Space invader pectinia placement?

[dougdog]

Sorry for raising a old thread but the Space Invader is hands down my favorite and I wanted to share my success.

Fragged and grown under Kessil 160we 6 inches under water, 6 inches above water 78% intensity medium flow next to power head but not in front. Once they grow larger than the stone frag they are moved middle tank in 90 gal, 80% intensity 360we.

Frags start as about the size of a sphere the diameter of a nickel. Time from frag to the large size shown in my photos is 8-9 months.

I do not direct feed.

Now that I have a bunch of large pieces I will start to experiment more with placements similar to those others here have had success with and post back with growth comparisons.

Nice piece man. That's my second to buy coral (first I'm chasing for the perfect scoly). What is your experience with the Kessils? I also have two of the A360WEs and they are pretty much new. I had read mixed opinions on them of people saying that they don't grow SPS. Mine are too new to tell but I think I had the intensity too high at 70% because my corals started to lose color and didn't get that much of polyp extension. I dialed down to 60% today. I also have a 90 gal tank (48x24x18)

 

[GoFish]

Anyone know how long the sweepers get on these? And will they win a battle with zoas or live in harmony?
Thanks

 

[Reyphox]

Anyone know how long the sweepers get on these? And will they win a battle with zoas or live in harmony?
Thanks

Space Invaders Kill All

 

[Troy V]

Anyone know how long the sweepers get on these? And will they win a battle with zoas or live in harmony?
Thanks

6"-8" and from my experience they will kill anything they touch. My Zoas will shrivel away after a few nights of warfare. But they will come back once I move them.

I keep mine on its own island near the surface under T5s.

 

[Jon Fishman]

I just threw it in an empty spot. 275 PAR or so. does awesome

 

[Firedawg1983]

You guys have amazing space invaders!! I’m finally picking up a frag Friday and can’t wait!!

 

[WisconsinReefing]

I’ve had mine for about 3 weeks. Left is day 1, right is today. He seems to be doing well. I can’t say I see his tentacles much yet though, actually ever lol

 

[Bayareareefer18]

I have mine down low and not running a lot of light. Seems they can adapt to a wide range

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Anyone know how long the sweepers get on these? And will they win a battle with zoas or live in harmony?
Thanks

Sweepers are insane. Not just the length but the amount is surprising. They just appear out of nowhere

 

[ReefHomieJon]

Just got mine yesterday! Hope I have it enough space to grow without takin out my red Digi or setosa

Got that piece for $80
It’s in the exact middle/middle of my tank vertically and horizontally. Under a T5/Kessil 360x hybrid light system. I’m excited to see it grow and to join the pectinia owners club. Been wanting a drag of this for a long time!

 

[Blenniesarebest]

It might be a while before price drops. They're not easy to frag and everyone wants to keep their colonies cause they look so dang cool. It been around for like 2 years or more already and price has been pretty stable. Just get one!!

I bought a 3 inch frag for 75 bucks in a bundle but it was originally listed for 125 is that a good deal lol it finally settling in my tank i have 4 t5s 2 atenic and 2 10 k a kessil 150 and a kessil 160 on my 150 4ft long 2 ft deep and 2 feet tall the space invader is app. 6 inches from the bottom i