Favorite Monti......

[LCN]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_5279.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_5295.jpg

[mpoletti]

Thats a tough one to choose :p

[LCN]

Those 2 are my favorite at the moment. You know which one I am missing. GO ahead and post that picture on here.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14544201#post14544201 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
Those 2 are my favorite at the moment. You know which one I am missing. GO ahead and post that picture on here.

:lol: I have one healing for you.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/aug20010001.jpg

[Americanreef]

Anyone have Season's Greeting monti I am looking for a piece.

[LCN]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_4693.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14544296#post14544296 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by americanreef
Anyone have Season's Greeting monti I am looking for a piece.

I have a 6" colony

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/gnewr0230018.jpg

[cwegescheide]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14544069#post14544069 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_5279.jpg


Is that the sand dollar?

For me you still can't beat the Superman
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/cwegescheide/CSC_0051.jpg

[dustinP]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14544428#post14544428 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cwegescheide
[B]Is that the sand dollar?
it actually looks like the Mike Paletta Blue Monti

[suppressivefire]

its defiantly not the Mike Paletta Blue Monti
Thats the tyree sandollar. my favorite Monti hands down.

[isseym328]

Hey LCN,

What's the second one that you posted? Is it the vesuvius?

[suppressivefire]

heres my tyree sanddollar, currently my fav.
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp333/suppressivefire/2-20-09003.jpg

[isseym328]

That is quite blue. Is that the same piece as the first pic shown in the thread?

[LCN]

Isseym is correct. The first pic is the Sand Dollar. The second pic is the Forest Fire.

[mpoletti]

Even though its in the back corner of my tank, I still have a place for the OG Leng Sy cap :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/1stshotsback0070007.jpg

[Laddy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545367#post14545367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Even though its in the back corner of my tank, I still have a place for the OG Leng Sy cap :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/1stshotsback0070007.jpg

I remember when this was the coral to have.......still a looker!!

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545595#post14545595 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Laddy
I remember when this was the coral to have.......still a looker!!

Yep, "the most wanted Capicornus" was the thread on RC :)

[Laddy]

LOL......one day the ocellaris will make a come back, sort of like the kangaroo shoes a few years ago.

Throw back, baby!

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545367#post14545367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Even though its in the back corner of my tank, I still have a place for the OG Leng Sy cap :)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/1stshotsback0070007.jpg

gotta love that coral,


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1822.jpg

[GSMguy]

i like the tyree rainbow too, on my want list is the Sandollar the EJMT and appleberry i wish i could get a chunk of the EJMT but i don't know where i would find one at a good price :) (hint hint) ;)
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1833.jpg

[roktsintst]

Hey Mark Do you still have my piece??? I'd Still love to have it!!!!


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14544212#post14544212 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
:lol: I have one healing for you.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/aug20010001.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545833#post14545833 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roktsintst
Hey Mark Do you still have my piece??? I'd Still love to have it!!!!

:lol: I have a couple that are cooking. I don't know if that one from December was traded or not. I'm sure I can find you one though. ;)

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545820#post14545820 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
i like the tyree rainbow too, on my want list is the Sandollar the EJMT and appleberry i wish i could get a chunk of the EJMT but i don't know where i would find one at a good price :) (hint hint) ;)
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1833.jpg

I'm a big fan of the rainbow as well Nick. I really trimmed mine back a few months ago. I wish I had more open rock to let the monti's encrust, but over time, I just glue acros to any open rocks :D

[suppressivefire]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545311#post14545311 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
Isseym is correct. The first pic is the Sand Dollar. The second pic is the Forest Fire.
hes correct about being a vesuvius?

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545927#post14545927 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by suppressivefire
hes correct about being a vesuvius?

Not sure what your saying, but the FF and vesuvius are not the same.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545927#post14545927 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by suppressivefire
hes correct about being a vesuvius?

Nope, I believe he said it was the Forest Fire.

FWIW, Every large vesuvious I have ever seen tend to brown out in the middle. They are really nice and bright when they are small or towards the outer edges on new growth, but they don't stay that way when they get 4-5" :(

[mpoletti]

Nick, here is the only picture I could find of the rainbow :(

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/lastsunday0180016g.jpg

[Laddy]

Where does one go about getting a Seasons Greetings monti?

ATL?

[GSMguy]

here is an old shot of my Vesuvius i raised it and cooked the brown out, looks better now.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_0694.jpg

[mpoletti]

Another one of my favorites is the tried and tested Sunset monti

post joculator
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/xmas0320001.jpg

Pre Joculator
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/newr0160016.jpg

[GSMguy]

ok i know its bad but as you can see less brown...
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1805.jpg

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546010#post14546010 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Laddy
Where does one go about getting a Seasons Greetings monti?

ATL?

WWC , or the ********** Red hot chili pepper monti

[mpoletti]

Nick, here is my vesuvious. Once it got bigger, the center went that dull color no matter how high I've raised it :(

Pre Joc
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/newr20580001.jpg

Post Joc
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/anewbulbs0540048.jpg

[GSMguy]

well if the polyps were out it would still look cool, but without them its pretty meh..:lol:

[mpoletti]

Lets not forget about the montipora Setosa. A truly unique monti

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/anewbulbs0250021.jpg

[GSMguy]

yep a big colony of Setosa is a really spectacular thing.

i just love montis, picking a favorite is too hard.

