My Acro collection/ Lagoon

Troylee · May 11, 2023

Perry said:
I am not sure it's so much LED, but how they are not being utilized with all channels creating a robust full spectrum. I have noticed all blue spectrum led grown corals look drab when you crank full spectrum. Either way, I feel more hobbyist will eventually figure this out. I wish I had so many corals back from the day, lol...
Gotta find these gems, grow them out, share with a trusted local hobbyist that does the same, then try and make a few bucks. This takes time, and a process that should be enjoyed.

Agreed! There is 2 old skool tanks still in Vegas that I’m aware of that have been running for 20 years and filled with the old goods! I’m working on getting pieces here and there.. one’s got a Becker tort and everyone is like a what?!? Haha..

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 11, 2023

Troylee said:
I’ve heard the purple monster pretty much diminished with the rise of leds and the majority of people lost them.. true or not idk.. if it’s true it might be the same with the lokanis… I wish I had all my corals from 15 years ago! I’ll never find half of them gems again..

I know arc had some lokani and other smooth skins u could aquire about. Also I had great business dealings w @therman and ofc had correspondence w av. Few others too.

fishface NJ · May 11, 2023

@RussiReef was selling this last year. He has the OG not the Steve Tyree version

Troylee said:
purple monster

Troylee · May 11, 2023

fishface NJ said:
@RussiReef was selling this last year. He has the OG not the Steve Tyree version

I had a couple years ago.. one was more lavender almost pink, I think was the og and the tyree was a deep purple.

Perry · May 11, 2023

Troylee said:
Agreed! There is 2 old skool tanks still in Vegas that I’m aware of that have been running for 20 years and filled with the old goods! I’m working on getting pieces here and there.. one’s got a Becker tort and everyone is like a what?!? Haha..

Yep, that is old school, Becker Tort, nice...
I would still also like the ORA German Blue Polyp acro, I think Sonny has it?
Remember when a frag wad the size of today's mini colony, lol... I am Also wanting to get a centerpiece Abro, and cook that sucker under t5's

It's like I sound old or something, oh yeah, I am

Perry · May 11, 2023

fishface NJ said:
@RussiReef was selling this last year. He has the OG not the Steve Tyree version

Yeah, Garry doesn't know it yet, but I am going to snag that Striata too! I am sure the list is long, lol! But.... I have got some really special pieces too, hint, hint, wink, wink...lol

chipchipbro · May 11, 2023

speaking of Abros..
Ive seen such a cool Abro lately.. looks pretty cool imo

Perry · May 11, 2023

chipchipmofo said:
speaking of Abros..
Ive seen such a cool Abro lately.. looks pretty cool imo

Dang!!!
Now that's sweet!!!

chipchipbro · May 11, 2023

Perry said:
Dang!!!
Now that's sweet!!!

and a frag is dirt cheap.. like 70 bucks tho

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 11, 2023

This was from Tim. Sry not best pic.

and I just moved it.

Perry · May 11, 2023

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
This was from Tim. Sry not best pic.

and I just moved it.

What's dead center Nick? I see the Purple Turaki and Blueberry Fantasy, lol...

Perry · May 11, 2023

Here's one of those little gems I don't speak of often, mainly because this one is really tough to keep happy. When them red polyps come out to play, usually the killer color follows suit.
Gotta take a pic when it's happy!!!

BKCHEM Creme de le Creme

HudsonReefer2.0 · May 11, 2023

Perry said:
What's dead center Nick? I see the Purple Turaki and Blueberry Fantasy, lol...

I’ll have to chk. Lol. It’s from a smoothie order. Survived my hiccup

RussiReef · May 11, 2023

fishface NJ said:
@RussiReef was selling this last year. He has the OG not the Steve Tyree version

I still have it. Colony is not doing well lately, but I hope it will recover soon.

RussiReef · May 11, 2023

Perry said:
Yeah, Garry doesn't know it yet, but I am going to snag that Striata too! I am sure the list is long, lol! But.... I have got some really special pieces too, hint, hint, wink, wink...lol

You are on the list Perry.
Such a slow grower. Hopefully can frag it before my retirement. LOL

naterealbig · May 11, 2023

As usual, your updates inspire jealousy, admiration, and motivation on my end all at the same time. Loving the project!!

Perry · May 11, 2023

RussiReef said:
You are on the list Perry.
Such a slow grower. Hopefully can frag it before my retirement. LOL

Nice!!!
That Striata is a really special piece

Perry · May 11, 2023

naterealbig said:
As usual, your updates inspire jealousy, admiration, and motivation on my end all at the same time. Loving the project!!

Hey Nate,
Man, just happy that my corals transferred well. The tank is going nutso, I suspect that the basics as a foundation, sort of reset the biome, which in turn, kick started a growth spurt. Enjoying the ride, as it can be short lived. I find less actually means more, so things are as basic as the old days of food, skimmer, lights, flow, water change.