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[armyvetheather]

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea !! What an awesome prize.

 

[GoogleWasMyIdea]

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea ! Great prize!

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea!

Woohoo!!! Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea !!! Awesome win!

Congrats!

@GoogleWasMyIdea congrats!!! what are you going to buy with the prize?

I think he said Clove polyps...?

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea . Enjoy your 500 bucks of GSP

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea !! What an awesome prize.

Thanks Everyone! Unbelievable and ultra excited! Still learning so willing to accept any suggestions for a newbie on how to spend this wisely.

 

[tbrown]

Thanks Everyone! Unbelievable and ultra excited! Still learning so willing to accept any suggestions for a newbie on how to spend this wisely.

What types of corals do you currently have that are happy and healthy?

 

[steveschuerger]

Thanks Everyone! Unbelievable and ultra excited! Still learning so willing to accept any suggestions for a newbie on how to spend this wisely.

Spend it however you want. That being said Zoas, Duncans, Leather corals are nice easy entry corals.

 

[tbrown]

Spend it however you want. That being said Zoas, Duncans, Leather corals are nice easy entry corals.

And Montipora, Digitata, and Cyphastrea.

 

[GoogleWasMyIdea]

Spend it however you want. That being said Zoas, Duncans, Leather corals are nice easy entry corals.

And Montipora, Digitata, and Cyphastrea.

Yes, I am still very much at the entry level/beginner stage, but I have some zoas that seem to be doing well, but currently dealing with the Dinos now, so my planned/future purchases will be delayed a little while for sure. Of course I've got more zoas (love the variety), a pulsing xenia, maybe a toadstool the digitata and cyphastrea are those that will be among the next candidates to join the tank. Acans hopefully down the road too.

 

[tbrown]

Yes, I am still very much at the entry level/beginner stage, but I have some zoas that seem to be doing well, but currently dealing with the Dinos now, so my planned/future purchases will be delayed a little while for sure. Of course I've got more zoas (love the variety), a pulsing xenia, maybe a toadstool the digitata and cyphastrea are those that will be among the next candidates to join the tank. Acans hopefully down the road too.

Usually the gift cards are good for up to a year. You PMed Daniel, right?

 

[JoJosReef]

Please PM Daniel! Otherwise you're just going to have advice about invasive corals and no corals to show for it!

Has anyone suggested blue clove polyps yet?

P.s. don't listen to any of this lot! They'll lead you right to ruin! Also, try Pandoras, I hear they are pretty and do well in any tank.

P.p.s. I belong with that lot, so don't listen to me either!

 

[tbrown]

Yes, I am still very much at the entry level/beginner stage, but I have some zoas that seem to be doing well, but currently dealing with the Dinos now, so my planned/future purchases will be delayed a little while for sure. Of course I've got more zoas (love the variety), a pulsing xenia, maybe a toadstool the digitata and cyphastrea are those that will be among the next candidates to join the tank. Acans hopefully down the road too.

If it's me, I'm looking for not red and not green because the majority of your inexpensive corals are going to be red and green (some exceptions like Mushrooms and Zoas).

 

[tbrown]

Please PM Daniel! Otherwise you're just going to have advice about invasive corals and no corals to show for it!

Has anyone suggested blue clove polyps yet?

P.s. don't listen to any of this lot! They'll lead you right to ruin! Also, try Pandoras, I hear they are pretty and do well in any tank.

P.p.s. I belong with that lot, so don't listen to me either!

Joseph, go to the corner!

 

[JoJosReef]

Joseph, go to the corner!

 

[JoJosReef]

Err, that didn't have the effect intended, I think!

 

[Fish Styx]

Congrats @GoogleWasMyIdea !

 

[JoJosReef]

Yes, I am still very much at the entry level/beginner stage, but I have some zoas that seem to be doing well, but currently dealing with the Dinos now, so my planned/future purchases will be delayed a little while for sure. Of course I've got more zoas (love the variety), a pulsing xenia, maybe a toadstool the digitata and cyphastrea are those that will be among the next candidates to join the tank. Acans hopefully down the road too.

Also, depending on your local reefer scene, you can sometimes get good deals on zoas, so consider corals that aren't easy to propogate and get locally. Trachys, cynarinas, out-of-vogue-but-still-way-cool-corals like psammacoras and pavonas. Special pectinias like the teal tipped one they had.

 

[tbrown]

Also, depending on your local reefer scene, you can sometimes get good deals on zoas, so consider corals that aren't easy to propogate and get locally. Trachys, cynarinas, out-of-vogue-but-still-way-cool-corals like psammacoras and pavonas. Special pectinias like the teal tipped one they had.

Tank was set up in October. Pavonas and Psammacoras are probably fine.

 

[JoJosReef]

Tank was set up in October. Pavonas and Psammacoras are probably fine.

Ah, that's very soon. Dry or live or ocean rock @GoogleWasMyIdea ? I'll have a look at your build.

 

[GoogleWasMyIdea]

Ah, that's very soon. Dry or live or ocean rock @GoogleWasMyIdea ? I'll have a look at your build.

You guys are killing me with the gifs! I’ve got dry rock…still waiting on the live rock from Tampa…ordered that shortly after things got wet. Saying it should arrive next week. We will see.

@tbrown its Xmas time so isn’t that the time for reds and greens? Well, maybe it’s Xmas year-round in some tanks.