ATL pink polyp is another great looking one.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546127#post14546127 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
well if the polyps were out it would still look cool, but without them its pretty meh..:lol:

Yep, I am about to frag it up as all the small frags stay that cool color until they get to about 2". It is in a hole right now as its on the list to be removed :(

[mpoletti]

Yep, Montiporas have a special place in my tank. Even though its small, the appleberry is also one of those corals your eye gravitates too.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/gnewfeb0730070.jpg

[suppressivefire]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545973#post14545973 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
Not sure what your saying, but the FF and vesuvius are not the same.
I just was tyring to see what he said was correct because it did not make sense, lol maybe you can explain what he was correct on I just was trying to get the names right. maybe I had too much to drink too:lol: :rollface:

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546168#post14546168 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Yep, Montiporas have a special place in my tank. Even though its small, the appleberry is also one of those corals your eye gravitates too.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/gnewfeb0730070.jpg

i miss that one here is mine from 07
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1046.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546217#post14546217 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
i miss that one here is mine from 07
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_1046.jpg

Thats very nice Nick. Sometimes I miss the PE I had pre joc, but that little bi color is way too cool to remove :p

[southstar066]

my current fav.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/southstar066/DSC_0016.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/southstar066/CSC_0032.jpg

[suppressivefire]

thats like mystic sunset polyps cool! ive never seen that morph very nice!

[91yota]

here are 2 you dont see much but i like them none the less

purple polyps on the left and yellow with a blue/purple rim on the right

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11204.jpg

overhead shots

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11298.jpg

you can see the yellow one peeking in on this pic

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11265.jpg

ive also got a rainbow monti growing out as well as the tyree undata... unfortunately, my monti collection is still on it's way back from when i had nudis last year and lost everything :( i lost some pieces that i'll never get back... most notably, my highlighter yellow encrusting monti which i havent seen before or since that one :(

[southstar066]

I really like that purple polyp one, very nice

[91yota]

thanks :)

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14545987#post14545987 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Nope, I believe he said it was the Forest Fire.

FWIW, Every large vesuvious I have ever seen tend to brown out in the middle. They are really nice and bright when they are small or towards the outer edges on new growth, but they don't stay that way when they get 4-5" :(
.
I know the trick to not getting the brown in the middle. Its a secret one day I might share:strooper:

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546168#post14546168 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Yep, Montiporas have a special place in my tank. Even though its small, the appleberry is also one of those corals your eye gravitates too.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/gnewfeb0730070.jpg

I agree. Its also one of the slower growing montis in the tank.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14546932#post14546932 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
.
I know the trick to not getting the brown in the middle. Its a secret one day I might share:strooper:

I'll expect a PM shortly if you know what is good for you :uzi:

[LCN]

Maybe one day Montis will be as popular as chalice. JK. I hope not.

[Unarce]

I still like the Orenji Danae. It always reminds me of submarine lava pouring into new islands:D

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/unarcephotos/20070601%20Reef%20Shots/orenji.jpg

[suppressivefire]

Crappy camera can't bring out the colors like urnace can but its the brightest in my tank, I need some setosa to compare. :)
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp333/suppressivefire/2-5-09021.jpg
urnace I like how you photo tag color matches lol.

[Unarce]

Thanks! Most of my pics are with a crappy 4MP Nikon, taken top-down. I couldn't take a good pic through glass to save my life.

Where's your monti from?

[isseym328]

Karl,

Your monti is the slowest growing monti I have ever seen. The small frag that I obtained is still just that....a small frag. :D

[dustinP]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c255/unarcephotos/20070601%20Reef%20Shots/orenji.jpg
what fish is that

[Unarce]

Hey James - Yeah, Sang (Maximus) would call it the slowest growing SPS in the hobby. I think the Hawaiian Punch is slower, though, but that just could be me. Does anyone have a big piece of that?

Dustin - That's a super male lyretail anthias.

[Unarce]

BTW - I get a lot of complaints about ebay and online vendors selling them Orenji's that look bland (still great deals, though). If it can't be traced back to Mike at The Captive Reef, it's not the Orenji. The Orenji should look like the pic in person. Even without actinic (and I never run actinic):D

[LCN]

The Orenji is one of those corals you not only need to own to appreciate but also growing it out to appreciate.

[Monti]

These are my favs out of the ones in my tank:

Pokerstar:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/skink6/PokerstarandEchino.jpg


And of course the Undata:

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/skink6/Undata.jpg

[isseym328]

My Hawaiian punch is pretty slow grower too, but the lime base/orange polyps is a good contrast.

[Unarce]

What's the placement for your HP, James?

[chris4869]

I would love to see some pictures of the ATL Fire Polyp Undata. :D It's on my shopping list. <B>LCN</B> I might have something to trade with you soon. ;)

[LCN]

Chris- I have the Orenji for you. We need to also find the Pink Cadillac Monti.

[isseym328]

Karl it's 15-20 inches directly under the 400w radiums. It was browned out when I first got it but now got great color. It just have to grow a little bit now.

[Unarce]

The Pink Cadillac is nice, too! It's pastel, like the setosa.

[chris4869]

I don't know if I can afford a "Pink Cadillac Monti" at the moment. I can probably get a used "Blue Ford Monti" though. :D

[Frankenpora]

All of them but here are some that have'nt been here yet:

Unidentified:
Encrusts and Fingers
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/prpgrnmonti2-1.jpg

The now dubbed LA Laker Monti:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/pplmontimacro.jpg
With color auto adjusted.... looks more like this:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/pplmontimacro2.jpg

Supernatural Cap ORA:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/supernaturalact.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/supernatural.jpg

Pokerstar or Rainbow or??? depends on who you ask:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/rainbowact.jpg

[91yota]

that LA Laker monti looks like a paled out version of my purple polyped cap :)

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550320#post14550320 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 91yota
that LA Laker monti looks like a paled out version of my purple polyped cap :)

I have that one too.
This one is encrusting.

Is your cap Yellow W/Purple polyps ???
If so I don't have it, I'm assuming you mean the Green W/PP cap.

