Thinking About an Exotic Invert Only Pico Tank

[livinlifeinBKK]

Omg were do you live and more importantly, where can I get deals like this! Never could get any wild caught colony at that price in america

Bangkok....the color variations really aren't very important to the shops, only size honestly. They would even offer a deal if I were to just buy 2 corals. They're not uncommon either...all the shops sell them in all different color variations for about the same price. Btw, this is just some of the live rock he got in last week...

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Bangkok....the color variations really aren't very important to the shops, only size honestly. They would even offer a deal if I were to just buy 2 corals. They're not uncommon either...all the shops sell them in all different color variations for about the same price. Btw, this is just some of the live rock he got in last week...

Things to do when I turn 18

1: move to Bangkok


Though i (thankfully) don't buy color variants either. My LFS is gets wild Australian colonies through the wholesaler, not willing to spend $600 on a fancy acan, just get "green" or "red", though the price is still up there from being shipped across the world, though somehow the wilsoni I got is about the same price as the one in Bangkok...

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Things to do when I turn 18

1: move to Bangkok


Though i (thankfully) don't buy color variants either. My LFS is gets wild Australian colonies through the wholesaler, not willing to spend $600 on a fancy acan, just get "green" or "red", though the price is still up there from being shipped across the world

You say you won't be tempted by the color variants now but when you see how incredible some are you'll look at them like pure art! That's not a good reason to just buy a coral but if you want one, of course you should find the perfect colors for you! Don't settle for what your LFS typically brings in and charges 600 because it has a stripe in the middle...I'm talking some really out there combinations! For the price of that supposed Wilsoni, I could get 4 Acanthophyllia corals.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

@Reefkeepers Archive one thing not many on R2R or the majority of the hobby have experienced is being able to buy a completely unique coral that doesn't look exactly like any other piece in the shop. In the west, they cut frags and line up rows of 10-15 identical pieces and to me that just takes away a lot of what I enjoy which is making my tank MY TANK...not a replicate of anyone else's or even similar. Every piecez regardless of SPS, LPS, or softies is unique.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

You say you won't be tempted by the color variants now but when you see how incredible some are you'll look at them like pure art! That's not a good reason to just buy a coral but if you want one, of course you should find the perfect colors for you! Don't settle for what your LFS typically brings in and charges 600 because it has a stripe in the middle...I'm talking some really out there combinations! For the price of that supposed Wilsoni, I could get 4 Acanthophyllia corals.

Well, the good thing is I am the one requesting certain colonies, though unfortunately only the LFS can buy them so I don't get that wholesale price, thank goodness for the wysiwyg list, I've found wild colonies are usually only priced by size and not color, at least around here

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

@Reefkeepers Archive one thing not many on R2R or the majority of the hobby have experienced is being able to buy a completely unique coral that doesn't look exactly like any other piece in the shop. In the west, they cut frags and line up rows of 10-15 identical pieces and to me that just takes away a lot of what I enjoy which is making my tank MY TANK...not a replicate of anyone else's or even similar. Every piecez regardless of SPS, LPS, or softies is unique.

Yep, never brought a frag in my life! I do get decently sized pieces, as them being wild caught and not fragged, some of my favorites is two 5 inch plates of platygyra, a large branch of nemenzophyllia, and a small cluster of lobophyllia

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Yep, never brought a frag in my life! I do get decently sized pieces, as them being wild caught and not fragged, some of my favorites is two 5 inch plates of platygyra, a large branch of nemenzophyllia, and a small cluster of lobophyllia

So many people hobbyists don't know the joy of picking out a truly unique piece (put of all the other unique pieces) that's the perfect piece in your eyes. That's how all the corals, rocks, everything is over here and the fish some shops get in stock you'd never see anywhere else! And for good prices! Hey, if you want to follow me on IG feel free. I just started a new professional account several days ago... @divingdeeperdepths

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Btw, don't even get me started about Christmas Tree Worms! I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked on the internet to see prices there!

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Btw, don't even get me started about Christmas Tree Worms! I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked on the internet to see prices there!

Wanted to get one until I saw the price, plus the wrasses I'm getting will probably just eat them,

Also, yes, most of the corals sold here are frags, though you can still get some unique wild pieces, usually only through wholesalers, so I can't personally buy them, for example, this lobo I've had my eye on

Just wish it wasn't $200, been trying to save up for it

(Also not on IG, sorry)

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Wanted to get one until I saw the price, plus the wrasses I'm getting will probably just eat them,

Also, yes, most of the corals sold here are frags, though you can still get some unique wild pieces, usually only through wholesalers, so I can't personally buy them, for example, this lobo I've had my eye on

Just wish it wasn't $200, been trying to save up for it

(Also not on IG, sorry)

Hopefully they treat it well until you can save up the money! Some lobos we've gotten are incredible as you can imagine! My favorites have to be the Scolys though!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

@Reefkeepers Archive I found this fan worm with the rock attached for a great price and was thinking about getting these zoas too since the guy will do a small discount if I get both. Prices are in Thai baht.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

@Reefkeepers Archive I found this fan worm with the rock attached for a great price and was thinking about getting these zoas too since the guy will do a small discount if I get both. Prices are in Thai baht.

Go for it! Those zoas are beautiful. Also great find with the coco worm!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Go for it! Those zoas are beautiful. Also great find with the coco worm!

$15 USD with the rock!

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

What do they run over there generally? With a nice rock like that of course.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

What do they run over there generally? With a nice rock like that of course.

The zoa rock or the coco worm?

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

The zoa rock or the coco worm?

Either...they're costing ne the same each

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Either...they're costing ne the same each

Over here they would cost around 60-80 USD

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Over here they would cost around 60-80 USD

Honestly, I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't attached to the rock probably. I like when they're held in place.