Our Acan Collection

[Justin74]

Awesome collection I think Im most infatuated with these ones, reminds me of my favorite CCR song 'Bad Moon Rising':

but ya, the last 3 pics are uber sweet too


-Justin

 

[wnaing]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15067075#post15067075 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Palancarpets
Thanks, wnaing. The lighting that I am using on the Acans is natural sunlight with actinic supplementation; the tanks are in our greenhouse. I also have found that too much light would cause our lps corals to bleach out. We put a shade cloth on the greenhouse and went with T5 actinic to help with the spectrum of lighting and we are very pleased with the coral coloration we are getting. As for getting the Acans to grow onto another rock as you described, it will probably kill the polyp if you put the rock against the face or mouth of it. (Just my opinion) it would or should grow onto another rock if it is placed next to the outside edge of the frag or colony. Maybe someone can chime in on this matter we are all learning together from each other’s experiences.

The last three pics are truly unbelievable!!! Even around the mouth, they have rainbow colors!!! My favorite is second one but all are amazing.

From your post, I am assuming it would be the best to place on top of an another rock so that a skeleton edge can spread onto new rock. Do I understand right?

Light is hard to control for me. My acans are in sps mix tank and very hard to find the dim spot in the tank. I think it would be best to have separate tank for them. What do you think of the flow? I have tries one of the colony in the high flow area once. It was doing very well for a week or two. And then, some of the polyps started to lose some tissue. What kind of flow do you give? Thanks.

Pics of my not so nice acans.

 

[tatmanfish]

thats a serious collection

 

[Aj Flip]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15069923#post15069923 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Palancarpets
Some pictures of new Aussie Acans I have coming from Matt at Austin Aqua Farms.

MIND BLASTING!!

 

[Palancarpets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15071101#post15071101 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wnaing
The last three pics are truly unbelievable!!! Even around the mouth, they have rainbow colors!!! My favorite is second one but all are amazing.

From your post, I am assuming it would be the best to place on top of an another rock so that a skeleton edge can spread onto new rock. Do I understand right?

Light is hard to control for me. My acans are in sps mix tank and very hard to find the dim spot in the tank. I think it would be best to have separate tank for them. What do you think of the flow? I have tries one of the colony in the high flow area once. It was doing very well for a week or two. And then, some of the polyps started to lose some tissue. What kind of flow do you give? Thanks.

Pics of my not so nice acans.

Nice red Bowerbanki you have there. That is right on placing a colony's edge next to a rock, I have seen some of our colony's edges curl downward and turn under since there wasn't any rock to support it. On the question of flow I go with a good medium indirect flow, in the present tank I have a Koralia 4 with the nozzle guard on it. It is aimed at the front glass so they are getting a good indirect flow. Thanks for all the comments glad you enjoy looking at them as much as we enjoy showing them.

 

[Steve Ruddy]

please post photo's about a week after you receive your new ones. I'm interested in the color comparison of the shots taken by them verses yours.

 

[Palancarpets]

Will do.

 

[yankee26th]

Beautiful Acans

Beautiful Acans

Hello Palancarpets ---

I'm just getting into the acan craze. I have 4 at present. I'm looking to actually cover the entire bottom of the front of my tank with them. I notice you have a alot of the 4 or more polyp frags. Do these eventually grow into sizeable colonies? How long does it normally take? I don't know where you purchase your acans from but I would recommend trying Aquatic Auctions. They have beautiful colonies and if your lucky you can win them at very reasonable prices.

Keep in touch ---
Chris

 

[Palancarpets]

They will grow to a nice colony over time. The speed of growth depends on tank conditions, lighting, and feeding. Some of the smaller colonies are my micomussa collection in the front of the tank. I have found that buying some 4 polyp frags and getting them to grow gives my wife and I great satisfaction to me this is what the hobby is all about. It is also easier to get smaller frags of the more exotic colors when paying $40+ per polyp. And yes every Aussie Acan collector will get to that point in collecting. I have bought from Aquatic Auction, Zoanuts, Austin Aqua Farms, Mr. Coral, local shops, and other acan collectors. I also love trading frags which I have done in the past at swap meets and club meetings I was able to attend.