Like this?

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/GreenPurpleCap2-1.jpg

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550018#post14550018 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Unarce
The Pink Cadillac is nice, too! It's pastel, like the setosa.

Do you have a piece?

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14549953#post14549953 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
We need to also find the Pink Cadillac Monti.

:lol:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/ghomesick0240020.jpg


Karl, I am glad that you liked it. Did the sand dollar also make it?

[91yota]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550332#post14550332 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Frankenpora
I have that one too.
This one is encrusting.

Is your cap Yellow W/Purple polyps ???
If so I don't have it, I'm assuming you mean the Green W/PP cap.

Like this?

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/GreenPurpleCap2-1.jpg

no, mine is more of a brown base... the polyps are dense enough that it looks almost solid purple from a distance though

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11298.jpg

you can see it on the left side about 1/3 of the way up in this FTS (just to the right of the birds nest)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11327.jpg

i'd love to have some of the other "big name" pieces... not for their name, but because they are super cool... i'm pretty much out of room in this tank though... i'm considering a large, all monti cube-ish tank next though... something in the 48x48 range with plating/fingering species towards the bottom and encrusting up high...

another of my favorites is my hispida... for the life of me, i cant get a good pic of it though :(

[91yota]

bah... i keep forgetting to post my 2 vietnamensis frags... crappy old pics but here they are...

yellow

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/12-25-08/SDC10017.jpg

neon green

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/12-25-08/SDC10018.jpg

[chris4869]

A <B>vietnamensis</B> monti?! I want one just because of its name. :lol:

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550560#post14550560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 91yota
no, mine is more of a brown base... the polyps are dense enough that it looks almost solid purple from a distance though

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11298.jpg

you can see it on the left side about 1/3 of the way up in this FTS (just to the right of the birds nest)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/3-3-09/SDC11327.jpg

i'd love to have some of the other "big name" pieces... not for their name, but because they are super cool... i'm pretty much out of room in this tank though... i'm considering a large, all monti cube-ish tank next though... something in the 48x48 range with plating/fingering species towards the bottom and encrusting up high...

another of my favorites is my hispida... for the life of me, i cant get a good pic of it though :(

I think these are approximately the same Cap under different conditions. This pic is of a piece growing under 10k, In my display
the skeleton turns deep green under 12k w/act. It also gets a purple rim.

[isseym328]

I remember the vietnamensis. I used to have a large frag of it posted on frags.org. This piece is very similar to the confusa in that it is mainly green based but can generate purple/orange hues at the edges. A very nice monti.

[Blindside]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/1Blindside/appleblueberry-1.jpg

[91yota]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550773#post14550773 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Frankenpora
I think these are approximately the same Cap under different conditions. This pic is of a piece growing under 10k, In my display
the skeleton turns deep green under 12k w/act. It also gets a purple rim.

very possible... ive come to the conclusion recently that i need to experiment some with different bulbs... i've always gone for the shallow water look but i think some of my colors suffer because of this sometimes

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550787#post14550787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by isseym328
I remember the vietnamensis. I used to have a large frag of it posted on frags.org. This piece is very similar to the confusa in that it is mainly green based but can generate purple/orange hues at the edges. A very nice monti.

yeah, my green one shows purple growth tips and the mother colony where i got my frag from is HUGE

iirc, the yellow one shows the orange-ish tips on the mother colony... both of mine are too small to see their full potential though :(

also, i think the vietnamensis plates out more (with fingers growing from the plates) than the confusa, no?

[91yota]

here's a pic of the mother colonies of my yellow vietnamensis and purple polyped cap under 20k radiums

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/jdmiller01/DSC/DSCN3935.jpg

and the green mother colony

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/jdmiller01/DSC/DSCN3929.jpg

[isseym328]

I believe this is the vietnamensis that I had back in the days, although I'm not 100% sure. It might be the confusa as well since I didn't properly name the file.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/12258vietconfusa.jpg

[roblack]

The Grinch
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/Chigrove/GrinchHR.jpg
Jedi
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq278/Chigrove/JMTrick209.jpg

[Oimate84]

Here is my favorite in my tank right now. Im not sure what kind of Monti it is. From the looks, its Red polyp on green base with a bright blue rim. Anyone know what it could be?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f193/oimate84/DSC_2652.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f193/oimate84/DSC_2673.jpg

[jjmcat]

these are my two favorite
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/jjmcat/100_0232_edited.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/jjmcat/DSC_0046_.jpg

[pookstreet]

I would have to say so far, it would be the setosa and Wilfire. Got a couple of others growing out. Perhaps when they get bigger, they'll be up there too.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_3783.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_2650.jpg

[abrian]

I have been in love with the montis since I started planning my tank. I really appreciate those of you with colony shots, it is so nice to see how these various montis look when they grow out. I have gotten fairly frustrated trying to find pictures of montis and only finding people's frag shots.

[kev apsley]

I still love the real deal Superman!! followed by the Tyree Undata and Marks Emma's Jedi Mind Trick (I still want this! anybody have it?)

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14555259#post14555259 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
I would have to say so far, it would be the setosa and Wilfire. Got a couple of others growing out. Perhaps when they get bigger, they'll be up there too.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_3783.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_2650.jpg


I definitely agree with these two. The setosa is such a unique piece Kenny. The wildfire is also a really cool piece to hit the market since australia opened up

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/gnewfeb0780074.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14555790#post14555790 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kev apsley
I still love the real deal Superman!! followed by the Tyree Undata and Marks Emma's Jedi Mind Trick (I still want this! anybody have it?)

