What's the difference: LE, AE, Tyree?

[LAMPCOV]

Sorry if this has already but asked, but since I can't search on 2 letter words I'll risk asking.

I'm not totally new, but have no SPS experience. I see people referring to "editions" of SPS corals, people say that it will be released as an "LE" or "AE" or "Tyree". I was wondering what this all means. I think the only think I know is that "Tyree" is the name of a respected aquaculturist, but I'm probably wrong about that.

Any answer, or link if it's easier, would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Marc

 

[reefboy]

LE is used allot so take it with a grain of salt it means "LIMITED EDITION" but buy what you like and think is fair not just because it has LE in front of it Tyree is a respected Aquaculturist but as with anything some may disagree.But be warned there are those out there that use these names or LE status to hike prices so buy from a reputable dealer or private party it is easy to ask what folks think of certain dealers or people on most sites in feedback forums.

 

[Ultimateaquariums]

reeffarmers.com should explain it all.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

reeffarmers.com should explain it all.

Yep, but in short:

LE = Limited Edition
AE = Auctioned Edition
Tyree = Steve Tyree (a hobbyist/reef guru who uses the two acronyms above)

 

[ReefDoctor]

Each of these refers to a method That Steve uses to market and promote his pieces... To have Steve take one of your pieces and make it a "LE" "AE" or simply one of his "Tyree" is a status symbol and will usually be used for marketing purposes

Yep, but in short:

LE = Limited Edition
AE = Auctioned Edition
Tyree = Steve Tyree (a hobbyist/reef guru who uses the two acronyms above)

 

[LAMPCOV]

Thanks everyone for the quick reply....so I've got a sweet piece of Texas Trash....Maybe I'll submit it to Steve...who wouldn't want to own their very own Tyree LE Texas Trash!!

(Kidding! not meant in a disrespectful or disparaging manner.)

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

Trust me you don't want to get into Tyree or other named corals it is more addicting than any drug!

 

[TomNeely]

^agree

 

[roshi719]

Trust me you don't want to get into Tyree or other named corals it is more addicting than any drug!

My name is Morgan... And I'm a coral Addict.

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

My name is Morgan... And I'm a coral Addict.

My name is Jeff and i'm a Reefaholic

 

[roshi719]

Hi Jeff.

Hey didn't someone say there was coffee at this meeting. LOL

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

I know, what the heck! I just came for free coffee.
LOL

 

[ReefDoctor]

Please refer to my signature :wink:

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

NICE! Micros were my addiction when they were hot.

Please refer to my signature :wink:

 

[ReefDoctor]

LOL I like to think they still are ;-)

 

[AquaWorldPSC]

I can see that. HA

LOL I like to think they still are ;-)

 

[southstar66]

don't start SPS, way to addicting. Especially the LE/Tyree stuff is what my preference is, it doesnt have to have the Tyree name just something not common,or any thing out of the ordinary.I was reading a yahoo article about 10 things to cut out of your budget, and i didn't see coral, so i think im in the clear.

 

[Saltysteele]

i've got a micro purple with green eyes. it's from cherry corals, think it was called green-eyed purple monster or something... er, wait.... green-eyed purple monster LE

:haha: