My lonely polyp

[davejnz]

Most people i've seen keep their "lords" on the SB,but according to the coral search,they are found in shallow reef environments.I always start new additions on the SB but since i'm only running 2 VHO's and 2 T5's,I'll probably end up moving it up to mid-way.As far as current goes,low-med currents should allow for good expansion
http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch...%20pages/4.htm

[davejnz]

Here's another bad pic under actinics with flash.

[davejnz]

Its not lonely anymore,its sprouted 6 new polyps in the 2 months i've had it.I've been battling cyano as well as low alk the whole time yet it continues to thrive.Seems to be a very hardy coral.

[dakar]

I thought they were suppposed to be relatively slow growers? Looking fantastic Dave, keep'm going!

[davejnz]

A.echinata are slow growers but A.lordhowensis are supposed to be fast growers from what i've heard.I've also heard that some of the different color morphs are slow growers leading people to believe they might be a different species.

[Whoyah]

Lookin good!

[Reef_Angel]

That is so beautiful! You do have the touch when it comes to making things multiply Dave! Since I don't have anything you like in my tank to trade, I'll buy a baby from you sometime!! Gosh that's cute. I love the coloring! You stumble across the greatest things you lucky duck!!

[jerryc]

That is a good start Dave you will have a good looking colony be for you no it.
I have read Wier Thea or fast growers cant see them staying so expensive for to
much longer. i see them for sail more often and for a lot less then just a year ago.

[Reef_Angel]

I don't think I've seen any in our stores here at all. I do notice though that trends are set in the reefing world just like in clothing and other styles. It may sound silly, but if someone gets something on the board and you suddenly start seeing everyone wanting it, then all of the sudden you notice that the LFS start carrying that particular coral until the trend seems to be satisfied. Then the next trend will hit.

[jerryc]

Angel i don't see them in the LFS ether but on line. A year ago Thea weir hard to find for a Hundred dollars a polyp but lately i have seen them for $40.00 to 60 per
polyp more than 1/2 drop in a year.