Rhizo Price??

[regalangelreef]

My lfs has a baseball sized rhizo for 350 what do u think?


thanks

-jordan

[Aquabacs]

Depends on the color & it's value to you.

Mike

[regalangelreef]

its its a yellowish purple color. do u think if i pulled the trigger on it, it would be a decent deal?

[Aquabacs]

Is that under regular 10K lighting? As long as it is naturally yellowish purple and not dyed.

Mike

[regalangelreef]

yea it is under 3 halides in the store. would it be obvious if it was dyed? im trying to recall the color it might be more of a white orange. also if i put it in my biocube 14 with the stock lighting would that be alright? i have kept non photos like sun corals but never something this rare.

thanks

[Aquabacs]

If it is white orange, then that is most likely not dyed. If you are looking to spend around $350 I believe Austin (stunreefer) has a few nice ones for sale.

The coral is pretty tough and hardier than sun corals.

Mike

[regalangelreef]

thanks, also what should i look for when buying one to make sure its healthy.

[Aquabacs]

Look to at where the flesh of the polyp meets the skeleton. A healthy, well maintained Rhizo should not show visible, exposed skeleton.

Mike

[regalangelreef]

Ok thanks again.

[Aquabacs]

No problem. Good luck.

Mike

[stunreefer]

As Mike said, no exposed skeleton is crucial, and knowing they're eating is a plus.

All mine have been with me for quite a while, and they eat like no tomorrow... I noticed you found my thread ;)