at Anaheim and check it out.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

Waynerock said:
I’d pay that I really like the orange/red

Crap now I have competition lol

WWIII · Apr 12, 2019

BadPanda said:
Thanks I might just give this a try then. As much as possible no shipping yet. I'll wait for RAP this year at Anaheim and check it out.

I'd buy it. If the polyps were all extended and the shape was a little more traditional, they'd probably be asking double. It looks like a little project, but decent size!

jsvand5 · Apr 12, 2019

Personally, I just hate when people post pics like that of corals for sale. I won’t buy from anyone that uses blown out blue pics on their site/ebay/sale threads.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

I pretty much said screw it and roll the dice. I'll hopefully pick this up this weekend.

hatfielj · Apr 12, 2019

BadPanda said:
The biggest thing that's throwing me off is both the price and color. It's half off compared with other sites. Just being cautious due to limited space.

It’s actually a pretty fast grower and very hardy. That’s why the price is coming down. My 1” frag turned into a small colony in less than 6 months.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

hatfielj said:
It’s actually a pretty fast grower and very hardy. That’s why the price is coming down. My 1” frag turned into a small colony in less than 6 months.

Oh wow that's something I didn't know. I should be able to tell then after three months if it's the real deal.

bubbaque · Apr 12, 2019

BadPanda said:
Oh wow that's something I didn't know. I should be able to tell then after three months if it's the real deal.

I think it’s different for everyone. Some corals grow fast for some people and others won’t. You may also get something known as a slow grower and it grow fast for you.

The maleficent has been a moderate grower for me. I think demand for it is still pretty high as it’s one of the most requested corals people get from me. The price I paid for mine still seems to be the price I see them going for. There might be a cheap one that pops up here and there but I’d say it’s usually $90-$125 depending on size.

BadPanda · Apr 12, 2019

bubbaque said:
I think it’s different for everyone. Some corals grow fast for some people and others won’t. You may also get something known as a slow grower and it grow fast for you.

The maleficent has been a moderate grower for me. I think demand for it is still pretty high as it’s one of the most requested corals people get from me. The price I paid for mine still seems to be the price I see them going for. There might be a cheap one that pops up here and there but I’d say it’s usually $90-$125 depending on size.

I wouldn't paying the price if it's the real deal. Just don't want to buy a look-a-like coral.