"Neon" Corals - Fraggers this one is for You

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by GRabbitt
http:///forum/post/2585324
Trumpet coral, candy coral, bullseye coral, bagpipe coral(I've heard once are twice) are all caulastrea. The neon greens are my favorite, but you'll also find a variety of two-toned, such as the green-brown you're talking about (with some searching, you'll find some blues, pinks, reds, etc..)
Awesome, thanks GRabbitt, I'll have to do some additional checking; coral options at our LFS are kind of limited, and with the air service we have here shipping is two days express, minimum. Makes it kind of hard to get things shipped in. I'm just starting to dabble with shipping.

 

[grabbitt]

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/2585370
Awesome, thanks GRabbitt, I'll have to do some additional checking; coral options at our LFS are kind of limited, and with the air service we have here shipping is two days express, minimum. Makes it kind of hard to get things shipped in. I'm just starting to dabble with shipping.
Unfortunately, a limited selection at the LFS is a problem for most reefers.
As far as shipping limitations go, are you talking about USPS exclusively or all couriers? DHL most likely won't be able to get it to you overnight since they're still a developing company, but Fedex and UPS are more likely in range.
Either way, your best bet is to try and establish a local network to trade with.

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by GRabbitt
http:///forum/post/2585386
Unfortunately, a limited selection at the LFS is a problem for most reefers.
As far as shipping limitations go, are you talking about USPS exclusively or all couriers? DHL most likely won't be able to get it to you overnight since they're still a developing company, but Fedex and UPS are more likely in range.
Either way, your best bet is to try and establish a local network to trade with.
So I've noticed. Generally we have the best luck here with USPS. I was under the impression that UPS wont ship livestuff

, and DHL indeed does not deliver here overnight. I know others here have Fedexed some things, but many shippers don't offer that as a option.
We're starting just that ~ trying to get a active reef club going. Right now there are about 5 of us, but we're working on bringing in some others.

 

[fishfreek]

I have a large neon green sinularia(sp) that looks very cool under my day lights as well as actinics, you may want to look into something like that too.

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by fishfreek
http:///forum/post/2587383
I have a large neon green sinularia(sp) that looks very cool under my day lights as well as actinics, you may want to look into something like that too.

Thanks fishfreek, I'll check that out as well

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[alohami]

I was going to suggest the neon sinulara as well. I have one and parts of it are neon during regular daytime lights, and it positively glows under actinics. I bet you would really like it!

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by fishfreek
http:///forum/post/2587383
I have a large neon green sinularia(sp) that looks very cool under my day lights as well as actinics, you may want to look into something like that too.

Originally Posted by AlohaMI
http:///forum/post/2589000
I was going to suggest the neon sinulara as well. I have one and parts of it are neon during regular daytime lights, and it positively glows under actinics. I bet you would really like it!
Ok, guys, I've been googling this one, but I can't tell if its a SPS, a LPS, or a softie

~ help me out please. Thanks

 

[alohami]

It's a softie. Here is a pic of the mother colony that I got my piece from:

I think the person I got it from runs a bluer light than I do. If I had to guess, I think it was under 20k Metal Halide. I just have it under PC for now, so it's not quite that green for me.

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by AlohaMI
http:///forum/post/2589145
It's a softie. Here is a pic of the mother colony that I got my piece from:

I think the person I got it from runs a bluer light than I do. If I had to guess, I think it was under 20k Metal Halide. I just have it under PC for now, so it's not quite that green for me.
Very Nice ~ almost looks like a green colt coral; but sounds more aggressive. Any chance the person you got a frag from might have another? Personally, I'd rather support hobbiests than a LFS or internet company. Then they have money to support their LFS or internet company ~ Ha ha!

 

[alohami]

Yeah, it does kinda look like a colt or even a Kenya. I don't think he was planning on getting rid of any more. I have the entire right section. I'd be willing to frag it down the road, but since I just got it a couple of weeks ago, I'd like to give it a little more time before I do that. I'll try to remember to let you know when I'm ready, or you can check back with me in a couple of months.

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by AlohaMI
http:///forum/post/2589191
Yeah, it does kinda look like a colt or even a Kenya. I don't think he was planning on getting rid of any more. I have the entire right section. I'd be willing to frag it down the road, but since I just got it a couple of weeks ago, I'd like to give it a little more time before I do that. I'll try to remember to let you know when I'm ready, or you can check back with me in a couple of months.
Thanks, if I don't find one before that I'll try to contact you in a couple of months.

 

[alohami]

Sounds good. I don't think they're too hard to find, but just let me know.

 

[spiderwoman]

Scopus, did you get to order anything from Steve?

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2589393
Scopus, did you get to order anything from Steve?
Yes, and my stupid box is sitting in Denver for the second night in a row ~ two day shipping my hindend! @##%TT&Y(*&(*&&&^% USPS (pardon my french)!

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/2589455
Yes, and my stupid box is sitting in Denver for the second night in a row ~ two day shipping my hindend! @##%TT&Y(*&(*&&&^% USPS (pardon my french)!
WOW I thought French was the language of LOVE! That looked more like a night out drinking with the boys!!!!!!!!!

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2589462
WOW I thought French was the language of LOVE! That looked more like a night out drinking with the boys!!!!!!!!!

Yeah well a night out drinking with the boys is what I'm going to need by the time that stupid box gets here

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[spiderwoman]

Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/2589455
Yes, and my stupid box is sitting in Denver for the second night in a row ~ two day shipping my hindend! @##%TT&Y(*&(*&&&^% USPS (pardon my french)!

DANG! I hope everything comes in OK. Steve does pack the boxes very well so you should be lucky. What are you getting from him?

 

[scopus tang]

Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2590105
DANG! I hope everything comes in OK. Steve does pack the boxes very well so you should be lucky. What are you getting from him?
I'm hoping everything does indeed come through ok ~ Steve has offered to make things right, if they don't, but I hate making others responsible for USPSs mistakes. I ordered three frags of the orange zoas you got (2 for me, one for a friend), one frag of the pink palys, some live sand, and some chaeto, and he said there would be a freebie as well. I should know here in about 2 hours.

 

[renogaw]

i've had no luck shipping sinularia (or napthea (green colt), people can't figure out what i have) whatsoever even on next day.
i even left it out over night in my living room, and it died over night.

 

[alohami]

That's good to know, Renogaw. I picked mine up from a semi-local guy, so I didn't even think about shipping.