Lets see your BIG colonies! - Page 4

manuelink · 02/10/2009, 11:02 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by acdraindrps
[B]

somebody have an idea of how long is this colony?

acdraindrps: nice tank!

Justjoe · 02/10/2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by gsoaxionsk8
i was wondering the same thing! i break coral in mine all the time with just my arm!

There is a bit more room in there, but yes there are spots I can't walk to anymore. Its also one of the main incentives for me to stay in shape...

Kozmo's Reef · 02/11/2009, 08:40 AM

These were from John Tangeman's system which was TOTM in March 07. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...totm/index.php

Quote:

Originally posted by acdraindrps

Leishman · 02/11/2009, 12:24 PM

This was 16" before AEFW got it 5 years ago

top level was ~14" before it died in a power outage

14" Green table Before power outage

After outage in a 46g Brte Trash can

The above 2 together

A. Exquister (2008)

2007

fishypets · 02/11/2009, 01:03 PM

Damn Leishman you've lost some nice stuff.

gasman059 · 02/11/2009, 04:11 PM

Some from my previous tanks as well as a recent 375 crash of a friend.

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ReefEnabler · 02/11/2009, 04:14 PM

wowww some really amazing stuff in here! wish I had some huge colonies to post, maybe one day next year

I recall an older thread similiar to this one where somebody posted a MASSIVE green acro from one of the outside sunlit displays at waikiki. anybody know what I'm talking about?

sigster500 · 02/11/2009, 06:41 PM

yup

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

stunreefer · 02/11/2009, 08:09 PM

Awesome colonies everyone!

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Originally posted by gasman059
as well as a recent 375 crash of a friend.

Rogers tank crashed?!?

acdraindrps · 02/12/2009, 02:26 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by manuelink
[B]

Quote:

Originally posted by acdraindrps

somebody have an idea of how long is this colony?

acdraindrps: nice tank!

In the pics I posted after the one you quoted, the tank that milli is in is 36"x36". The colony is (guessing) almost two feet at its longest point. Its a monster for sure.

Also, the coral isn't mine. Just had the pleasure of holding it, and also see it regularly.

jdieck · 02/12/2009, 02:53 AM

madadi · 02/12/2009, 05:27 AM

that thing looks like a patio umbrella! nice

bosborn1 · 02/12/2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kozmo's Reef
These were from John Tangeman's system which was TOTM in March 07. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...totm/index.php

Thats cool, I have a frag of that colony I got from John. Mines getting big too, about the size of a small plate now. The prostrata I got from him is poised to soon take over my tank.

AquaMan03 · 02/15/2009, 07:39 AM

Here are some of mine

sigster500 · 02/15/2009, 12:26 PM

A. Formosa 12 months growth from a frag

spleify · 02/15/2009, 12:41 PM

Amazing corals everyone!!

Keep 'em comin'

Maxi · 02/16/2009, 10:42 PM

Amazing stuff!

acdraindrps · 02/17/2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bosborn1
Thats cool, I have a frag of that colony I got from John. Mines getting big too, about the size of a small plate now. The prostrata I got from him is poised to soon take over my tank.

How purple/pink is it in your tank

triton77 · 02/17/2009, 04:47 AM

Here are the "biggest" colonies I have in my tank!!!!

Keep in mind that these are in my 10 gallon reef tank which are GIANTS in nano perspective.

delphinus · 02/17/2009, 02:41 PM

What's the secret to keeping the bottoms of these large corals alive? As they grow the tops shade out and steal flow from the bases, yet most of these big pieces the bases look totally viable?

jnb · 02/17/2009, 02:59 PM

This Monti has been drawing some attention lately - I guess anyone can grow these but I am happy with it.

dvanacker · 02/17/2009, 05:01 PM

I would be happy too!!! That monti is beautiful

john90009 · 02/17/2009, 05:06 PM

I like how it has ruffled edges.

jnb · 02/22/2009, 12:39 PM

i think this thread has a hiccup maxi posted but it did not take - why did mine?

Skipper · 02/22/2009, 12:47 PM

Testing for stuck thread...

02/10/2009, 11:02 AM	#76
manuelink Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: monterrey, mexico Posts: 149	[QUOTE]Originally posted by acdraindrps [B] somebody have an idea of how long is this colony? acdraindrps: nice tank! __________________ Im the Sun Current Tank Info: 45 gallons with sump of 10gallons

02/11/2009, 12:24 PM	#79
Leishman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MD but - Born & raised in Halifax England Posts: 1,015	This was 16" before AEFW got it 5 years ago top level was ~14" before it died in a power outage 14" Green table Before power outage After outage in a 46g Brte Trash can The above 2 together A. Exquister (2008) 2007 __________________ "To our wifes and sweethearts, may they never meet" Current Tank Info: Shallow 80g SPS

02/11/2009, 04:11 PM	#81
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,308	I'll play Some from my previous tanks as well as a recent 375 crash of a friend. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: Officially lurking!

02/11/2009, 04:14 PM	#82
ReefEnabler Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 3,760	wowww some really amazing stuff in here! wish I had some huge colonies to post, maybe one day next year I recall an older thread similiar to this one where somebody posted a MASSIVE green acro from one of the outside sunlit displays at waikiki. anybody know what I'm talking about? __________________ - Ryan B "that is enough skimmate to ruin lives." - GSMguy Current Tank Info: 220g Display, 70g sump, 35g frag, 50g fuge, 2x250w MH, 1x400w MH, 2x80w T5, 2x140w VHO Actinic

02/12/2009, 02:53 AM	#86
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	__________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

02/11/2009, 01:03 PM	#80
fishypets Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,411	Damn Leishman you've lost some nice stuff.

02/11/2009, 06:41 PM	#83
sigster500 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cornwall.. England Posts: 192	yup http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

02/12/2009, 05:27 AM	#87
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	that thing looks like a patio umbrella! nice __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

02/15/2009, 07:39 AM	#89
AquaMan03 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cranston R.I Posts: 157	Here are some of mine __________________ Scott Current Tank Info: 125 gallon reef

02/15/2009, 12:26 PM	#90
sigster500 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cornwall.. England Posts: 192	A. Formosa 12 months growth from a frag

02/15/2009, 12:41 PM	#91
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Amazing corals everyone!! Keep 'em comin' __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/16/2009, 10:42 PM	#92
Maxi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,381	Amazing stuff!

02/17/2009, 04:47 AM	#94
triton77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 125	Here are the "biggest" colonies I have in my tank!!!! Keep in mind that these are in my 10 gallon reef tank which are GIANTS in nano perspective.

02/17/2009, 02:41 PM	#95
delphinus Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary, AB., Canada Posts: 1,453	What's the secret to keeping the bottoms of these large corals alive? As they grow the tops shade out and steal flow from the bases, yet most of these big pieces the bases look totally viable? __________________ -Tony My next hobby will be flooding my basement while repeatedly banging my head against a brick wall and tearing up $100 bills. Whee! Current Tank Info: 280g Reef, 65g FOWLR

02/17/2009, 02:59 PM	#96
jnb Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S.E. Florida Deerfield Beach Posts: 2,581	bif monti This Monti has been drawing some attention lately - I guess anyone can grow these but I am happy with it.

02/17/2009, 05:01 PM	#97
dvanacker DID I SOUNDS SMRT?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, CAN Posts: 3,690	I would be happy too!!! That monti is beautiful __________________ --DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef

02/17/2009, 05:06 PM	#98
john90009 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brick Posts: 985	I like how it has ruffled edges.

02/22/2009, 12:39 PM	#99
jnb Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S.E. Florida Deerfield Beach Posts: 2,581	i think this thread has a hiccup maxi posted but it did not take - why did mine?

02/22/2009, 12:47 PM	#100
Skipper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 18,271	Testing for stuck thread... __________________ Skip Attix Former Editor of Reefkeeping Magazine