 

[tbrown]

You guys are killing me with the gifs! I’ve got dry rock…still waiting on the live rock from Tampa…ordered that shortly after things got wet. Saying it should arrive next week. We will see.

@tbrown its Xmas time so isn’t that the time for reds and greens? Well, maybe it’s Xmas year-round in some tanks.

You used Dr Tim's though? No corals yet? Besides the Zoas I mean.

 

[Mschmidt]

@GoogleWasMyIdea looks like you're just through the ugly stage in your tank. Still just the two clowns? It may pay to add a few more fish before too many corals. I will get to my coral suggestions soon. As others advised, if you haven't pm @Daniel@R2R now. Like stop reading and do it or we will have a redraw on our hands.

You can listen to me because I don't know nor associate with the likes of @tbrown @JoJosReef nor @steveschuerger. And as long as you don't check that, you won't find my friendly conversations with all of them.

Now my coral choices: (which I might suggest waiting till spring to order, both for tank maturity and better shipping weather)
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Zoanthid Colony – Indonesia ULTRA MIXED! (Blue Video Inside!) | Corals.com

Indo Zoanthids have amazing coloration! They are very hardy and are truly unique! Awesome coloration on these! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5" approximately.

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Daisy Polyp – Indonesia NEON EYES – Loaded with BIG Polyps! | Corals.com

This is a great piece for beginner to expert hobbyists! They live and grow quite nicely! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5″ approximately.

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Sinularia Leather – Australia Neon | Corals.com

Sinuarlia from Australia are very hardy and are quite hardy. Be sure to give them a good amount of flow! We'd expect this one to open up slightly more once settled into the home aquarium. 2.5"

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Gorgonia – Purple Plume -Photosynthetic | Corals.com

The great thing about this type of gorgonia is that it is photosynthetic! They are very hardy and add great movement to your tank! This comes on a frag plug. Gorgonia will be approximately 3.5x2.5". Size/shape/color may vary slightly.

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Gorgonia – Gold Plume – Photosynthetic | Corals.com

The great thing about this type of gorgonia is that it is photosynthetic! They are very hardy and add great movement to your tank! This comes on a frag plug. Gorgonia will be approximately 3". Size/shape/color may vary slightly.

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BIG Hammer Branching – Indonesia 3 COLORS! NEON STEMS/PURPLE TIPS, TOXIC and Peach/Orange! 12 HEADS! (Blue Video Inside!) | Corals.com

Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5" approximately.

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Elegance – Australia NEON/DARK CONTRAST! | Corals.com

Aussie Elegance are very hardy in comparison to elegance from other locations. They open up nicely and add nice movement to your tank! Egg Crate squares are approx. .5x.5" in size.

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Cynarina – Australia | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this one! Egg Crate Squares are approx .5x.5″ in size.

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SUPER ULTRA Pectinia – INDO COLLECTOR’S CORAL GLOWING EYES! (Blue Video Inside!) | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this Pectinia. Beautiful shape and color like no other! It is normal for some tips of the pectinia to possibly break during shipping; however, we use oversized bags to safely pack this type of coral with plenty of water. These are large corals and the tips can be fragile...

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Pectinia – AUSTRALIA UNIQUE Perfect Shape! | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this Pectinia. Beautiful shape like no other! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5″ approximately.

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Pectinia – AUSTRALIA UNIQUE | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this Pectinia. Beautiful shape like no other! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5″ approximately.

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TONGUE Coral – Aussie | Corals.com

This isn't a coral that you see often! Egg crate squares are approx .5x.5" in size for reference.

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SUPER UNIQUE Platygyra – Australia Eyes Glow! | Corals.com

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SUPER ULTRA FAVIA – Australia RED w/ GLOWING RIM! | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this one that's rare to find! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5" approximately.

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Favia War Coral – Australia ULTRA RED/PURPLE with NEON Eyes! | Corals.com

Awesome coloration on this war coral! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5" approximately.

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BIG PINK/PURPLE Cyphastrea – Australia | Corals.com

Nice coloration on this one! These grow extremely well and fast in our experience too! Each Egg Crate Square behind it is .5x.5" approximately.

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SUPER GREEN Pocillopora Frag – ENCRUSTED! | Corals.com

This is a great coloration and nice and happy! FAST growers! 1.5" disc

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HELLFIRE Montipora Frag – Aquacultured | Corals.com

One of our favorite SPS Corals! Montipora are a faster growing coral! Awesome mix of colors on this one! This coral will encrust over the frag plug and onto your rock. One of the hottest montis that you will find!

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BLUE ICE Cyphastrea Frag – Aquacultured | Corals.com

Cyphastrea are a must have coral for any reefing enthusiast. They are very hardy and grow quite fast. Cyphastrea will grow off of their plug and encrust onto your rock work for a great look. They are considered an easier care sps coral and are truly rewarding to watch grow! They are very capable...

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NEON GREEN Montipora Digitata Frag Aquacultured | Corals.com

One of our favorite SPS Corals! Montipora Digitata are a faster growing coral! Awesome mix of colors on this one! This coral will grow straight up and branch out, as well as encrust over the frag plug and onto your rock.

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[GoogleWasMyIdea]

You used Dr Tim's though? No corals yet? Besides the Zoas I mean.

Correct, nothing yet beside one Zoa that seems to be doing well.