Name that SPS

[Big Goose]

At the Nashville Frag Swap, I bought a purple SPS with Green Tips.

The Polyups are so small the coral looks "slick"

It is a deep purple but is Iridescent where the MH hit it.

It is a fast grower. I had several small frags but all but one broke off and are in the rocks somewhere.

I do not remember who I bought it from but it could have been Mel.

Goose

 

[Mdwannabe]

Most people "NEED INPUT" to quote an old movie, but we "NEED PICTURE". That's really the only way you can get a positive ID
Beg, barrow, or steal a camera, and post a pic. "INPUT" guaranteed to follow, it will be up to you to decide who is correct

 

[Big Goose]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/96339sps-med.jpg

 

[greystreet41]

a. valida???

 

[fishdoc11]

Possibly A. valida or A. nana

 

[gflat65]

I'd guess the same.

 

[EvilMel]

It looks like my A. valida actually. Mine doesn't have green tips but that doesn't mean it wouldn't in your tank. I have no actinic supplements, so the color may just not come out as much.

 

[Big Goose]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9533446#post9533446 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EvilMel
It looks like my A. valida actually. Mine doesn't have green tips but that doesn't mean it wouldn't in your tank. I have no actinic supplements, so the color may just not come out as much.

I thought I bought it from you but was not sure. Sorry for the fuzzy picture.

Photo taken under 20K MH but is nearly the same color under 15k (just changed bulbs- got 400w 20K for $17 + ship on EBAY)

Goose

 

[Mdwannabe]

Goose:

What brand?

Rick

 

[Big Goose]

I can't remember but it was not one of the "household" names.

The lamps had a thicker glass than my XM's and was very clear. It might have been german because that was the first language on the box.

With shipping it was less than $27.00 each.

The reason I bought them is that I wanted to try 20k (and glad I did) and at that price it was worth the risk.

I might order two more and pack them away until next year.

Goose-out

 

[Big Goose]

http://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-HALIDE-AQ...ryZ46314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just ordered 2 more. There are 6 left

 

[Big Goose]

Thanks for the ID

Thanks for the ID

I went to this link and there is no doubt.

http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/valida.html

The pics there show Purple with Green Tips also.