SPS recovery request

[jrnannery]

Hey folks, I am looking for one to three volunteers to host an accro frag for me. I want to get these guys happy-looking, so that when I get my LEDs, I am not going to have to deal with picking skeletons out of my tank. I would want volunteers that have what is considered an "appropriate SPS setup."


I would want you to keep a frag of them for your tank space, when they recover, and if necessary, we can discuss alternate compensation. They are all on plugs, and are surviving just fine in my tank (see the other threads). Further, I am personally sure that I have a pest-free environment, but I would still urge an abundance of caution, and ask that you dip before you introduce to your tank. I'm Irish...things happen!

It's an odd request, I know. Consider it a Valentine's Day gift to me. LMK, please.

Thanks
Richard

[cbianco]

How long would we host the frag? Do we get a frag of our own to keep? :D

Christopher :)

[Big_Pun]

I don't mind helping you out, just to let you know I will be dipping them in coral rx. I run a 6 bulb t5ho fixture. shoot me a pm if interested.

[jrnannery]

Both PMed. Thanks. Anyone else?

[alexdmg]

I'll host a frag. I'm running MH 250 14k. It will sit on a Frag rack next to my other sps.

-Alex

[Big_Pun]

I'll host a frag. I'm running MH 250 14k. It will sit on a Frag rack next to my other sps.

-Alex

you do sps. sorry man I had too. you know I like your tank

[alexdmg]

you do sps. sorry man I had too. you know I like your tank

Haha! Just wait kid, I'll catch up to you on SPS soon enough! lol

[Big_Pun]

Haha! Just wait kid, I'll catch up to you on SPS soon enough! lol

that's what I'm scared of, especially if they come out like that hammer.

glad I could help you out.

[jrnannery]

Any updates guys? I'm sure they aren't dressing in drag and doing the hula, but any observations would be cool.

[cbianco]

Any updates guys? I'm sure they aren't dressing in drag and doing the hula, but any observations would be cool.

I glued the frag onto my rock structure.

It's quite small and I was generous with the glue so it will be some time before I know for certain what will happen. (But...) IME, tissue typically starts recessing quickly if the frag doesn't agree with its new tank. Seeing how there is no recession, I have high hopes for this frag! Hard to tell the color as of right now, looks greenish. I'm sure the color will change a bit.

Christopher :)

[alexdmg]

Any updates guys? I'm sure they aren't dressing in drag and doing the hula, but any observations would be cool.

I apologize, but I don't remember the name of the frags.

The larger frag is starting to color up green especially on the tips. It looks like it's loving the new environment. No worries about it's survival here.

The small frag hasn't changed much. Under a blue light I can see yellow specs, but it's doesn't have polyp extension. (Depending on the frag, this might be normal) It's still to early to say how this frag is going to do, but we'll see after a couple of weeks.

Both frags are located on a rack that gets target feed. On that rack is a Gargonia that will only survive if it's target fed correctly and it's doing great, so I'm sure food isn't an issue. The rack is also sits close to my main frag rack where all my other sps's are so lighting should be fine.

Both frags have the correct lighting conditions and they're given supplemental feeding to aid in their recovery. Water parameters are ideal for rapid growth and colorization. I'll update progress in about a week or so or if something changes.

-Alex

[jrnannery]

Guys, you each have a frag of Bali Tri-color, got it from Mizeny. Alex, the other one is a frag off of a Fish Heads coral that I got from Texas Tropical. I have the same green coloring you are mentioning, although I am imagining it is getting more prominent for you every day. The little yellow spots are the polyps. They never seemed to really pop, at least in my tank. They were always there, though.

Thanks for the updates, fellas. I look forward to your progress.