Lets see your BIG colonies!

LobsterOfJustice · 01/27/2009, 10:28 AM

I want to see some pictures of HUGE SPS!! Full tanks shots included.

Show me what you've got.

Toddrtrex · 01/27/2009, 02:45 PM

Not sure if I would call this huge or not, but my one tabling milli is at least 9*9. Pretty much all of that growth happen in about 9 months.

Here is a shot with the light hood off, and with a flash, the colors are a bit off.

A better (( but doesn't show the size as well )) shot -- the colors are more accurate.

91yota · 01/27/2009, 03:03 PM

nice growth! how large was it when you started?

Toddrtrex · 01/27/2009, 03:18 PM

These pictures are from 3/2/08

This shot is from a slightly different angle, but gives you an idea of its size. It is about 1/4 of the way from the left.

A close up.

bigmatt · 01/27/2009, 06:39 PM

whAT ARE you using for lighting, amazing growth

Toddrtrex · 01/27/2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by bigmatt
whAT ARE you using for lighting, amazing growth

Thanks. This is over my 58, 2*250 XM 20Ks, + 1 96 watt PC dual actinic and 1 96 watt PC 50/50 bulb.

91yota · 01/27/2009, 10:52 PM

HGH?

lol

talk about FAST.... that is absolutely insane

Reefer08 · 01/27/2009, 11:06 PM

Thats a 58g tank? Wow. What are you using for cal/alk?

Toddrtrex · 01/27/2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally posted by 91yota
HGH? lol

talk about FAST.... that is absolutely insane

All the oral steroids and injected ones for my back are actually going into the tank.

Quote:

Originally posted by Reefer08
Thats a 58g tank? Wow. What are you using for cal/alk?

Yep, that is my 58. I dose 2 part (( C-balance )) each night (( about 100 ml of each )) and try to drip Kalk 24/7. However, I seem to always skip a day or two before refilling the Kalk dripper, and sometimes just refill it without adding more kalk --- don't do this on purpose, more out of being lazy.

jmadison · 01/27/2009, 11:13 PM

Todd- do you run a calc reactor then? Amazing growth!

Toddrtrex · 01/27/2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by jmadison
Todd- do you run a calc reactor then? Amazing growth!

Think you posted about the same time I did -- nope, just 2 part and kalk drip.

Thanks. And my green cap is growing like a weed. Started off about 2 inches in diameter and is now (( if the parts that are growing up, went out )) about 12 inches.

bradleyj · 01/27/2009, 11:17 PM

cham · 01/28/2009, 02:58 AM

What I love about this hobby is that there are literally hundreds of ways to reef correctly and get great results.

RockyMtnReef · 01/28/2009, 05:01 PM

Solitaryensis-

True Undata-

Blue Mille-

JB NY · 01/28/2009, 05:36 PM

mpoletti · 01/28/2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by JB NY

Showoff

Good stuff Joe

sfsuphysics · 01/28/2009, 07:15 PM

Was going to post a picture of my softball to cantalope sized pocillipora colonies but man I lose to Joe

cwegescheide · 01/28/2009, 10:14 PM

That's amazing Joe... Loved that tank!

Bamm Bamm · 01/29/2009, 01:19 AM

OMG Joe that huge!!!!!

mpruitt307 · 01/29/2009, 07:38 AM

Sorry had a double post moment

mpruitt307 · 01/29/2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by JB NY

MikePowell · 01/29/2009, 08:46 AM

Take the pics out of this thread and then read some of the posts!! LOL

fishysteve · 01/29/2009, 11:40 AM

The slimer is about 16" -18"across. [IMG]

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Chrisrush · 01/29/2009, 12:12 PM

True Undata-

How big is that undata? Got any pics of it from above?

RockyMtnReef · 01/29/2009, 12:28 PM

I would say it is about 12" across right now. This photo is a few months old and under 10K lighting so the colors arent that great. It does a lot better under 20K

Here is one I kinda like from the bottom up. Also a little old. This coral grows like crazy. At least 1/2" per month.

01/27/2009, 10:28 AM	#1
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Lets see your BIG colonies! I want to see some pictures of HUGE SPS!! Full tanks shots included. Show me what you've got. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

01/27/2009, 02:45 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Not sure if I would call this huge or not, but my one tabling milli is at least 9*9. Pretty much all of that growth happen in about 9 months. Here is a shot with the light hood off, and with a flash, the colors are a bit off. A better (( but doesn't show the size as well )) shot -- the colors are more accurate. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

01/27/2009, 03:18 PM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	These pictures are from 3/2/08 This shot is from a slightly different angle, but gives you an idea of its size. It is about 1/4 of the way from the left. A close up. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

01/27/2009, 11:13 PM	#10
jmadison rebmeM deretsigeR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 1,426	Todd- do you run a calc reactor then? Amazing growth! __________________ -Keyser Söze- By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius Current Tank Info: Construction Zone

01/27/2009, 11:17 PM	#12
bradleyj Reefkeeping Mag Staff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Murray, Utah Posts: 3,454	__________________ Murray, Utah 335G reef, 72" Maristar, Deltec AP702, PF601S , 2 Darts 4Vortech MP40's 18,000 Gph Feb, 2012 RC TOTM Current Tank Info: 335g Leemar

01/27/2009, 03:03 PM	#3
91yota Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 782	nice growth! how large was it when you started?

01/27/2009, 06:39 PM	#5
bigmatt Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 193	whAT ARE you using for lighting, amazing growth

01/27/2009, 10:52 PM	#7
91yota Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 782	HGH? lol talk about FAST.... that is absolutely insane

01/27/2009, 11:06 PM	#8
Reefer08 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,812	Thats a 58g tank? Wow. What are you using for cal/alk?

01/28/2009, 02:58 AM	#13
cham Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 3,632	What I love about this hobby is that there are literally hundreds of ways to reef correctly and get great results.

01/28/2009, 05:01 PM	#14
RockyMtnReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: GA Posts: 635	Solitaryensis- True Undata- Blue Mille-

01/28/2009, 05:36 PM	#15
JB NY Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,207	__________________ -Joe TOTM Sept 2002 \| Reefland April 2004 \| CORAL Magazine Nov 2007 Featured Tank "Coral Reef Aquarium" 2011 \| Reef Spotlight 2018 Current Tank Info: 270G SPS Tank, 140G sumps, 35G Frag Tank, Ultra Reef Akula UKS-200 Skimmer, Apex, Giesemann Spectra 3x250W MH 4x80W T5, 2xReefbrite Tech 72" Blue LED, Triton Dosing, ARID C30 Algae Reactor, Maxspect Gyre

01/28/2009, 07:15 PM	#17
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	Was going to post a picture of my softball to cantalope sized pocillipora colonies but man I lose to Joe __________________ Mike

01/28/2009, 10:14 PM	#18
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	That's amazing Joe... Loved that tank!

01/29/2009, 01:19 AM	#19
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	OMG Joe that huge!!!!! __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

01/29/2009, 07:38 AM	#20
mpruitt307 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 52	Sorry had a double post moment

01/29/2009, 08:46 AM	#22
MikePowell Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,141	Take the pics out of this thread and then read some of the posts!! LOL

01/29/2009, 11:40 AM	#23
fishysteve Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,804	The slimer is about 16" -18"across. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ On a break

01/29/2009, 12:12 PM	#24
Chrisrush Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,754	True Undata- How big is that undata? Got any pics of it from above? __________________ Thanks, Chris Current Tank Info: 2015 Reef Savvy Dream Tank Winner

01/29/2009, 12:28 PM	#25
RockyMtnReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: GA Posts: 635	I would say it is about 12" across right now. This photo is a few months old and under 10K lighting so the colors arent that great. It does a lot better under 20K Here is one I kinda like from the bottom up. Also a little old. This coral grows like crazy. At least 1/2" per month.