Where are they now?

FishLipz · Apr 3, 2014

Today I was thinking about some pieces I never managed to get and haven't seen for some time. The two that came to mind today are the ORA Dustin's Deepwater and Bellina. Anyone still have these? What are your "ones that got away"? Maybe we can track down some of our past loves.

cmcneil · Apr 4, 2014

My LFS can get the ORA bellina and dustins deep water.not sure why it is hard to find where you are at but here in Florida they aren't too hard to come by.if the LFS doesn't have it in stock he will make sure to place it on his next ORA order.

FishLipz · Apr 4, 2014

Maybe that's my problem. All my LFS are let's just say….not of a high quality. I may need to venture a little further and make a day trip.

Reefer1225 · Apr 6, 2014

I heard ORA lost their Colony of Dustin's Deepwater years ago. If you heard otherwise, let us know.

turbo21 · Apr 7, 2014

Reefer1225 said:
I heard ORA lost their Colony of Dustin's Deepwater years ago. If you heard otherwise, let us know.

+ 1. I heard the Dustin's has been gone for a while

SantaMonica · Apr 7, 2014

I have always wondered where acro horrida's went. I think they are a great blue daytime PE choice but never find them.

MikeyB · Apr 7, 2014

Also heard that belina is another one ORA unfortunately lost. That's one ive been looking for for a while now

turbo21 · Apr 7, 2014

MikeyB said:
Also heard that belina is another one ORA unfortunately lost. That's one ive been looking for for a while now

Also I could be wrong but I heard the red planet was lost as well

So sad to see that 24" mother colony die

MikeyB · Apr 7, 2014

turbo21 said:
Also I could be wrong but I heard the red planet was lost as well

So sad to see that 24" mother colony die

Wow, that's awful if its true. Anyone know what happened to purple plasma? Was that another one they lost? I havent been able to find that anywhere as well. Belina and Purple Plasma are the 2 i really like from ora but can't find

Velodog2 · Apr 7, 2014

And my source tells me they lost their Pearlberry. If even half these losses are true isn't it strange that a professional facility would allow this to be able to happen? Meh, what do I know. But I would also love to find the pb as well as the Dustin's and Bellina.

Reefer1225 · Apr 8, 2014

I've seen hobbyists selling Purple Plasma and Bellina in the past, not common but it's out there. Pearlberry is relatively easy to find and Red Planet almost everyone has. Now, Dustin's Deepwater may be gone from the hobby forever...

TarHeelReefer22 · Apr 8, 2014

I have ORAs red planet did they really lose their colony?

MikeyB · Apr 8, 2014

Reefer1225 said:
I've seen hobbyists selling Purple Plasma and Bellina in the past, not common but it's out there. Pearlberry is relatively easy to find and Red Planet almost everyone has. Now, Dustin's Deepwater may be gone from the hobby forever...

That's good to hear. Guess I just have to keep looking. Eventually I'll find them

Velodog2 · Apr 20, 2014

Yeah got my Pearlberry today. True is not hard to find on web but I don't like shipping so had to get locally.

jackson6745 · Apr 20, 2014

I'm still looking for ORA purple pillow. Don't think it exists anymore :/

whixley101 · Apr 20, 2014

MikeyB said:
Wow, that's awful if its true. Anyone know what happened to purple plasma? Was that another one they lost? I havent been able to find that anywhere as well. Belina and Purple Plasma are the 2 i really like from ora but can't find

I have a soft ball size colony of Purple Plasma. It's still on that dang bullet proof plug. I got it about four years ago.

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Mtnbikedan01 · Apr 20, 2014

My continuous search is for a Gigas clam of any size or color.

H@rry · Apr 20, 2014

If so many people have Pearlberry and Red Planet, why wouldn't ORA simply buy some more frags and get back in the business? Heck, I'll sell them some Purple Plasma!

therman · Apr 20, 2014

Probably not profitable to grow and sell anymore since it doesn't say ReefRaft in front of it ;P

hybridazn · Apr 20, 2014

I heard the pearlberry was simply retired, they didn't lose the colony. Or was it retired because they lost it? Who knows. I heard a while back they lost their red planet colony.
If anyone has or knows where the dustins deepwater acro is lmk. I have been looking for it for quite some time