Jason Fox Flame.

reefmutt · 01/21/2017, 04:04 PM

Please show me yours along with parameters, flow and lighting.
I have one coming in my the mail and I want to know where to place it.
And besides, it's so nice, it deserves its own thread.
Thanks in advance.

wheelman76 · 01/21/2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Please show me yours along with parameters, flow and lighting.
I have one coming in my the mail and I want to know where to place it.
And besides, it's so nice, it deserves its own thread.
Thanks in advance.

It was YOU who snagged it lol , that thing went fast. Can't wait to see pics of it once it's settled Matt.

cFloor · 01/21/2017, 05:02 PM

Mine is still small, and in a place where I can't get a good pic of it. But it's right in the middle of the tank under t5s with heavy flow. It's probably the most colorful coral in my tank next to my Jason Fox firecracker. It seems to color up fast and grow pretty well. It was a tiny nub when I got it. Can't wait for it to turn into a good sized colony

Rakie · 01/21/2017, 11:43 PM

Mine's a smaller piece that has 3 little branches. In daylight it's a little pale still, but the moment the blue LED's are on you can see all the potential. Bright flouro tips with a light crimson ring right under those tips, and a deep carmine body with crimson polyps.

At first glance you think "Red with green tips, cool". But this is one of the corals with understated tones that require deeper inspection inspection.

watchguy123 · 01/21/2017, 11:57 PM

It's a really pretty pretty coral. Mine just happens to be high up in the tank with lots of flow. I placed it there because I wanted to have a prominent spot for it

I think this is with reefbrite xhos on and probably t5's as well

I'll look for a metal halide picture or maybe just take a new one

watchguy123 · 01/22/2017, 01:23 AM

Got it, metal halide only lighting. Sorry, I took about 8 frags out of it last week.

Rakie · 01/22/2017, 01:28 AM

Really nice Watchguy!

This coral seems to be especially sensitive to water conditions. I've seen some people's in person that are a deep dark red (like the lying cheater pics posted by Jason Fox), and then other ones are light. Everything ends up a little different in another's tank -- But this little gem seems to react big time.

Interestingly, most of the people I've seen who have a darker color tend to keep it Mid or bottom 2/3 of the tank. Because of that I will likely place mine about mid-tank to see how it goes.

biggles · 01/22/2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

I have one coming in my the mail and I want to know where to place it.

Since i can't get one ever, i think you should use heaps of glue and stick yours........... you know where i want you to put it don't you Matt

Rakie · 01/22/2017, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by biggles

Since i can't get one ever, i think you should use heaps of glue and stick yours........... you know where i want you to put it don't you Matt

Hey, you could have!!! High odds the original colony came from the GBR.

reefmutt · 01/22/2017, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the shots, Mark.
And thanks to everyone else for the info.
I'll post a pic of mine when I get it..
Not only just to document its arrival but to do my best to rub any salt I can into the spoiled Aussie's wounds who complains about not being able to get nice corals!!!!!!!!
I'm not naming any names, biggles andrew biggles andrewbigglesandrew

rovster · 01/23/2017, 12:17 PM

I was under the impression that this one liked low light. Don't know where I got that from, just throwing that out there.

reefmutt · 01/23/2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman76

It was YOU who snagged it lol , that thing went fast. Can't wait to see pics of it once it's settled Matt.

I was ALL OVER that, Jess! I got lucky but I had been checking the sight regularly because he was holding a couple other pieces for me.

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Originally Posted by rovster

I was under the impression that this one liked low light. Don't know where I got that from, just throwing that out there.

Thanks! I will put mine in a medium light spot and see how it does. Wednesday! Can't wait!

nashorn · 01/23/2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rovster

I was under the impression that this one liked low light. Don't know where I got that from, just throwing that out there.

Can anyone else chime in on lighting?
I just got an 3/4 in Frag and have it on the bottom. Was planning to move up.

ClownMan727 · 01/23/2017, 01:44 PM

I got a frag a few weeks ago and I put it up high in the tank. It is getting dark red with bright tips. You should email Jason Fox and ask him what he recommends. He is very responsive and will be glad to help you succeed.

Ebn · 01/24/2017, 12:24 AM

Here's my little frag picked up about a week ago. It's been sitting on my rack, about 12" away from one of the LEDs at the edge, and seems to be holding its color. Can't wait until it grows out some more.

Mike de Leon · 02/27/2017, 08:39 PM

So what happened to the pics Matt? How quick does this thing grow? i have a tiny 1/2" piece.

Rakie · 02/28/2017, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

How quick does this thing grow? i have a tiny 1/2" piece.

I've got a small piece too -- it grows a little slower than average i'd say.

Growth *usually* determines value more than color (once the novelty of NEW wears off at least). If it grows like a weed and everyone is selling a frag for $200 twice a month, it's value will drop.

So unless it's brand new release, the price is a fair indication of growth speed

jda · 02/28/2017, 11:12 AM

I also agree that this one is ripe for a price drop. It is easy to keep and grows fast enough. Chunky frags are less that $75 around here now.

I keep mine up pretty high at 500+ PAR.

Gmerek2 · 02/28/2017, 06:03 PM

This thing is growing fast. I also think it's due for a price drop. I don't track nitrates or par. But alk is 8 and it's kept at the bottom of the tank. It arrived in the mail pink. And seller said it's a lower light acro. It has since got a deeper red and yellower tips since being in my tank

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Gmerek2 · 02/28/2017, 06:21 PM

a week after its arrival (mid January)

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Rakie · 02/28/2017, 06:41 PM

Mine is not yet growing quickly. Although mine is a flat piece without any branches. It's encrusting quick-ish but hasn't hit it's stride yet.

Usernam Invalid · 02/28/2017, 08:16 PM

naka · 03/01/2017, 01:12 PM

Here are some growth shots

6/16

8/16

10/2016

Now 2/17

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reefmutt · 03/04/2017, 09:35 AM

Hey guys, sorry haven't been on RC a lot lately..
Here's a shot of mine right after I got it around a month ago. About an inch long with a couple branch tips: I was very happy with the piece..

I'll try to post a couple more recent shots.
Not growing very fast but has great nite time pe and is encrusting well..

Geeray · 03/04/2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Hey guys, sorry haven't been on RC a lot lately..
Here's a shot of mine right after I got it around a month ago. About an inch long with a couple branch tips: I was very happy with the piece..

I'll try to post a couple more recent shots.
Not growing very fast but has great nite time pe and is encrusting well..

looks like you got yourself a quality frag there!

01/21/2017, 04:04 PM	#1
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Jason Fox Flame. Please show me yours along with parameters, flow and lighting. I have one coming in my the mail and I want to know where to place it. And besides, it's so nice, it deserves its own thread. Thanks in advance. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

01/21/2017, 05:02 PM	#3
cFloor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,552	Mine is still small, and in a place where I can't get a good pic of it. But it's right in the middle of the tank under t5s with heavy flow. It's probably the most colorful coral in my tank next to my Jason Fox firecracker. It seems to color up fast and grow pretty well. It was a tiny nub when I got it. Can't wait for it to turn into a good sized colony __________________ 250g. SPS tank Instagram: @cfloorsaltwater

01/22/2017, 07:52 AM	#10
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Thanks for the shots, Mark. And thanks to everyone else for the info. I'll post a pic of mine when I get it.. Not only just to document its arrival but to do my best to rub any salt I can into the spoiled Aussie's wounds who complains about not being able to get nice corals!!!!!!!! I'm not naming any names, biggles andrew biggles andrewbigglesandrew __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

01/23/2017, 12:17 PM	#11
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	I was under the impression that this one liked low light. Don't know where I got that from, just throwing that out there. __________________ "Cause you don't need to be a scientist to see, what we can accomplish with good chemistry..." -Sophia the First Current Tank Info: Tank killed by Hurricane Irma...once dust settles restart to come...

