WHAT MAKES YOU WANT TO BUY AN ACRO??

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So with so many options out there and seemingly endless colors, species, growth patterns and overall just wow factor. What makes you say "I HAVE to have this piece!"

Is it coloration? Price? Species? Or do you just want them all?
Do you prefer collecting just "The Classics"? or do you like some of the "New releases"?

Here are some examples or our best sellers, but we would love to hear what makes you REALLY want that piece?

Classics:

Walt Disney


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Pearlberry:

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RMF Red Devil:

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New Releases:

TSA Rocky Balboa


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TSA Scary Terry

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TSA Sour Twist

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For me it's about colony growth pattern and a really big deal is the size of the frag. I need multiple branches baby!
 
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For me it's about colony growth pattern and a really big deal is the size of the frag. I need multiple branches baby!

I am personally impatient so I definitely understand wanting more branches!

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Currently I would say price mainly. For my experience level some of the higher end stuff is a bit risky for me yet! And I don't mean from the stand point of keeping them alive but that slight variables can take out a whole colony.

I can definitely relate to this. To his day after years of experience I still get nervous adding a new acro to my tank regardless of the price. Cheap or pricy, it still hurts to loose any lol.

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Colors and polyp extension. I like millis the most.

Our Hypnotic Haze is probably my favorite out of the new millis we have! It has really nice bright pink skin.

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I am going to say what so many people actually do: If i am successful, how much money can i make fragging it and selling it? It is a shame that this is a primary driver..but who am i to judge?

I can definitely understand this. When I first started in this hobby I would purposely buy pieces that I knew I could sell frags from in order to use that money to buy the next nicer piece for my collection. A smart investment never hurt anyone!

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How well the acro "pops" in a tank. COLOR!! (polyp color and acro color, (especially if they have great contrast with each other or if it is grafting). Growth pattern is next and last is size of frag....lots of money for a 'micro frag' is no fun.
 

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So with so many options out there and seemingly endless colors, species, growth patterns and overall just wow factor. What makes you say "I HAVE to have this piece!"

Is it coloration? Price? Species? Or do you just want them all?
Do you prefer collecting just "The Classics"? or do you like some of the "New releases"?

Here are some examples or our best sellers, but we would love to hear what makes you REALLY want that piece?


Classics:

Walt Disney


51310765697_1aae06ef24_k.jpg


Pearlberry:

52164345247_0437e97446_k.jpg


RMF Red Devil:

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New Releases:

TSA Rocky Balboa


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TSA Scary Terry

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TSA Sour Twist

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I need that scary Terry and sour twist. Amazing
 

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I like it all, my only problem keeping them alive. We have one now and it starting to bleach. All other corals are growing. I guess, I need a lesson.
 

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I have just r3cently gotten into acros over the last year and a half and I love them all. I really wish the newer releases were more affordable for such small frags but there are plenty of beautiful pieces to be had that are cheap and grow quickly
 
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