 

[yankee26th]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15074054#post15074054 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Palancarpets
They will grow to a nice colony over time. The speed of growth depends on tank conditions, lighting, and feeding. Some of the smaller colonies are my micomussa collection in the front of the tank. I have found that buying some 4 polyp frags and getting them to grow gives my wife and I great satisfaction to me this is what the hobby is all about. It is also easier to get smaller frags of the more exotic colors when paying $40+ per polyp. And yes every Aussie Acan collector will get to that point in collecting. I have bought from Aquatic Auction, Zoanuts, Austin Aqua Farms, Mr. Coral, local shops, and other acan collectors. I also love trading frags which I have done in the past at swap meets and club meetings I was able to attend.

Thanks for the info.

I'm always looking for new co. to purchase corals from. I just went to the Zoanuts and unfortunately they had no corals at all. Is this unusual?

Thanks ---
Chris

 

[Palancarpets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15074278#post15074278 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by yankee26th
Thanks for the info.

I'm always looking for new co. to purchase corals from. I just went to the Zoanuts and unfortunately they had no corals at all. Is this unusual?

Thanks ---
Chris

It is my understanding that they are redoing the web site and they are in the testing mode right now. They will be coming back and I am sure they will be better than ever. I am also waiting patiently myself.

 

[yankee26th]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15074735#post15074735 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Palancarpets
It is my understanding that they are redoing the web site and they are in the testing mode right now. They will be coming back and I am sure they will be better than ever. I am also waiting patiently myself.

I'm going to keep checking on a daily basis. I hope its going to be worth it. I'll take your word for it. If you get a chance, take a look at Aquatic Auctions. He's got some awesome acans on auction right now.

Chris

 

[datrueleo69]

You all have a very beautiful tank-o-cans and it is great to see how beautiful they are with you all using the greenhouse. I want to do something like that as well. Maybe one day when you all have time we can exchange numbers and you can give me some insight.

 

[Sheol]

That is true, until I realize that my tank is too small. Obviously, I will need a new tank, then some more coral..
Oh well, I am an addict of Favia, so go with the flow.
Though I've maintained enough control not to spend my vacation money for now.

Matthew

 

[Palancarpets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15075426#post15075426 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by datrueleo69
You all have a very beautiful tank-o-cans and it is great to see how beautiful they are with you all using the greenhouse. I want to do something like that as well. Maybe one day when you all have time we can exchange numbers and you can give me some insight.

Thanks and sure on exchanging the numbers or we can do it thru PMs.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15075674#post15075674 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sheol
That is true, until I realize that my tank is too small. Obviously, I will need a new tank, then some more coral.. Oh well, I am an addict of Favia, so go with the flow.
Though I've maintained enough control not to spend my vacation money for now.
Matthew

I know what you mean, once that Aussie Acan monkey climbs on your back it is very hard to shake. At least you have something to show for your money, even if it is small but colorful. Only another acan addict can understand. It is even worst if your wife is addicted also.

 

[datrueleo69]

I think I have an acan infestation...lol. I think it is awsome that the two of you share such a great passion. Makes spending money on your hobby less stressful when you both are trying to buy the same things.

 

[Palancarpets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15081946#post15081946 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by datrueleo69
I think I have an acan infestation...lol. I think it is awsome that the two of you share such a great passion. Makes spending money on your hobby less stressful when you both are trying to buy the same things.

I am very grateful for my wife for her have the same passion as I do for reefkeeping and Aussie Acans. I just picked up my box of goodies from FedEx this morning and all I can say is D+++, I am glad I got them. I will post some pictures once they settled in.

 

[Palancarpets]

Could not help my self, I had to get the camera out and snap at least one picture of the new additions.

 

[Palancarpets]

Here is an updated TDS of part of our current acan tank. I will be leak testing our new acan tank in the next couple of days, then plumbing it into our system.
These are some of our latest acquisitions from Aquatic Auctions. Sorry for the glare.

 

[Justin74]

Dont be sorry! Im sorry! Sorry you dont live closer so we could do some swappin!! Nice morphs! Your avatar is one of the best rainbows Ive seen to date
Nice pickups!!

-Justin