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reef_junkies
03-07-2009, 03:12 PM
We are ecstatic over this interesting coral, and new addition to our tank.

Originally from the coast of Japan, found in deeper cool waters, very personable and fun to interact with.

http://s701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/reef_junkies/
Myka
03-07-2009, 03:15 PM
I'm every color of jealous, but particularly red.
sphelps
03-07-2009, 03:53 PM
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/reef_junkies/Nikon92gReef1rhizo46.jpg

Wow! Very nice, must have been expensive.
leezard
03-07-2009, 04:15 PM
It's gorgeous!


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And it reminds me of salmon sushi. I'm hungry.
Delphinus
03-07-2009, 05:25 PM
Looks a bit like a giant dendro. Neat.

I can't say that I think I've heard "personable" used to describe a coral before. :lol:
reef_junkies
03-07-2009, 06:06 PM
Kind of cool to see it open its mouth and wait for you to notice and give it a Silver Side which it greedily takes from your fingers by closing its mouth on the fish and slowly working it in with its tentacles. Bit of a slow process, but it wouldn't be quite as fun if it was over too quick. We really have to get a life.:lol:
Zoaelite
03-07-2009, 06:18 PM
Wow, fantastic peice!!! Always wanted one but could never justify spending that much. If you don't mind me asking where did you come by it and appx how much did you pay?
Levi
reef_junkies
03-07-2009, 06:31 PM
I got it from Dan at Aquatic Addictions. I did a little work for him so he gave me a great deal. He had more there last week. I would give him a call to see at 1-604-625-2182. My wife and I have always found Dan and Nikki to be very fair on the Corals and I know that right now they are chocked full with stock. Hope this helps.
Trigger Man
03-07-2009, 06:48 PM
Very nice piece, how often do you feed it?
reef_junkies
03-07-2009, 07:07 PM
From what we've read and been told, it seems that every 2 or 3 days is fine. So far "Seymour" (Little Shop Of Horrors) is doing fine with every second day depending on the size of fish. On the off chance that we are the only people to name a Coral........please ignore this post, it never happened.:lol:
Leah
03-07-2009, 09:36 PM
Wow, Seymour! What temp do you keep him at? Very, Very, Beautiful. And I second
the jealousy vote!
Ron99
03-07-2009, 09:45 PM
I saw these at Aquatic Addictions. Really neat but $250!!!! Ouch.
reef_junkies
03-07-2009, 10:03 PM
At the risk of opening up the debate over Digital vs Mercury (we trust mercury) " thermometers not fillings" Digital reads 80.8F and merc reads 78ish. We have "Seymour" at about 20 inches from lighting which is 2 x 175 MH
and 2 x 55 Actinics in a 92g corner bow front with 2 (experimenting with 3) Korilia 4s.
SeaHorse_Fanatic
03-07-2009, 10:50 PM
I can't say that I think I've heard "personable" used to describe a coral before. :lol:

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing? How can a coral be "Personable"? Not trying to start anything, just can't wrap my mind around this description.

Anthony
bullit67
03-07-2009, 11:21 PM
Seymour :) If you have to name him you could not of picked a better name And hey why not name him he is a living animal. I can honestly say I have not named any of my Corals. Yet.
Leah
03-08-2009, 03:57 PM
Well, at least they got something.!!!!!! Beautiful, any left????? I could justify that price
to own one!
Aquatic Addictions
03-08-2009, 04:01 PM
Well, at least they got something.!!!!!! Beautiful, any left????? I could justify that price
to own one!

Yes Leah there are 5 left and you will be happy to know we lowered them to 199.99!!! Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Dan
Aquatic Addictions
03-08-2009, 04:07 PM
We are happy to see you like your addition Darrin (now whos high maitenance? lol) You picked a great name! But I think we should talk about this naming of corals....how are you going to remember the corals names AND the kids? lol

Dan
reef_junkies
03-08-2009, 04:32 PM
We just did a rough count this morning. So far it goes like this 5 permanent kids, 2 present foster babies, 21 babies come and gone, 2 dogs and I dont know how many corals (only one with a name "honest") .......Stay tuned for Mental Break Down for Two.:lol:
Leah
03-08-2009, 04:44 PM
I might be tempted to give away my kid.......But oh, no, no, no, not my fish!
Maybe I could trade. Kid for ? I'am open to the possibility at least. Sounds like
your house is not quite full yet! I have two extra dogs, a cat, 1 mouse and a
babysitter if your interested. I will even pay to ship.