I agree with you Kevin, The OG tubs superman through tubs is still one of my favorites. I might know someone who has some Emma's ;)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/ghomesick0230019.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

Well mine will be TheBeaut Monti .. Really bright reverse sunset out ther.. I know I few people have this :)

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/april240821-1.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14556852#post14556852 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
Well mine will be TheBeaut Monti .. Really bright reverse sunset out ther.. I know I few people have this :)

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/april240821-1.jpg

Marcel's/your piece is a cool piece. I have never taken a picture of it, but it is definitely one of the better reverse sunset pieces out there.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14555781#post14555781 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by abrian
I have gotten fairly frustrated trying to find pictures of montis and only finding people's frag shots.

This hobby has a high turnover and todays market is heavily pushed by people trying to make a dollar or two. Many of us started collecting frags and they do take some time to grow out. Luckily most monti's grow fast. I also like seeing mature pieces, but I have plenty of smaller frags as well.

[LCN]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14556852#post14556852 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
Well mine will be TheBeaut Monti .. Really bright reverse sunset out ther.. I know I few people have this :)

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/april240821-1.jpg

I am glad I got mine before he sold the colony off.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14557178#post14557178 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
I am glad I got mine before he sold the colony off.

Yep, but the colony is now with Steve, so it should be in good hands :p

[mpoletti]

Bad picture, but what do you guys know about the Tequilla Sunrise monti; Yellow base and orange polyps.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/lastsunday0160014g.jpg

[91yota]

i'm putting you all on my list of folks to contact when i'm ready to build my monti tank :D

that tequila sunrise is AWESOME

[pookstreet]

Mark, I like that Tequila Sunrise. Another nice color combo.

Here is another fav or mine. Seasons Greetings

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_3350.jpg

This is a very interesting one that can't decide what it wants to be yet. It's always had a nice purple rim but the body color has changed from a light olive green to blue. The polyps are rust red.

1/25/09
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_3158.jpg

3/4/09
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4036.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4040.jpg

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14556852#post14556852 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
Well mine will be TheBeaut Monti .. Really bright reverse sunset out ther.. I know I few people have this :)

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/april240821-1.jpg

:D

[SDguy]

Fav is the setosa. The color is just so obnoxious! :D

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14557823#post14557823 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Mark, I like that Tequila Sunrise. Another nice color combo.



Thanks Kenny. John picked it up as a hitch hiker on a zoa colony about the size of a quarter. He lost his piece after about a month after the first RAP. Here is my initial frag that also receeded from here :( I have since given John back a frag

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/expo004.jpg

[pookstreet]

Now that's what I call a cool hitchhiker. I need to snap a recent pic of my OG Superman and Pink Sand Dollar.

[isseym328]

This is one of my newer favs. The polyps are literally baby blue (in the pic it looks darker), more so than any blue polped montis I've seen so far.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/12258baby_blue_polyps_rc.jpg

[isseym328]

couple more:


sunrise

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/12258sunrise.jpg

unknown green with blue rim

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/12258unknown.jpg

[isseym328]

Last pic of the night, but my favorite piece in the tank:

Tubs Pink Smoothie

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/12258pinksmoothie.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14557210#post14557210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Yep, but the colony is now with Steve, so it should be in good hands :p

And soon it will be in the hands of the other Steve ;)

[wishntoboutside]

hmm great thread.. well i do love the original superman. some of the rainbow variations are pretyy coold too. but presently i would have to say "wildfire for the color and the seteso for its color and nodgules..

[mpoletti]

Richard- Got any updates on the wildfire with that new camera setup of yours :)

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14561386#post14561386 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
And soon it will be in the hands of the other Steve ;)

I think it'll do better in my tank instead :D

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14564966#post14564966 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Richard- Got any updates on the wildfire with that new camera setup of yours :)

Mark, I can tell you that the Wildfire hasn't missed a step in terms of keeping it's colors since the day I got it. Although it has hit a wall in terms of growth recently. Please include some CGH in my next package.

[Unarce]

Which one is the wildefire, again?

[pookstreet]

This one I picked up from Richard (wishntoboutside) late last year.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_1993.jpg

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14565540#post14565540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Mark, I can tell you that the Wildfire hasn't missed a step in terms of keeping it's colors since the day I got it. Although it has hit a wall in terms of growth recently. Please include some CGH in my next package.

I know, I got a piece at BAYMAC. The urchin took it for a ride, but I found it a day later, It looks better than ever. The green just glows now.

[JazzZero]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14550294#post14550294 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Frankenpora
All of them but here are some that have'nt been here yet:

Unidentified:


Pokerstar or Rainbow or??? depends on who you ask:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll263/Frankenpora/rainbowact.jpg

What does it matter, its better than the both of them. Idk if people notice but is it me or does it have a orange colour polyp core and a yellow outer? THATS INSANE.

[roblack]

That's jammin Kenny!

[suppressivefire]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14547605#post14547605 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Unarce
Thanks! Most of my pics are with a crappy 4MP Nikon, taken top-down. I couldn't take a good pic through glass to save my life.

Where's your monti from?
Came from Australia (95% sure) was labeled on the invoice as a chalice. Its really bright like yours.

[Chipie]

Anybody know the name of the encrusting monti that has a chocolat brown base and neon green polyps ?

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14582367#post14582367 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chipie
Anybody know the name of the encrusting monti that has a chocolat brown base and neon green polyps ?

That is most likely a montipora hispida.

[91yota]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14582571#post14582571 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
That is most likely a montipora hispidia.

bingo... one of my other favorites in my tank, especially since mine has so much history behind it and has survived many maladies in my tank including nudis... in the 2+ years ive had it, i have yet to get a decent picture though... those polyps just GLOW and mess up the exposure everytime :D

fwiw... i always thought it was hispida but it could be hispidia as well :confused:

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14576114#post14576114 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by suppressivefire
Came from Australia (95% sure) was labeled on the invoice as a chalice. Its really bright like yours.

