HOMEWRECKER Colony

[Makers Marc]

I know 3 collectors that have made 10 grand off just their hw’s.

My guy makes 10k/month on various othere pieces and colorado sunburst nems.

 

[SeaDweller]

I’ll admit. I was a big skeptic of this tenuis at first. Thought it was all hype. Lighting made the coral look good, it couldn’t be this nice. I tried holding out (cost prohibitive at first) as long as I could, then a local reefer offered one up and I took a gamble on it for $200. It left a lot to be desired, I felt initially. Green body with green polyps. Wow.

The polyps have always been out on my frag, and only tonight did I see it’s true potential coming in. Took maybe 3 months for it to settle in, and I’ll admit it’s a FAST grower, well worth the gamble and investment. This is the first time I’ve ever caught the colors on this frag, and it is starting to change my perception of it. Once it’s larger, I’m positive I’ll be wrong about how I used to feel about it.

 

[Lousybreed]

Gilbert at ReefPro was nice enough to let me snap a few quick pictures of his Homewrecker Colony.

How about the Acropora tenuis NEXT to the home wrecker!!!! I need that!!! Wow!

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

How about the Acropora tenuis NEXT to the home wrecker!!!! I need that!!! Wow!

Where?? That’s all Homewrecker

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Reef Pro Complete

I ordered some last week. Hopefully it’ll be here soon

 

[Lousybreed]

Where?? That’s all Homewrecker

Upon further inspection you are correct. I will take that side

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Upon further inspection you are correct. I will take that side

It’s pretty awesome seeing a huge HW colony. Most reefers start fragging it as soon as it’s big enough to get the clippers under a branch.

 

[Jon Fishman]

It’s pretty awesome seeing a huge HW colony. Most reefers start fragging it as soon as it’s big enough to get the clippers under a branch.

It looks nice, but that doesn't scream "Huge colony" to me..... Which is pretty much the problem with these highly priced acros..... nobody gives them a chance.

 

[Rick.45cal]

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

It looks nice, but that doesn't scream "Huge colony" to me..... Which is pretty much the problem with these highly priced acros..... nobody gives them a chance.

Looks huge to me.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Looks huge to me.

Let's see a tank shot from further away.... what is it? 4-5" across?

 

[SeaDweller]

It looks nice, but that doesn't scream "Huge colony" to me..... Which is pretty much the problem with these highly priced acros..... nobody gives them a chance.

The colony looks pretty big to me

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Let's see a tank shot from further away.... what is it? 4-5" across?

Why does it matter if I think it’s huge?

 

[Jon Fishman]

Why does it matter if I think

It absolutely doesn't.

 

[Epic Aquaculture]

Mine's finally getting some pink coralites

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

If you don’t want me to support my opinion, then just don’t share yours next time then

I didn’t argue with you. You’re the one who felt need to correct me. Twice.

 

[Jon Fishman]

I didn’t argue with you. You’re the one who felt need to correct me. Twice.

I was agreeing, and still do, that it is nice, and also a shame that most (insert fancy hot coral of the day) are fragged way too small/soon/often etc

For sale posts that show the “mother colony” crack me up....... Corals should be cut when you’re out of room in my opinion. Oh well..... The price-speculators will drive some people mad..... there are tons reasonably suitable substitutes for every hyped up ‘rare’ coral

I still stand by the fact that it looks like a REALLY nice piece

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

I was agreeing, and still do, that it is nice, and also a shame that most (insert fancy hot coral of the day) are fragged way too small/soon/often etc

For sale posts that show the “mother colony” crack me up....... Corals should be cut when you’re out of room in my opinion. Oh well..... The price-speculators will drive some people mad..... there are tons reasonably suitable substitutes for every hyped up ‘rare’ coral

I still stand by the fact that it looks like a REALLY nice piece

Agreed
It is a really nice piece. As are all the HW that have been displayed on this thread. Hopefully I wont kill mine.

 

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

Reading this thread lol gives me a headache . If people like it love it, hate, think it’s gorgeous, ugly, pick an option, it’s something that will never end in debate. It’s simple those who love it (buy enjoy it, try and make ridiculous amount of money selling it, or those who just want to enjoy it, then do so and be happy). For those who have an issue, so be it, don’t buy it save your money for what you deem worthy in your own eyes.

In terms of @Jon Fishman I also agree that most sps colonies that people think are huge usually are still small frags. Let it grow 2-3 years then see how big it is, or maybe clip it when it’s invading other space. In any event and sadly turns into the never ending debate. But as a hobbyist I can appreciate both sides because they deserve to have their own view. I will say I don’t agree with the price gouging and me personally could never do that. Even now I have always traded or given away frags just to have fun and have variety. I’m not looking to see how much I can spend or make (I have a job) I do it because I love to have a coral reef. In the chance it happens their are nicer reefs than mine (oh and there are tons (millions) then it gives me something to strive and work towards. I have no problem showing praise to someone for the amazing accomplishment of their reef. I don’t care how much they spent or earned, what I care about is how they have grown with it, and simply it makes them happy. Do I have the money to buy them yes, but do I no and sometimes I don’t even know why. Maybe someday years down the road sure, but at the moment I like finding corals people haven’t heard of such as Carl’s coral. (Yes there is such a coral). Millions of corals to choose from and they all make something beautiful. Just enjoy we are able to keep coral reefs.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Hello,

Reading this thread lol gives me a headache . If people like it love it, hate, think it’s gorgeous, ugly, pick an option, it’s something that will never end in debate. It’s simple those who love it (buy enjoy it, try and make ridiculous amount of money selling it, or those who just want to enjoy it, then do so and be happy). For those who have an issue, so be it, don’t buy it save your money for what you deem worthy in your own eyes.

In terms of @Jon Fishman I also agree that most sps colonies that people think are huge usually are still small frags. Let it grow 2-3 years then see how big it is, or maybe clip it when it’s invading other space. In any event and sadly turns into the never ending debate. But as a hobbyist I can appreciate both sides because they deserve to have their own view. I will say I don’t agree with the price gouging and me personally could never do that. Even now I have always traded or given away frags just to have fun and have variety. I’m not looking to see how much I can spend or make (I have a job) I do it because I love to have a coral reef. In the chance it happens their are nicer reefs than mine (oh and there are tons (millions) then it gives me something to strive and work towards. I have no problem showing praise to someone for the amazing accomplishment of their reef. I don’t care how much they spent or earned, what I care about is how they have grown with it, and simply it makes them happy. Do I have the money to buy them yes, but do I no and sometimes I don’t even know why. Maybe someday years down the road sure, but at the moment I like finding corals people haven’t heard of such as Carl’s coral. (Yes there is such a coral). Millions of corals to choose from and they all make something beautiful. Just enjoy we are able to keep coral reefs.