DONOR: Acanthastrea lordhowensis

Travis L. Stevens · 04/26/2005, 08:06 AM

I will be buying an Acanthastrea lordhowensis from Aquarium Oddballs on 31st and Sheridan in Tulsa some time this week. As far as a time to pick it up we will agree on it later.

THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL FRAG BEING DONATED/PURCHASED! THIS IS A SIMILAR, ADULT PIECE! UPDATED PICTURE SOON TO FOLLOW!

This frag is a 3 large polyp and one small polyp. This frag will be fragged into single polyps to be given out to the sponsors. Though they will be given as single frags, it would be wiser to let them grow to 3 or 4 polyps before fragging to the next level of sponsors. This will ensure a better survival rate for these corals, but it will start as 4 donors so we can speed things up on this. Frags to the new sponsors should be 2 polyps so that if one polyp dies, there is one alive still to reproduce. This is an expensive coral that needs a higher chance of survival. It would be terrible to have a $100 piece die.

It is mainly red with florescent green stripes that run from the outside to the center of the polyp.

I have not had it in my tank to know exactly what it's attitude is like. It is currently being housed under VHOs at Aquarium Oddballs and the new polyp has sprouted up under these lights.

It is an LPS coral that looks similar to brains and favias. It's requirements are about that of most LPSs. It is a hardy coral. A 7 out of 10 in hardiness with 10 being "bullet proof". It is a fast grower. In fact, Scott, the owner and operator of Aquarium Oddballs has a friend that took home a piece and in a couple months has already sprouted 4 new polyps

PCs, VHOs, and MHs should suffice for this coral. In lower lit tanks, it might be a better idea to keep it higher in your aquascaping. But medium to high lighting would be best for it.

Flow requirements are medium to high.

A sponsor may keep this coral as long as he/she meets the requirements listed below:

Though I am not a member yet (but will be next meeting), it is free to a member of the club providing that.....

They provide the correct environment for it to grow.

They are available to pickup their coral on an agreed date in this first case or the next meeting here after.

They describe how it grows for them under their conditions, and what those conditions are.

They promise that once they are twice the size they are now, they will donate a colony the approximate size of the original donor colony (see beginning of thread).

If you wish to be a sponsor....reply to this list. The next people on the list will receive frags from the sponsors when the colony has doubled.

Thanks

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer

Knyght · 04/26/2005, 08:10 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)

Russ Braaten · 04/26/2005, 08:10 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Doug (lazy Reefer)

Travis L. Stevens · 04/26/2005, 08:17 AM

Jeez-lew-eez! you guys are QUICK. I think these two were posted at the same time. Let me sum it up:

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)

Sorry Russ, his post came before yours.

RamManOK · 04/26/2005, 08:29 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)

TimV · 04/26/2005, 09:13 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV

ZC · 04/26/2005, 09:53 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV

ZC(Zac)

FishTale · 04/26/2005, 10:02 AM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)

chris4693 · 04/26/2005, 12:08 PM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693

padixon2 · 04/26/2005, 01:11 PM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2

Brandino007 · 04/26/2005, 06:55 PM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2
Brandino007(Brandon)

capnskunk · 04/26/2005, 09:35 PM

i think it would be easier if the people that dont want one post. i mean come on, who wouldnt want one???

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2
Brandino007(Brandon)

Brandino007 · 04/27/2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by capnskunk
i think it would be easier if the people that dont want one post. i mean come on, who wouldnt want one???

True that.

Korndog · 04/27/2005, 06:03 PM

Future Donors:
Travis L. Stevens (confirmed)
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)
exoticaquatics (confirmed)

Donors:
N/A

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2
Brandino007(Brandon)
Korndog

mtiknoles · 04/29/2005, 06:36 PM

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2
Brandino007(Brandon)
Korndog
TDonson

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2005, 08:27 AM

Future Donors:
kyounge (confirmed)
SoonerFan51 (confirmed)

Have:
Travis L. Stevens (Travis)
exoticaquatics

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
Knyght (Greg)
lazy reefer (Doug)
Tom (Rammanok)
TimV
ZC(Zac)
Taranokc(Tara)
Chris4693
padixon2
Brandino007(Brandon)
Korndog
TDonson

Knyght · 05/16/2005, 09:21 AM

I saw the Lord at EA yesterday. Very nice. This will definitely be a grand addition to the COMAS DONOR program.

Greg

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2005, 09:36 AM

It was the small one and not the large one he has for his store, right?

