Extra Large Tonga Branch Green Star Polyp rock

[LiveRockmia]

Selling extra large TONGA branch rock completely covered in 2 types of Green Star Polyps. Well over 13 inches long. Took over 1 year to grow this showpiece. These are very hardy shippers and will ship via usps 3 day priority unless other arrangements are made by the buyer. Local pickup in miami also welcome. $200 shipped or $150 picked up

 

[CorbetJackson50]

That rock is worth more without the star polyps lol

 

[LOVEROCK]

you got any dry tonga rock?

 

[LiveRockmia]

That rock is worth more without the star polyps lol

Lol ironic isn't it. No dry Tonga sorry

 

[LiveRockmia]

All my local coral stores sell a hand size colony of 1 variety of green star polyps for $75, so I would say this massively sized multi colony is appropriately priced

 

[LiveRockmia]

Bump

 

[LiveRockmia]

Bump

 

[LiveRockmia]

Still available

 

[LiveRockmia]

Bump

 

[mdb_talon]

All my local coral stores sell a hand size colony of 1 variety of green star polyps for $75, so I would say this massively sized multi colony is appropriately priced

No offense, but an LFS is overcharging for something that grows like a weed does not mean it is appropriately priced.

It is a pretty piece though good luck with sale.

 

[LiveRockmia]

No offense, but an LFS is overcharging for something that grows like a weed does not mean it is appropriately priced.

It is a pretty piece though good luck

Yes although this is a fast growing coral, it doesn't take away from the massive size of the colony. I extend a friendly challenge for you to post a large gsp colony (14+ inches) for less than $150. Tonga branch rock aside.

 

[LiveRockmia]

On that note, I'm open to offers

 

[LiveRockmia]

Attached are pictures of its progression from when it was 1st created till now

 

[LiveRockmia]

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[XLReefer525]

I like it. Do you have a real close up pic? I've always avoided GSP so I just don't know - can it spread if it's not touching the glass or any other rock?

 

[LiveRockmia]

I like it. Do you have a real close up pic? I've always avoided GSP so I just don't know - can it spread if it's not touching the glass or any other rock?

I would say it doesn't spread as fast or invasively as pulsing xenia, especially not without direct contact with other objects. When its isolated it tends to grow in ridges as seen in the picture. I usually peel these ridges off and glue them on other rocks/objects. I've had these gsp colonies for years and my torch corals and anemones seem to keep them in check. Pulsing xenia is another story!

 

[Tanksfishtank]

I like it. Do you have a real close up pic? I've always avoided GSP so I just don't know - can it spread if it's not touching the glass or any other rock?

I was just like you until I got a bright specimen. I keep mine on an island that touches my back glass. SUPER easy to scrape of glass if it is bothersome to you. Just an FYI.

 

[Hotelbravo]

Yes although this is a fast growing coral, it doesn't take away from the massive size of the colony. I extend a friendly challenge for you to post a large gsp colony (14+ inches) for less than $150. Tonga branch rock aside.

While i know some areas of the country vary in average prices for coral, in my area (i work at a fish store), we would sell this for $50-$75. However, this price of course will be dependant on your region.

 

[LiveRockmia]

While i know some areas of the country vary in average prices for coral, in my area (i work at a fish store), we would sell this for $50-$75. However, this price of course will be dependant on your region.

Respectfully, the Tonga branch alone weights 3 pounds. Tonga branch rock when available years ago sold for $10 per pound. It's hard to imagine that this giant multi gsp colony is worth only $20 at your fish store. Guys its a beautiful XL multi colony piece accepting best offers, please do not derail this post

 

[Paul Howard]

Derail? Bump!