A few of my SPS

[wheelman76]

Greg is this the Pacific Chaos ?

 

[Oldude]

Greg is this the Pacific Chaos ?

Yes that was a shot if it in Jan 2014. The PC now has red/pinkish polyps and usually a couple of shades of blue but it seems to always be changing colors depending on lights & nutrient levels, etc. which is why I called it chaos since you never know what you'll get other than awesomeness. :fun5:

At the moment it is a darker blue with a few greenish blue areas and red polyps. It is truly one of my faves but is very fussy and can turn brown at the drop of a hat. (that said it hasn't been brown in a long time)

 

[wheelman76]

Yes that was a shot if it in Jan 2014. The PC now has red/pinkish polyps and usually a couple of shades of blue but it seems to always be changing colors depending on lights & nutrient levels, etc. which is why I called it chaos since you never know what you'll get other than awesomeness. :fun5:

Interesting, mine is still fairly small but has changed many times since I got it , mostly due to nutrient levels I think. The polyps are almost a copper colour right now , it's a very unique piece.

 

[Oldude]

Interesting, mine is still fairly small but has changed many times since I got it , mostly due to nutrient levels I think. The polyps are almost a copper colour right now , it's a very unique piece.

How long have you had it and sorry I don't recall, did you get if directly from me or from Adam?

 

[wheelman76]

How long have you had it and sorry I don't recall, did you get if directly from me or from Adam?

I have a few things that I got directly from you , but the chaos I got from Adam.

 

[wheelman76]

After getting the frag from Adam and dipping , it browned out on me , and sulked for a month or so. Then it started colouring up quite nicely , I don't have a recent pic but here's one from back in March. It looks different now again , and has started growing well.

 

[Oldude]

After getting the frag from Adam and dipping , it browned out on me , and sulked for a month or so. Then it started colouring up quite nicely , I don't have a recent pic but here's one from back in March. It looks different now again , and has started growing well.

That is interesting how much that coral changes, mine has never looked like that.

 

[Oldude]

I can't find my camera battery charger so I had to resort to using my Gopro. I like it for video but not stills because it is hard to keep still when pressing the shutter button so please excuse the blurry pics.
You will see from the pictures that things are still pretty rough and I am battling hair algae & majanos. That said things are slowly moving in the right direction and there are a few "rays of sunshine & glimmers of hope" mixed in with the decimation.
Unfortunately it's really hard to get an idea of the size of some of the colonies from the photos but I'll start there.
Acropora Valida - about 17-18 inches across

Hydnophora - about 10 inches across

Red Planet - about 15+ inches across

Cyphastrea Decadia - 7+ inches across

Acropora Lovelli - 18+ inches across

This last picture shows a good view of damaged corals trying to make a comeback

 

[Oldude]

How about some CLAMS

How about some CLAMS

Nice little maxima that I've had for about a year next to a variety of A.nana that keeps great color and is one of my faves.

These two are new additions from a few months ago and they are doing great. You can see that encrusting Monti is getting out of hand.

Another maxima I've had quite a while that is doing well.

 

[Oldude]

I know favia's are not sps but it is a beauty if I do say so myself and is pretty big. I shot it from opposite angles to give a better idea of its size.

 

[Oldude]

Misc

Misc

 

[reefmutt]

Whoa! Those shots are exactly like diving shots from roatan or something.
They don't even look like tank shots. Every square inch is covered and the colonies are huge!

 

[Oldude]

Whoa! Those shots are exactly like diving shots from roatan or something.
They don't even look like tank shots. Every square inch is covered and the colonies are huge!

Using a GoPro gives it a bit of a different feel I guess. :fun4:

 

[tripdad]

I think it all looks pretty d... good considering what you've been thru. i would not be unhappy if it was my tank, you've done a great job recovering! Love seeing the big colonies too, that's my goal someday.

 

[biggles]

It's really good to see things coloring back up Greg, the colors and contrast in that last pic are just beautiful mate

I think the largest i've ever grown an acro is about 10" and that's probably a stretch......... i'm always in awe of you guys who can hang in there and grow such large mature looking colonies. :thumbsup:

 

[mhucasey]

Wow! This one sears my retinas...in a good way:eek1:

 

[Oldude]

I think it all looks pretty d... good considering what you've been thru. i would not be unhappy if it was my tank, you've done a great job recovering! Love seeing the big colonies too, that's my goal someday.

Thanks for your kind remarks. A big part of the recovery is due to a friend of mine kicking me in the butt to get back in the game and he has generously helped me with doing water changes, etc.(Thanks Al)

It's really good to see things coloring back up Greg, the colors and contrast in that last pic are just beautiful mate

I think the largest i've ever grown an acro is about 10" and that's probably a stretch......... i'm always in awe of you guys who can hang in there and grow such large mature looking colonies. :thumbsup:

Thanks Andrew, yes there is something about big corals that is eye catching.

Wow! This one sears my retinas...in a good way:eek1:

Thanks I guess that picture is on the colorful side. I am hoping I can keep that acro as colorful when those branches grow into 10" tall stalks. Hopefully it will take off upward soon.

 

[watchguy123]

Some tanks are so darn pretty. You always manage a rainbow of colors, incredible variety, remarkable growth. And those pictures, over and over demonstrating such beauty. I am inspired by tanks such as yours and have been for years. What a joy to follow your thread

 

[Oldude]

Some tanks are so darn pretty. You always manage a rainbow of colors, incredible variety, remarkable growth. And those pictures, over and over demonstrating such beauty. I am inspired by tanks such as yours and have been for years. What a joy to follow your thread

Thanks very much, greatly appreciated. That is an awesome compliment. :beer:

 

[markalot]

I missed the update Greg, so nice to see you posting pics again. I'd say the GoPro takes fine pictures!