01/23/2017, 01:44 PM	#14
ClownMan727 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 776	I got a frag a few weeks ago and I put it up high in the tank. It is getting dark red with bright tips. You should email Jason Fox and ask him what he recommends. He is very responsive and will be glad to help you succeed. __________________ "A flute with no holes is not a flute ...and a doughnut with no hole...is a Danish." - Ty Webb (Caddyshack, 1980) Current Tank Info: 125gallon, 3 T247 led's and 2 80w T5's. 2 MP 40's,2 MP 10's. and a 40 breeder, ATI 4 bulb 39w light with 2 blue led strips. 1 MP 10. All plumbed to 40 gallon homemade acrylic sump. with APEX controller.

01/21/2017, 11:43 PM	#4
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Mine's a smaller piece that has 3 little branches. In daylight it's a little pale still, but the moment the blue LED's are on you can see all the potential. Bright flouro tips with a light crimson ring right under those tips, and a deep carmine body with crimson polyps. At first glance you think "Red with green tips, cool". But this is one of the corals with understated tones that require deeper inspection inspection.

01/21/2017, 11:57 PM	#5
watchguy123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,074	It's a really pretty pretty coral. Mine just happens to be high up in the tank with lots of flow. I placed it there because I wanted to have a prominent spot for it I think this is with reefbrite xhos on and probably t5's as well I'll look for a metal halide picture or maybe just take a new one

01/22/2017, 01:23 AM	#6
watchguy123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,074	Got it, metal halide only lighting. Sorry, I took about 8 frags out of it last week.

01/22/2017, 01:28 AM	#7
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Really nice Watchguy! This coral seems to be especially sensitive to water conditions. I've seen some people's in person that are a deep dark red (like the lying cheater pics posted by Jason Fox), and then other ones are light. Everything ends up a little different in another's tank -- But this little gem seems to react big time. Interestingly, most of the people I've seen who have a darker color tend to keep it Mid or bottom 2/3 of the tank. Because of that I will likely place mine about mid-tank to see how it goes.

01/24/2017, 12:24 AM	#15
Ebn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose Posts: 643	Here's my little frag picked up about a week ago. It's been sitting on my rack, about 12" away from one of the LEDs at the edge, and seems to be holding its color. Can't wait until it grows out some more. __________________ Eric

02/27/2017, 08:39 PM	#16
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	So what happened to the pics Matt? How quick does this thing grow? i have a tiny 1/2" piece. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

02/28/2017, 11:12 AM	#18
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	I also agree that this one is ripe for a price drop. It is easy to keep and grows fast enough. Chunky frags are less that $75 around here now. I keep mine up pretty high at 500+ PAR.

02/28/2017, 06:03 PM	#19
Gmerek2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 122	This thing is growing fast. I also think it's due for a price drop. I don't track nitrates or par. But alk is 8 and it's kept at the bottom of the tank. It arrived in the mail pink. And seller said it's a lower light acro. It has since got a deeper red and yellower tips since being in my tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/28/2017, 06:21 PM	#20
Gmerek2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 122	a week after its arrival (mid January) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/28/2017, 06:41 PM	#21
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Mine is not yet growing quickly. Although mine is a flat piece without any branches. It's encrusting quick-ish but hasn't hit it's stride yet.

02/28/2017, 08:16 PM	#22
Usernam Invalid Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,130

03/01/2017, 01:12 PM	#23
naka Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,544	Here are some growth shots 6/16 8/16 10/2016 Now 2/17 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

03/04/2017, 09:35 AM	#24
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Hey guys, sorry haven't been on RC a lot lately.. Here's a shot of mine right after I got it around a month ago. About an inch long with a couple branch tips: I was very happy with the piece.. I'll try to post a couple more recent shots. Not growing very fast but has great nite time pe and is encrusting well.. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer