So what does it mean when a vendor posts a coral "with potential"? Come see..

[PedroYoung]

So back in 2015 @CherryCorals had a live sale and I bought a coral in the after-sale (extra 20% off). It was listed as "Acan Maxima, with potential" and was "only" $100 after all the discounts so what the heck?

Original LIsting
aug116 by Peter Young, on Flickr

I've been nursing this guy along and it slowly settled in and started to color up. Didn't really grow much for the first 2 years, but kept getting deeper coloration, adding more green. Then some purple started showing up. Today, wow it is sweet.

Couple top down shots (not great pics, but shows how insane the purple has gotten on the center)

maximatop-2 by Peter Young, on Flickr

maximatop by Peter Young, on Flickr


Some Macro shots

acanmaxima-3 by Peter Young, on Flickr

acanmaxima-4 by Peter Young, on Flickr

acanmaxima-5 by Peter Young, on Flickr

acanmaxima-7 by Peter Young, on Flickr

acanmaxima-8 by Peter Young, on Flickr

acanmaxima by Peter Young, on Flickr

Nothing good happens fast in this hobby. Sometimes taking a chance and going with your gut pays off.
Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy!!

 

[Awesome Dennis]

That’s some awesome coloring!!

 

[TriggerFinger]

Fantastic pictures as usual!! Thanks for sharing

 

[Crustaceon]

Very true. Nothing does happen fast in this hobby. I picked up what the LFS thought was a green slimer frag. I have a firm suspicion that it’s actually a pc rainbow frag. Time will tell and I’ll probably know in a few months if my gamble payed off. I love mystery frags.

 

[PedroYoung]

That’s some awesome coloring!!

Thanks, I must say I've been surprised how it continues to get better and better over the years, had it now for about 4.5 yrs

Fantastic pictures as usual!! Thanks for sharing

Thanks as usual

Very true. Nothing does happen fast in this hobby. I picked up what the LFS thought was a green slimer frag. I have a firm suspicion that it’s actually a pc rainbow frag. Time will tell and I’ll probably know in a few months if my gamble payed off. I love mystery frags.

Post some pics when it gets settled!!

 

[Billldg]

What are you talking about, I don't see ANY POTENTIAL, its just ugly, I will do you a favor and take it off of your hands so you don't stress out about how ugly it is, LOL!!!;Hilarious

Seriously though, that acan looks AWESOME!!!