I had one of those as well.
Its definitely not the orenji; sorry :( Its a nice piece, but its about half as bright as the original and the structure is a bit different as well. I ended up trading a local reefer as it was not quite the real deal.

[Chipie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14582571#post14582571 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
That is most likely a montipora hispidia.

I think i saw somewhere that it was called meteor shower monti. Anybody have a picture ?

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14582604#post14582604 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 91yota

fwiw... i always thought it was hispida but it could be hispidia as well :confused:

Thanks, Thats called a type O ;)

[91yota]

looked around and found an ok pic of my original frag...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/10182006-swf/P1010025.jpg

[LCN]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_5440.jpg

[acdraindrps]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14583180#post14583180 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LCN
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j300/neyugn0w01/IMG_5440.jpg

:eek1:

[pookstreet]

OG Superman. An oldie but goodie still.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4234.jpg

[pookstreet]

Now this is another very interesting one I have. I got it as a frag almost 3 years ago. Can't remember what it was. It's shown signs of either Rainbow or Pokerstar like growth and colors. That is, until about 4-5 months ago. The polyp colors started then eventually turn all red with a blue base. I can understand if this was a small frag, but this thing is well over 3" across. Now the base is exhibiting shades of bright green on the vertical growth surfaces. This thing sure has me stumped.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4260.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4267.jpg

You can see a small piece of the Pokerstar growing into it at the bottom right corner. It hasn't changed colors at all and it's being exposed to the same tank conditions.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4266.jpg

[RockyMtnReef]

Another vote for the True Undata

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/25422UndataCloseup2.jpg

[Chipie]

Just beautiful RockyMtnReef. This might be a stupid question but why is it called True Undata and not just Undata ? Are there 2 different Undata ? I'm new to SPS :)

[GSMguy]

It's the name "they" gave it, there a lots of other undatas some with red and green coloration and others as well.

In new brinswick they don't name corals like they do here.

[Chipie]

LOL we don't name corals like you do ? I wasn't aware of that. LOL

[Americanreef]

Season's Greeting is one of my favorite Monti's

[mpoletti]

Kenny, I really like this shot :thumbsup:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4266.jpg

[GSMguy]

Oh man that is an awesome picture. Wow.

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14589701#post14589701 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chipie
LOL we don't name corals like you do ? I wasn't aware of that. LOL

Well vendors In Canada don't really do all the elaborate naming as much although the name game may be moving north.

I know a couple vendors from Canada that is just what I've been told

[Chipie]

It might just be the case GSMguy. But i think that we have a harder time getting nice SPS corals here. Can't get any Ora corals here. (New-Brunswick) Pretty much all my corals have been bought online :( I just bought a frag of Hispida Monti. I'll try to take a picture of it tomorrow. ;)

[GSMguy]

See, here that is called ORA supernatural cap same coral just no fancy name.

[pookstreet]

Thanks Mark. Sometimes they come out just right.

[RockyMtnReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14589161#post14589161 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chipie
Just beautiful RockyMtnReef. This might be a stupid question but why is it called True Undata and not just Undata ? Are there 2 different Undata ? I'm new to SPS :)

Thanks for the compliment (here is another shot that I think is kinda cool). The True Undata is a very specific coral from Tyree. As others have stated there are lots of other undatas out there (the Idaho Grape is an undata for example). That one happens to be popular because of the coloration and white polyps.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/25422UndataCloseupActinic.jpg

[Ian]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14588532#post14588532 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4260.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4267.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4266.jpg

Kenny, that reminds me of JFs Aquaman Monti...

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/bigian001/T5-920Dr_20Macs20Original20Aquaman.jpg

[pookstreet]

Interesting find Ian. They do look very similar. The only difference I can see is where the green comes in on these two pieces. And if that's their parent colony, then I have a diamond mind in my tank :lol:

[PnoyReefeR]

Wow Ian is the human Google :D....

Kenny - is your PM box full already :D

[pookstreet]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14594519#post14594519 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
Wow Ian is the human Google :D....

Kenny - is your PM box full already :D

LOL, I was thinking the same thing about Ian. He probably searches all the coral websites all day long instead of working :lol:


Nope, no one wants my stuff :(

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14594651#post14594651 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet

Nope, no one wants my stuff :(

I'll take a box of corals :p

[Unarce]

by Ian
Kenny, that reminds me of JFs Aquaman Monti...

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/bigian001/T5-920Dr_20Macs20Original20Aquaman.jpg

What's JF? This was given to me recently, and was told it originated from a gentleman whose last name is Fox.

TIA

[Ian]

PM'd...

[isseym328]

JF = jason fox. That piece prob originated from him. Pac East Aquaculture gets some of their LE's through him.

[Unarce]

Cool! Thanks, gentlemen!

[Chipie]

Wow, is this the True Undata again? The polyps look like they are neon green like the supernatural. :)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14593231#post14593231 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RockyMtnReef
Thanks for the compliment (here is another shot that I think is kinda cool). The True Undata is a very specific coral from Tyree. As others have stated there are lots of other undatas out there (the Idaho Grape is an undata for example). That one happens to be popular because of the coloration and white polyps.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/25422UndataCloseupActinic.jpg

[Ian]

This one has a 1/4" purple rim...
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/bigian001/spsshots047.jpg

Mystic Sunset...
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/bigian001/spsshots048.jpg

[mpoletti]

Good stuff Ian, this is shortly after I got mine.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/ghomesick0310025.jpg

[mpoletti]

And the sand dollar in the back a few months ago

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/ghomesick0190015.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14598263#post14598263 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian

Mystic Sunset...
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/bigian001/spsshots048.jpg

Can I take a small nub pls .. pls...pls :D

[mpoletti]

This orange blob was on the same photobucket page, but its a little out of focus :o

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/ghomesick0160012.jpg

[mpoletti]

Sorry about the staghorns being in the way. I am sure no one in this forum wants to see those kind of things, so iwth my most sincerest apologies

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/mrpoletti/posted/tank%20build/lastsunday0270065g.jpg

[ReefStuff]

Thank you! :)

I rather like the Green with Red polyps Montipora you posted. Would that happen to be a Chili Pepper Montipora or something slightly different? The only reason I ask is that the polyps seem just a sprig orange.


