Fresh pictures

[Snappy]

Here's a few fresh shots from my reefs.
I'll start with some softies. A FTS of my dirty softie/refugium tank, devils hand and even few softies from the main display
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar222008fuge004111.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April12008008devilshand.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Jan262008030gorgonianAA11cropped.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar132008042fingerleather.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008026pinkmille.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008020atenuis.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008018pinkstylo.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008016misc5.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008011pro1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008029redpro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April12008019calitort.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar282008002scaliendrum.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008babybluemillemacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar212008021mix1macro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008052blue1macro.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008087supergrape.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008065aabrolhosensisjm.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008055greenpolypvalida.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008062pinktipdj.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008049balitimor.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008035agranolosa.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008037pinktipjcross.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008032tropicmacro.jpg

[christyf5]

Absolutely gorgeous Greg :biggrin:

[Keri]

WOW
Great pictures, great pieces

[niloc16]

woooooweeeee!!!!!NICE. beautiful as usual buddy.

[Snappy]

Thank you kindly.

[dareefguy]

Hey Greg, It looks like there has been a frag or two taken from that pink stylo that I wanted.... HINT HINT??????

[Snappy]

Hey Greg, It looks like there has been a frag or two taken from that pink stylo that I wanted.... HINT HINT??????
Yes that is why I couldn't do a frag of it with your last order, I need it to grow out again. I'll see what I can do for next time.:wink:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008093frags1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008068boxingdaycoralmacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008085hoeks2.jpg

[dareefguy]

Yes that is why I couldn't do a frag of it with your last order, I need it to grow out again. I'll see what I can do for next time.:wink:

That would be awsome. Thanks

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008027SFfragwild1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar282008013orangegrove.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar152008076bluetipstag.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar212008047greenstag.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar152008035macro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008dinnerplatemille.jpg

[Sebae again]

Your corals are amazing! It wasn't until you posted the pic of yourself standing beside your tank that put the the magnificent perspective of the real life beauty of it all into focus. I'm certain that you've had to help a few people pick up their jaws off your floor after seeing your tank in person.

[KennyKen]

let me get some frags from that dirty softie tank.
just to start out

[Snappy]

Your corals are amazing! It wasn't until you posted the pic of yourself standing beside your tank that put the the magnificent perspective of the real life beauty of it all into focus. I'm certain that you've had to help a few people pick up their jaws off your floor after seeing your tank in person.

Hey thanks very much. That's a first, I've always been told that my tank looks better with me in the other room and for sure not in the same picture.:lol:

KennyKen - let me get some frags from that dirty softie tank.
just to start out That can always be arranged.:wink:

[Jason McK]

Look'n good Greg. I'm going to have to put an order in soon.

After my self appointed grounding from frag buying :)

J

[BC Mosaic]

Good thing I don't have to speak and just type because my jaw is on the floor and I don't think it'll ever get back up.
Wow!! Just simply gorgeous! The explosion of colours is amazing!
Something to aspire too, for sure.
One day.....

[JOEL]

Very nice Greg. When my tank is ready to go I will have to go to Calgary and pick up some of your frags - and some advice since I will be a newbie with sps corals. I may even pm you with some questions if that's ok.

[Pan]

Oh My god oh my god oh my god....I saw snappys tanks today for the first time...Greg has outdone himself such a tank really gives you the feeling of a part of a reef in your home..simply astounding - all i could muster at first was ...oh my.... I also saw Danny Zubots tank and again another wow, he is one who most assuredly has an eye for detail and aquascaping...amazing amzing both of these tanks. I really can't describe just home impressed i was with them, and the people were so nice...greg and Dannys wife...and i am ashamed to say i forget her name. :(
First rate frags and people so nice even though i was sick/am sick it really made my day talking to these fine people :)

[Snappy]

Thanks for the kind words there folks.

Here's a monti that is smartening up.:smile:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208065rainbowmonti.jpg
and a few others as well.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208007birdnestmacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208003purplecross.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208030abatunaimacro.jpg

[digital-audiophile]

oooooo I like that monti :twised:

[Snappy]

Look'n good Greg. I'm going to have to put an order in soon.

After my self appointed grounding from frag buying :)

J
Thanks Jason did you recognize this A. abrolhosensis that I got in our trade last year?:wink: Finally starting to take off.:smile:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/April42008065aabrolhosensisjm.jpg

[Jason McK]

WOW it's looking good.

Funny how corals will change in different tanks.

Everything I got from you is doing Great.

[niloc16]

greg youre killing us. i should follow jasons law and ban myself from more frags, but man 'o man with stuff like that.

[Snappy]

Thanks Greg.
Glad to hear they are doing well Jason, you should post some pics of them some time.
Thanks Colin.
Here's a few more fresh shots.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208003purplecrossmacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208047coralcluster2.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208034humilismacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208004RW1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208010coralcluster.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208056yellowtenuis.jpg

cardinal---"top down"
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208080cardinaltopdown.jpg

[Snappy]

JOEL - Very nice Greg. When my tank is ready to go I will have to go to Calgary and pick up some of your frags - and some advice since I will be a newbie with sps corals. I may even pm you with some questions if that's ok. Thanks Joel, FYI I do ship:wink: Also if there is something you think I can help you with, ask away. I'm no expert but I'm glad to assist where I can.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/mar262008acans.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208019troppar.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1308035cluster6.jpg

A. efflorescens or A. solitaryensis? What do you think? I can't decide???
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1308008efflo.jpg

[Delphinus]

As far as I can tell it's an "Acropora ireallyneedtogetapieceofthatsomedaysooniensis"

[Snappy]

"Acropora ireallyneedtogetapieceofthatsomedaysooniensis"

:lol::lol::lol:
That can always be arranged.

[Snappy]

a few more
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508047valida.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1308037colage1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508096LPS.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508083orangeacan.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508049flamemille1.jpg

[Tom R]

Hi Greg

Your pictures are fantastic.

The majority of your pictures are from the top down. Could you post a picture of the camera box (c/w dimensions) that you are using and the general settings you use on your camera.

Tom R

[Snappy]

Hi Greg

Your pictures are fantastic.

The majority of your pictures are from the top down. Could you post a picture of the camera box (c/w dimensions) that you are using and the general settings you use on your camera.

Tom R
Thanks Tom. Top down IMO is often the best angle to shoot from. What I use is a clear acrylic box that I got from work that was built to display carbide grinding burrs.(long story) The dimensions are roughly 9 x 8 x 4.
Here is what it looks like.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2008box.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208043arobusta.jpg


This A. batunai has become one of my faves, quite subtle & delicate with a unique growth pattern.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208030abatunai.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508025bubblegum.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508011supergrapemacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508005coralclustermisc.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508017fudge1macro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508030rainbowstylomacro.jpg

[niloc16]

buddy i think you may have an issue with your tank. you dont seem to be getting much color :biggrin:

awesome as usual man

[Snappy]

Thanks Colin.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508044mconfusa.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1508057clam.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr2508014bdayacro.jpg

[tablesalt]

awesome tank! What type of lights do you have on it?

[Snappy]

tablesaltawesome tank! What type of lights do you have on it? Thanks. I have a mix of MH & T5

[Mikee]

Holy crap! nice color!! you ship to BC? :D hard to find decent coral around here..most of mine come from Ontario. I'd love some acro if you have any available atm..

[Snappy]

Yes I can ship to Vernon. Please click on my frags.org icon and check in the Coralmaster vendor forum. Pm me for more details. Thanks.:biggrin:

[christyf5]

This A. batunai has become one of my faves, quite subtle & delicate with a unique growth pattern.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/apr1208030abatunai.jpg


http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif I'll have to add this one to my list

[Snappy]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif I'll have to add this one to my list
Christy that piece has some real sentimental value for me, the original "wild colony" went RTN and I was only able to save about a 1/4" nub which has taken about 2 years to grow back into what you see in the picture. Several times it would start to grow ok and then get knocked into something and it had to start all over again. Anyway it's about 3" across now and is now almost as big as when I bought it but is nicer now.:wink:

[Delphinus]

That one really is exquisite..

[Snappy]

Thanks Tony

[Snappy]

Here's a picture of a starfish taking a walk across an A.valida in my reef today. I thought it looked rather surreal and I hope you'll like it too.
And just for fun a close up of the star.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16106staronvalida.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16106staronvalidacloseupmacro.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16075desiishmacro.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may13018digis.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16035frogspawn.jpg

Millepora pine cones
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may10023lightbluemillemacro.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16061centertank.jpg

[Mikee]

Awesome shots! all the colors in a rainbow in there :D. I especially like that starfish pic..2 beautiful things in 1 pic!

[niloc16]

wow greg as usual. oh by the way i'm making a trip out to your house pretty soon :biggrin:

[Snappy]

Thanks guys. Collin I'll look forward to seeing you.

[Snappy]

:smile:http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16038acansmacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16032spzoos.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16036AIzoos.jpg

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may16099mix1closeup.jpg

[Lance]

As always. beautiful corals, and great pics!

[Snappy]

Thanks very much Lance.

[sphelps]

Great pictures as always. What's your camera and lens combo?

[Snappy]

Great pictures as always. What's your camera and lens combo?
Thanks Steve. Camera is a Sony, nothing fancy. That last picture is of a coral I got from you in our trade. I believe you were calling it purple rain or something like that.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may21049clammacro.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/may21018GOE.jpg

[JDigital]

It's cool to see that there is some absolutely amazing coral in Calgary. I am just starting my SW tank, could only wish of having something that spectacular!:biggrin:

Great Photos!

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE1008015aloveli.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE1008041pinktip.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE1008061sidereflection.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE1008047reflection411.jpg

[Mikee]

:shocked!: nice!

[Snappy]

Thanks Mike

[Borderjumper]

those last 2 pictures are just awesome!!

[Snappy]

those last 2 pictures are just awesome!!
Thanks, glad you think so. It's almost impossible to get a top down of the whole tank so a reflection shot is as close as I can come, although so many of the corals have grown so close to the surface that getting a good reflection is even a challenge now.

[Snappy]

View from the other side......
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE1108009RHreflection.jpg

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Greg, just wondering something. Are there certain colors of SPS that are more difficult to come by than others? And what sort of mix do you go for? Like, do you ever think, "Hmm, I've got a lot of purple and not enough red..."?

Looks incredible, btw :)

[Snappy]

Greg, just wondering something. Are there certain colors of SPS that are more difficult to come by than others? And what sort of mix do you go for? Like, do you ever think, "Hmm, I've got a lot of purple and not enough red..."?

Looks incredible, btw :)
Thanks Drew, I go for all colours and various shades of each so when you stand back at a distance you can get the full affect. With the many different shades you pick up when you look closely you loose the distant "blended" view and can see a lot of subtleties with a mix of shades, sizes & shapes. Everyone talks about "aquascape", I do my best to create "coralscape." Perhaps not everyones cup of tea but I enjoy myself.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908004FTS11100.jpg

[Chaloupa]

Stunning tank Greg!

[Snappy]

Kind of you to say that Sarah, thanks.

[Ian]

Amazing tank.....just how long have you had it up?

[Snappy]

Thanks Ian, The tank itself will be up 4 years this October and I started acquiring sps in July 2005.

[Snappy]

A few random shots from around my reef
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908021sffrag1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908020purplecrossaustera.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908030blueStag.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908029turquoisestag1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908038monticap.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908022tricolourvalida.jpg

[ElGuappo]

Dammmmmmm.

[Snappy]

If that was dammmmmm in a good way, thanks.:wink:

[ElGuappo]

yes it was

[Delphinus]

Nice as usual!

Is this hoeksemai?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908030blueStag.jpg

[Snappy]

If that was dammmmmm in a good way, thanks.:wink:

[Snappy]

Nice as usual!

Is this hoeksemai?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/JUNE2908030blueStag.jpg
Thanks Tony. No it's not A.hoeksemai, I believe it is A.nobilis and will be getting added to my website PDQ.:wink:

[WhoPoopWrasse]

Hi Snappy,

I went through this entire thread and I am truly impressed and jealous:lol::crazyeye:

I do have a question though, I have a few SPS, (very few to be exact) and a couple are just as colorful as yours but when I try to take a pic the colors look washed out, do you use a specific setting for the colors to pop the way they do? :Fade-col:

[Snappy]

Thanks whopoopwrasse. You should set the white balance and perhaps adjust the exposure settings.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july14058redabrotanoides1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july14062aaculeus1.jpg
Tyson hopefully you see this. here is a piece I got from you showing promise:mrgreen:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july14065newfave12.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july14008scaliendrum1.jpg

[JDigital]

^^ That last one is INTENSE!!! Wow! Very impressive

[Snappy]

Thank you.

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july181003tortcp.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july18017monti2.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july18005tealstag1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july18011Valida12.jpg

[andestang]

Very, very nice Greg ! A ? regarding your pics, how do you get your purples to show up like that. My pics never seem to pick up various shades of purple. Right now I'm using a Olympus Stylus 720 SW. Micro shots also seem to be a struggle. Anyways great shots.

[spanky]

Wow very nice pics Greg. Absolutly beautiful

[Drock169]

man if i didnt just drop 450 at tojo's tonight i probably wouldve made an order after seeing those pics

[Snappy]

Very, very nice Greg ! A ? regarding your pics, how do you get your purples to show up like that. My pics never seem to pick up various shades of purple. Right now I'm using a Olympus Stylus 720 SW. Micro shots also seem to be a struggle. Anyways great shots. Thanks very much. I adjust the exposure to the subject.

[Snappy]

Wow very nice pics Greg. Absolutly beautiful
Thanks very much.
Drock169man if i didnt just drop 450 at tojo's tonight i probably wouldve made an order after seeing those pics Next time you have some $ to "drop" you know who to call.:wink:

[Snappy]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108030orangegrove.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug308041Verrucosa.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108048extreemgreen.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108042asamoensis.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108055supergrape1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108033acerealisreal1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108011aabrotanoides.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108060bgflashlights.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108028asubjcreal.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108003ahorrida1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108046ahorrida2.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/july192608022aabrolhosensis1.jpg

[OCDP]

:crazyeye::eek: You are indeed the Coral Master!

That birdsnest one page back is amazing

[Snappy]

Thanks very much Scott.

[christyf5]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/Trainer02/Aug108048extreemgreen.jpg


WoW! :eek:

[Mikee]

nice, nice, nice ,nice. wow, wow, wow. I want one of each :( .. the list is growing Greg when im ready i dont know if you will have a big enough box to send them all lol!

[Snappy]

Thanks Christy & Mike.