ORA Green Planet

FishLipz · Apr 27, 2013

Yes, that's right....Green Planet ORA Green Planet | Acropora sp. | Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

So, I know...."Great, another green acro. We don't have enough of these to go around." I'm kinda stoked about this one. A hardy aquacultured table that I think it would look fantastic growing next to it's tankmate, the red planet. Maybe the same species? Grafting experiment anyone?

LVE · Apr 27, 2013

That is pretty nice actually. Another one to add to the list.

spspirate · Apr 27, 2013

LVE said:
That is pretty nice actually. Another one to add to the list.

I have to agree with you!!

Otter_rs · Apr 27, 2013

I also agree... Tabling acroporas are among my favorites, no matter the color.

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Aqua fire/medic · Apr 27, 2013

Would be pretty cool to see them tabling next to each other

Pappy · Apr 27, 2013

I was able to see this exact piece as well they just released today. Both are sweet!
http://www.orafarm.com/products/hardcoral/mimf/ant-insignis/

I wanted to get in store but I figured I'd let it brown out and come back first.

whixley101 · Apr 27, 2013

++1

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kacrocorals581 · Apr 27, 2013

That would look awesome next to my red

ParkerB · Apr 28, 2013

Both sweet corals. It is a must have even if its green. I do want the "ant insignis" more tho.

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afamousjohnson · Apr 28, 2013

The ant insignis looks a lot like my florida red eye??

ParkerB · Apr 28, 2013

afamousjohnson said:
The ant insignis looks a lot like my florida red eye??

Post a pic.

Don't let ORA steal your fame!! Lol

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Frick · Apr 28, 2013

ParkerB said:
Post a pic.

Don't let ORA steal your fame!! Lol

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I don't think ORA has ever "stole" someone fame. Theirs corals are unique to their colonies. The odds are extremely thin if they are the same species and colors combo and even more unlikely the same strain. ORA's named corals get knocked off more than any other out there. Even if it does look alike the Florida Red Eye would have just a right lineage.

Basically you can have many differentiated Acropora insignus stains (variants) but one would come from ORA and the other FL Red Eye. My 2 cents.

The ORA Green Planet Is pretty sweet but i think people will stick to the Red Planet if they had the choice. From the one picture it does look like the same species. I wish there was a pic of the mother colony.

Otter_rs · Apr 28, 2013

Frick said:
I don't think ORA has ever "stole" someone fame. Theirs corals are unique to their colonies. The odds are extremely thin if they are the same species and colors combo and even more unlikely the same strain. ORA's named corals get knocked off more than any other out there. Even if it does look alike the Florida Red Eye would have just a right lineage.

Basically you can have many differentiated Acropora insignus stains (variants) but one would come from ORA and the other FL Red Eye. My 2 cents.

What exactly are you considering a "strain, or variant?" Are you speaking of the same coral species with a different species of Zooxanthella? Are you talking about hybridization? Are you talking about genetic variation from sexual reproduction?
I think there are more genetically identical corals from different suppliers, named different things, out there than anyone would like to admit.

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ParkerB · Apr 28, 2013

Frick said:
I don't think ORA has ever "stole" someone fame. Theirs corals are unique to their colonies. The odds are extremely thin if they are the same species and colors combo and even more unlikely the same strain. ORA's named corals get knocked off more than any other out there. Even if it does look alike the Florida Red Eye would have just a right lineage.

Basically you can have many differentiated Acropora insignus stains (variants) but one would come from ORA and the other FL Red Eye. My 2 cents.

The ORA Green Planet Is pretty sweet but i think people will stick to the Red Planet if they had the choice. From the one picture it does look like the same species. I wish there was a pic of the mother colony.

I was joking obviously...

ORA doesn't just get pieces and release them they keep them captive for years...

But thanks for the heads up lol

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Frick · Apr 28, 2013

ParkerB said:
I was joking obviously...

ORA doesn't just get pieces and release them they keep them captive for years...

But thanks for the heads up lol

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I know, I know. I see the opposite effect of this. Too many corals out there with false names tagged on em. The Green Planet looks interesting but I can see the flood of misIDed impostors of these coming, since it is a little more general looking than RP.

scrapz · Apr 28, 2013

The latest 3 releases/rereleases are on my list to get.

Ant Insignis and Pink Stylo. Always loved a great glowing pink stylo

Frick · Apr 28, 2013

Otter_rs said:
What exactly are you considering a "strain, or variant?" Are you speaking of the same coral species with a different species of Zooxanthella? Are you talking about hybridization? Are you talking about genetic variation from sexual reproduction?
I think there are more genetically identical corals from different suppliers, named different things, out there than anyone would like to admit.

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When I say "strain" or "variant" I am referring to true lineage. They would be the same species but in some way a different color combo, brought on by many different reasons like those you mentioned.

And yes i agree there are many out there that are genetically identical with several names, Mystic Sunset and Reverse Superman is a good example. I consider those to be two different corals with different lineages because they did come from two different sources. With SPS it is so difficult to determine if they are the exact species, but if it does well in our reef aquariums and gets fragged and distributed often then it becomes a living icon, a named coral based on distinct variation. ORA has done a great job of this.

afamousjohnson · Apr 29, 2013

Haha. Sorry for the start on that. Should've posted better. Ill see if I can't get a good pic and post it simply for resemblence purpose-not at all saying they are the same. ORA does an awsome job with their pieces.