Ricky Soutas Jr.
-Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.-
www.ReefStuff.com

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14566465#post14566465 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JazzZero
What does it matter, its better than the both of them. Idk if people notice but is it me or does it have a orange colour polyp core and a yellow outer? THATS INSANE.

Indeed it has orange centers, but more greenish pedals in person.
I have seen this on many Rainbows.
Thanks for the comment.

[tacocat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14599390#post14599390 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I am sure that a moderator will contact you to anwer any of your questions. Thanks and now, back to the regularly scheduled program :)

Hey Mark, don't go raining on the parade of one of the original people responsible for propogating the Oregon Tort. :D

[isseym328]

Ahhh yes....no wonder "Soutas" sounded so familiar. :D

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14599917#post14599917 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Hey Mark, don't go raining on the parade of one of the original people responsible for propogating the Oregon Tort. :D

Hector, I'm not raining on the parade. Rules are rules. I'm not trying to offend everyone, but they must be consistent acoss the board ;) (and I'm a little ocd when it comes to rules and structure :lol:)

Now where's my box :D

[GSMguy]

Your box is full Mark sell 2 frag packs and use the money towards a 500G :)

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14601171#post14601171 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
Your box is full Mark sell 2 frag packs and use the money towards a 500G :)

That would be an expensive upgrade Nick as that would mean us having to get a bigger house so I could have a couple of fish rooms :D

I have a couple other monties laying around as well, but you are right, the box is full :)

[GSMguy]

If I lived close I would do chores around your house for frags I love your collection.


OT: does everyone else hate how the iPhone always replaces Frags with drags? :(

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14601252#post14601252 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy

OT: does everyone else hate how the iPhone always replaces Frags with drags? :(

:lol2: Yes!!!

[RockyMtnReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14597728#post14597728 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chipie
Wow, is this the True Undata again? The polyps look like they are neon green like the supernatural. :)


Nah, that one is just shot under heavy actinics. It has bright white polyps.

Here is a top down. The colors are off because of the actinics again but you can get a sense for its size. Keep in mind my tank is a 260g

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/25422Topdown1.jpg

[GSMguy]

That's so amazing looking actinic or not. I can't beleive I don't have that one I have always loved it.

[pookstreet]

Couple of new top downs of one that I had posted earlier. The purple rim is washed out in the pix but very stunning in person. At first I thought it was a danae or verrucosa b/c of the bumpiness but the new growth looks almost undata-like. The contrast in body color is also interesting to boot.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4270.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4273.jpg

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14602128#post14602128 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Couple of new top downs of one that I had posted earlier. The purple rim is washed out in the pix but very stunning in person. At first I thought it was a danae or verrucosa b/c of the bumpiness but the new growth looks almost undata-like. The contrast in body color is also interesting to boot.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4270.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_4273.jpg

I love the skin on this baby, cool metalic sheen with gradience.
Wish I had it :)

[ReefStuff]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14599917#post14599917 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Hey Mark, don't go raining on the parade of one of the original people responsible for propogating the Oregon Tort. :D

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14599931#post14599931 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by isseym328
Ahhh yes....no wonder "Soutas" sounded so familiar. :D

:eek1: And I thought our name was lost amongst all the big ones that popped up!

I still think we have the cheapest cost online for a Oregon Tortuosa Frag, $48.00. I'm not positive about this though. We've mainly been selling a whole bunch of frags to wholesalers down in L.A. for the past few years.

I really liked the last montipora you posted pookstreet, I'm a sucker for that vibrant green glow that pops up on corals from time to time. :)


Ricky Soutas Jr.
-Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.-
www.ReefStuff.com

[pookstreet]

Thanks Frankenpora and Ricky! That one is fast becoming one of my favorites. There are so many beautiful Montis out there. I just wished I had more tank real estate to keep them all.

[tacocat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14600778#post14600778 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Hector, I'm not raining on the parade. Rules are rules. I'm not trying to offend everyone, but they must be consistent acoss the board ;) (and I'm a little ocd when it comes to rules and structure :lol:)

Now where's my box :D

Mark,

If I don't bust your chops, who will? Thanks again for having us over, and pet Rubi for me.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14609936#post14609936 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Mark,

If I don't bust your chops, who will? Thanks again for having us over, and pet Rubi for me.

No problem Hector ;) I think you will like some of the changes the next time you are over.

Here Rubi... heal... good dog ;)

[Dejavu]

Here one of my favorites, but I think I might have a new one that I just received.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/briantvu/Dejavu%20Reef/100_4133.jpg

[suppressivefire]

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp333/suppressivefire/2-5-09046.jpg
One of my top 5

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14611371#post14611371 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
Here one of my favorites, but I think I might have a new one that I just received.


:p

[jkhchris]

I am liking this digi .

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/jkhchris/sps5.jpg

Chris

[Aj Flip]

^^^purple base, green tips, red polyps, nice

[PnoyReefeR]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/Gloc-Noy/019copy-1.jpg

[GSMguy]

Damn those polyps are blue, great pic pnoy.

[reefer334]

Here are a few of my montis I like
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/monti.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/undata.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/setosa-1.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/monti2.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/bluegrassmonti.jpg

[kev apsley]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p162/tenuis70/Reunion3-2008069.jpg

[roblack]

Shadooby!!!

[kev apsley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14626757#post14626757 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roblack
Shadooby!!! :lol:

[Spongie]

This one I got off of PEAC. The yellow was just on the edges now the entire base color is yellow.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_013_edited.jpg

This one used to have red/orange polyps but now they just look purple like the base.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_009_edited.jpg

My personal favorite is the Orange Sherbert looking one with white polyps. Sorry about the pic quality.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_008_edited.jpg

[Spongie]

This one I got off of PEAC. The yellow was just on the edges now the entire base color is yellow.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_013_edited.jpg

This one used to have red/orange polyps but now they just look purple like the base.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_009_edited.jpg

My personal favorite is the Orange Sherbert looking one with white polyps. Sorry about the pic quality.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/190587Aquarium_008_edited.jpg

[Spongie]

Didn't mean to post that twice. Sorry.

[ReefStuff]

Spongie, you have one exceptional piece there. I really like the yellow with purple polyp blend. You don't see that very often.


Ricky Soutas Jr.
-Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.-
www.ReefStuff.com

[RockyMtnReef]

I agree. That is an awesome piece Spongie.

IM me if you are interested in trading a frag for a piece of my True Undata.

[TheBoogieMan]

i like TFG aurora monti cant a peice at a good price but it is one of my favorites right now

[250G]

I have alot of montis, the sunet, and undata are among my favs. This one may creep into my top three shortly.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m142/djelley/sunrise.jpg

[mpoletti]

Dave, Is that an Aussie. We are ssing a lot of those come it. The base can glow, see pookstrest's picture of the wildfire :)

[andysgr]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/Tyree_Rainbow_Montipora1-2-2.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_1813-1-1-2.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_2819-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_1467-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_1596-1-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/ATL_Strawberry_Patch_Monti1-2-1.jpg

[andysgr]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_1785-2-1-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_2221-2-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_2223-1-1-1.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn141/andysgr/IMG_2222-1-1-1.jpg

[250G]

Nope this one is not an aussie, just a piece of that sunrise monti we exported to you guys about a year + back. Indo.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14634461#post14634461 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Dave, Is that an Aussie. We are ssing a lot of those come it. The base can glow, see pookstrest's picture of the wildfire :)

[xinumaster]

My incridble hulk monti

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/xinumaster/corals/white-polyp-veracosa.jpg

[91yota]

just picked this one up from diver's den... a few of the local guys are splitting it with me... hoping that it comes in ok and lives up to my expectations since it looks to be a very nice piece IMO :D i can't wait!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/montiturgescens.png

[Wind]

is there such thing as an incredible hulk?

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14612707#post14612707 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jkhchris
I am liking this digi .

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/jkhchris/sps5.jpg

Chris

It moved!

[Frankenpora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14650927#post14650927 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wind
is there such thing as an incredible hulk?

This is the second monti that I have seen called the incredible hulk, the other one is confusa.
I don't think the name does the one above justice.
Just my .02

[pookstreet]

I almost forgot about the LE undata :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/pookstreet/SPS/IMG_2512.jpg

[SeaIsle]

This is my favorite that I have in my tank. Not really sure the name, I bought it as a Tyree Sunset but cant confirm




http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/173109Tyree_Monte.JPG

[tmantaylor18]

Looks like a really well colored rainbow to me!

[reeftard73]

+1 on the nice rainbow

[eddnyster]

Man those are some awesome montis right there. Although mine aren't as good looking I like this one.
<a href="http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/eddnyster/?action=view&current=DSCF0568.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/eddnyster/DSCF0568.jpg" border="0" alt="monti"></a>

I haven't seen these around. I'm pretty sure it's a monti although I don't know its scientific name yet.

[Stanley-Reefer]

I love montis first off. These are all in my tank. purple rim, purple cap, green/purple/orange rainbow starting out, electric green, and big red.

ALL of the red monti in my 90 fts started from a "freebie" 2"x2" piece in Jan 2008!!!

http://i41.*******.com/339lnp0.jpg

http://i42.*******.com/15qcbb5.jpg

http://i44.*******.com/2m78ads.jpg

http://i42.*******.com/2dky5ck.jpg

http://i39.*******.com/2005w7d.jpg

http://i39.*******.com/2qu2pl1.jpg

[buddie]

i have more than one favorite

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5729.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5037-1.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5567-2.jpg

[buddie]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5202.jpg



http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5560-1.jpg



http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_5242.jpg

[buddie]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_3530.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/buddiemackie/DSC_4905.jpg

[roblack]

Eddnyster, that is not a monti. Maybe a pavona or lepto or lythopyllon. Love your tank Stanley! Great pics Buddie.

[Dejavu]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g209/briantvu/Dejavu%20Reef/IMG_0629.jpg

[SPStoner]

A few of my favorites.....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN5749.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN5770.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN5768.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN5773.jpg

[reefer334]

Lovin the red Polyp Undatas!!!

Here is a pic I took of a friends Your Reef Undata.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk311/Reefer334/undata-2.jpg

[LCN]

Awesome red polyp undata.

[SPStoner]

A few more:D


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN4417.jpg


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN4261.jpg




http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN3681.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/SPStoner/DSCN3909.jpg

[snipersps]

my favorite 4 now

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/snipersps714/temporals/gremm-purple-1-good.jpg

[myzislow]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/myzislow/zoanthids105.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/myzislow/zoanthids100.jpg

[pookstreet]

myzislow - is the Pink Sand Dollar plating? That's interesting. Mine is encrusting and all the others I've seen are also encrusting.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14711817#post14711817 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
myzislow - is the Pink Sand Dollar plating? That's interesting. Mine is encrusting and all the others I've seen are also encrusting.