Knyght · 05/16/2005, 09:45 AM

Yes,
He actually pointed it out to me so I could see which one was which.

Greg

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2005, 10:01 AM

Cool. Did it have it's feeding polyps/tentacles out?

exoticaquatics · 05/16/2005, 10:13 AM

Not anymore. Its full. MMMM.

Travis L. Stevens · 05/16/2005, 10:23 AM

I bet it ate half a can of cylcop-eeze. I can never feed it enough. Are they all eating even after the stress of fragging? What are you keeping them under now? The 20k MH at the store?

Travis L. Stevens · 06/24/2005, 11:53 AM

I now have pictures for those that are interested in seeing the Mother Colony.

HUNGRY!

Normal

Bigbully · 06/27/2005, 11:07 AM

Future Donors:
kyounge (confirmed)
soonerfan51 (confirmed)

Have:
Travis L. Stevens
exotic aquatics

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
knyght (greg)
lazy reefer (doug)
Tom (rammanok)
Tim V
ZC (zac)
Taranokc (tara)
Chris 4693
Padixon2
Brandino007 (Brandon)
Korndog
TDonson
Bigbully

Travis L. Stevens · 06/27/2005, 02:45 PM

Just an update for those that are wondering.

Future Donors:
kyounge (Get's first immidiate frag no matter who it's from. Paid and waiting.)

Have:
Travis L. Stevens
exoticaquatics
SoonerFan51

Want:
Russ Braaten
riverreefer
knyght (greg)
lazy reefer (doug)
Tom (rammanok)
Tim V
ZC (zac)
Taranokc (tara)
Chris 4693
Padixon2
Brandino007 (Brandon)
Korndog
TDonson
Bigbully

04/26/2005, 08:06 AM	#1
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	DONOR: Acanthastrea lordhowensis I will be buying an Acanthastrea lordhowensis from Aquarium Oddballs on 31st and Sheridan in Tulsa some time this week. As far as a time to pick it up we will agree on it later. THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL FRAG BEING DONATED/PURCHASED! THIS IS A SIMILAR, ADULT PIECE! UPDATED PICTURE SOON TO FOLLOW! This frag is a 3 large polyp and one small polyp. This frag will be fragged into single polyps to be given out to the sponsors. Though they will be given as single frags, it would be wiser to let them grow to 3 or 4 polyps before fragging to the next level of sponsors. This will ensure a better survival rate for these corals, but it will start as 4 donors so we can speed things up on this. Frags to the new sponsors should be 2 polyps so that if one polyp dies, there is one alive still to reproduce. This is an expensive coral that needs a higher chance of survival. It would be terrible to have a $100 piece die. It is mainly red with florescent green stripes that run from the outside to the center of the polyp. I have not had it in my tank to know exactly what it's attitude is like. It is currently being housed under VHOs at Aquarium Oddballs and the new polyp has sprouted up under these lights. It is an LPS coral that looks similar to brains and favias. It's requirements are about that of most LPSs. It is a hardy coral. A 7 out of 10 in hardiness with 10 being "bullet proof". It is a fast grower. In fact, Scott, the owner and operator of Aquarium Oddballs has a friend that took home a piece and in a couple months has already sprouted 4 new polyps PCs, VHOs, and MHs should suffice for this coral. In lower lit tanks, it might be a better idea to keep it higher in your aquascaping. But medium to high lighting would be best for it. Flow requirements are medium to high. A sponsor may keep this coral as long as he/she meets the requirements listed below: Though I am not a member yet (but will be next meeting), it is free to a member of the club providing that..... They provide the correct environment for it to grow. They are available to pickup their coral on an agreed date in this first case or the next meeting here after. They describe how it grows for them under their conditions, and what those conditions are. They promise that once they are twice the size they are now, they will donate a colony the approximate size of the original donor colony (see beginning of thread). If you wish to be a sponsor....reply to this list. The next people on the list will receive frags from the sponsors when the colony has doubled. Thanks Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer

04/26/2005, 08:10 AM	#2
Knyght Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,537	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) __________________ Life is Tough, But It's Tougher if You're Stupid --John Wayne Freedom is Flying Go Spurs!!!!!!!!!