Mine plates as well and so does Alicia's ;)

[pookstreet]

I knew my tank was cursed :mad:

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14711889#post14711889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
I knew my tank was cursed :mad:

Or its because the water down south is just our recycled toilet water from the north. What do you really think the California aquaduct is for ;)

[pookstreet]

I guess I should just throw out my RO/DI :rolleyes:

[mpoletti]

Why do you think that all of your LPS corals do so well down there :lol:

[pookstreet]

You know what they say. One man's #$^$ is another man's gold :lol2:

[LCN]

Mine also plates.

[cee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14710911#post14710911 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by snipersps
my favorite 4 now

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/snipersps714/temporals/gremm-purple-1-good.jpg
Sweet, Hugo. The frag you sent me only has the 1/2 colored polyps where the lighting is lower, like along the vertically-growing surfaces. Where it gets full light the polyps are solid blue-purple. Too bad it seems to be a slow grower:(

Dave

[bs21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14612857#post14612857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/Gloc-Noy/019copy-1.jpg

what kind is this one?

[tamarindthai]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/koboree/pinkca.jpg

[tamarindthai]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/koboree/sotosaaaa.jpg

[60Cubed]

I believe this to be in the pelti family. But it's not the common yellow with blue polyps. I have that one in the tank with this and their colors are different. This coral actually is yellow with a purple polyp.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o141/60cubed/corals11-5-08009.jpg

[GSMguy]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_3323.jpg

[reefer334]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14728510#post14728510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tamarindthai
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h23/koboree/sotosaaaa.jpg

Awesome monti, is it orange or redish pink?
I have a similar one that is bright orange like the setosa.

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14743732#post14743732 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefer334
Awesome monti, is it orange or redish pink?
I have a similar one that is bright orange like the setosa.

Chris, I believe his piece is the setosa. I could be wrong be that's what I'd be putting my money on.

[ReefStuff]

Looks likes a setosa to me as well, and a mighty fine one at that! :)


Ricky Soutas Jr.
-Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.-
www.ReefStuff.com

[snipersps]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14718543#post14718543 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cee
Sweet, Hugo. The frag you sent me only has the 1/2 colored polyps where the lighting is lower, like along the vertically-growing surfaces. Where it gets full light the polyps are solid blue-purple. Too bad it seems to be a slow grower:(

Dave



Any pic of yours Dave?

[reefer334]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14743769#post14743769 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Chris, I believe his piece is the setosa. I could be wrong be that's what I'd be putting my money on.

That has to be the craziest growth on a setosa I have seen!!

I have a orange nodulating cap that looks very similar to that one, but my setosa looks nothing like that one.

[Xler8n]

Im been searching high and low for a tyree rainbow for a good price......

[Xler8n]

for a longggg time

[91yota]

there are nicer rainbow montis out there than the tyree IMHO... i dont generally buy based on name alone anyway... if i like it, i buy it

[Xler8n]

Well any advice on where i can get a nice rainbow montipora?

[91yota]

not really... i bought mine from a local... sorry

[Henry Colf]

Great thread and awesome pics. I have a few Monti's not as nice as your guys stuff but here's mine:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/henryc_2006/008-4.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/henryc_2006/004-4.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/henryc_2006/003-4.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/henryc_2006/012-4.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i26/henryc_2006/013-5.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/035copy-2.jpg

[GSMguy]

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/GSMguy/IMG_3578.jpg

[tmantaylor18]

lets see some jedi mind tricks

[cwegescheide]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14760628#post14760628 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/PnoyCorals/035copy-2.jpg

Don't brag if you aren't gonna frag!!! Sweet piece brutha..

[PnoyReefeR]

thanks man .. Soon soon soon :)

[91yota]

picked up a few new pieces today from a friend breaking down his system... pics coming soon but ive got a few descriptive words to give everyone something to look forward to... blue... purple... yellow... undata... digitata.... up to y'all to figure out what goes with what for now :D ;)

[91yota]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/4-6-09/blueundata.jpg

shot came out weird... purple base, yellow polyp digi

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/4-6-09/SDC11523.jpg

and a small tyree undata frag (1.5" pvc coupling ;) )

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/4-6-09/SDC11521.jpg

sunset nuggets

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/jakedk5/4-6-09/SDC11518.jpg

[91yota]

forgot to mention... i'm trying out a 250wXM20k at the moment... thinking about switching over from RL10k's

and i just added sand to my previously BB tank just a few hours before snapping the pics

[kurplunk]

I just got the ATL fire polyp undata. It has to be the most awesome piece in his tank right now. It is the opposite of the jedi mind trick undata. It has purple body, with green rim and red polyps. No pictures right now, but a piece worth going in and looking at.

[myzislow]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14778833#post14778833 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kurplunk
I just got the ATL fire polyp undata. It has to be the most awesome piece in his tank right now. It is the opposite of the jedi mind trick undata. It has purple body, with green rim and red polyps. No pictures right now, but a piece worth going in and looking at. I agree, it is an absolutely amazing piece!! I was so bummed when mine died. It was defnitely a favorite. When it was looking it's best the purple/blue body was like no other.
still coloring up here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/myzislow/zoanthids243.jpg
was looking it's best:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/myzislow/zoanthids450.jpg

[tamarindthai]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14743732#post14743732 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefer334
Awesome monti, is it orange or redish pink?
I have a similar one that is bright orange like the setosa.
yes,it is setosa growing 2 different forms is growing more red than orange on the same coloy spead out and stright up.