04/26/2005, 08:17 AM	#4
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	Jeez-lew-eez! you guys are QUICK. I think these two were posted at the same time. Let me sum it up: Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Sorry Russ, his post came before yours. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

04/26/2005, 08:29 AM	#5
RamManOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 890	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) __________________ Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings. Current Tank Info: Working on putting together a 50 Tall

04/26/2005, 09:13 AM	#6
TimV Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 544	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV __________________ TimV mycomas Current Tank Info: 180g SPS/LPS

04/26/2005, 08:10 AM	#3
Russ Braaten Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: OKC Posts: 1,129	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Doug (lazy Reefer)

04/26/2005, 09:53 AM	#7
ZC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,132	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) __________________ "Friends don't let friends put xenia in their tanks" Current Tank Info: 2 yr old 160g: mixed reef

04/26/2005, 10:02 AM	#8
FishTale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OKC, Oklahoma Posts: 46	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) __________________ Jason Got Frags? Local fish stores. You gotta love them. Where else can you go and announce you want crabs, and nobody looks at you funny? Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Nano Cube, setting up a 75g right now

04/26/2005, 12:08 PM	#9
chris4693 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sulphur, Okahoma Posts: 631	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 __________________ Chris Howe Yahoo ID: chris4693 Current Tank Info: 100gal - SPS Reef

04/26/2005, 01:11 PM	#10
padixon2 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tinker AFB, OK Posts: 1,067	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2

04/26/2005, 06:55 PM	#11
Brandino007 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 688	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2 Brandino007(Brandon)

04/26/2005, 09:35 PM	#12
capnskunk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 867	i think it would be easier if the people that dont want one post. i mean come on, who wouldnt want one??? Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2 Brandino007(Brandon)

04/27/2005, 06:03 PM	#14
Korndog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 282	Future Donors: Travis L. Stevens (confirmed) kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) exoticaquatics (confirmed) Donors: N/A Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2 Brandino007(Brandon) Korndog

04/29/2005, 06:36 PM	#15
mtiknoles Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 483	Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2 Brandino007(Brandon) Korndog TDonson __________________ Tonya I. Knoles President, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 2012 I ♥ zoas Current Tank Info: 180g zoanthid and palythoa tank

05/16/2005, 08:27 AM	#16
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	Future Donors: kyounge (confirmed) SoonerFan51 (confirmed) Have: Travis L. Stevens (Travis) exoticaquatics Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer Knyght (Greg) lazy reefer (Doug) Tom (Rammanok) TimV ZC(Zac) Taranokc(Tara) Chris4693 padixon2 Brandino007(Brandon) Korndog TDonson __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/16/2005, 09:21 AM	#17
Knyght Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,537	I saw the Lord at EA yesterday. Very nice. This will definitely be a grand addition to the COMAS DONOR program. Greg __________________ Life is Tough, But It's Tougher if You're Stupid --John Wayne Freedom is Flying Go Spurs!!!!!!!!!

05/16/2005, 09:36 AM	#18
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	It was the small one and not the large one he has for his store, right? __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/16/2005, 09:45 AM	#19
Knyght Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,537	Yes, He actually pointed it out to me so I could see which one was which. Greg __________________ Life is Tough, But It's Tougher if You're Stupid --John Wayne Freedom is Flying Go Spurs!!!!!!!!!

05/16/2005, 10:01 AM	#20
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	Cool. Did it have it's feeding polyps/tentacles out? __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/16/2005, 10:13 AM	#21
exoticaquatics Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 161	Not anymore. Its full. MMMM.

05/16/2005, 10:23 AM	#22
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	I bet it ate half a can of cylcop-eeze. I can never feed it enough. Are they all eating even after the stress of fragging? What are you keeping them under now? The 20k MH at the store? __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

06/24/2005, 11:53 AM	#23
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	I now have pictures for those that are interested in seeing the Mother Colony. HUNGRY! Normal __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

06/27/2005, 11:07 AM	#24
Bigbully Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Moore Oklahoma Posts: 89	Future Donors: kyounge (confirmed) soonerfan51 (confirmed) Have: Travis L. Stevens exotic aquatics Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer knyght (greg) lazy reefer (doug) Tom (rammanok) Tim V ZC (zac) Taranokc (tara) Chris 4693 Padixon2 Brandino007 (Brandon) Korndog TDonson Bigbully

06/27/2005, 02:45 PM	#25
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,933	Just an update for those that are wondering. Future Donors: kyounge (Get's first immidiate frag no matter who it's from. Paid and waiting.) Have: Travis L. Stevens exoticaquatics SoonerFan51 Want: Russ Braaten riverreefer knyght (greg) lazy reefer (doug) Tom (rammanok) Tim V ZC (zac) Taranokc (tara) Chris 4693 Padixon2 Brandino007 (Brandon) Korndog TDonson Bigbully __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront