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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,587
Posted By Dustin
They are both super adaptable, I think the...

They are both super adaptable, I think the coloration will be the same in most areas of the tank but the growth will be faster closer to the lights. I would just pick a place where you can really...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,587
Posted By Dustin
GSMguy, here is the original parent colony when...

GSMguy, here is the original parent colony when we got it in 02-03. I think I have some better pictures of it somewhere, Sanjay has had a peice for a while and he sent me a good picture of it.
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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,587
Posted By Dustin
Here is a photo from 2003-2004 of the original...

Here is a photo from 2003-2004 of the original broodstock colony of Phil's Granulosa. This coral orignally came from a hobbyist in Germany in 2002.
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Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 10/15/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,182
Posted By Dustin
ReefWreak, ORA is a for profit subsidiary of...

ReefWreak,

ORA is a for profit subsidiary of Harbor Branch which is a non-profit institution, sounds strange, I know. The money from the license plate goes to the Aquaculture Division of Harbor...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 10/11/2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,182
Posted By Dustin
Guys, Once again, we are sorry that your...

Guys,

Once again, we are sorry that your tour had to be cancelled. I can assure you that our reasons are legit and have nothing to do with the club, or any of you personally. We just don't have...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 10/09/2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,182
Posted By Dustin
Sorry to have to cancel the tour on everyone. ...

Sorry to have to cancel the tour on everyone. There are a couple of reasons that we are having to do it. As Chris pointed out, ORA is under new management and the bio-security of the company is now...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/18/2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
We almost tore the tank down a couple of weeks...

We almost tore the tank down a couple of weeks ago because the chiller failed. The tank is going to be moved at the end of the year anyways so it was a good time to do it. We wound up finding a new...
Forum: SPS Keepers 02/04/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,930
Posted By Dustin
Here is the corals namesake, Roscoe. . . ...

Here is the corals namesake, Roscoe. . .

http://www.dustindorton.com/misc/roscoe/DSC_1321.jpg
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/10/2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By Dustin
I put four orange spot filefish in a pretty big...

I put four orange spot filefish in a pretty big tank, around 2500 gallons. They started picking polyps off the corals almost instantly. In about a week they almost killed several large colonies. ...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/31/2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,087
Posted By Dustin
64ivy - We brought "Chips" back from Germany in...

64ivy - We brought "Chips" back from Germany in 2002. When it came time to start selling it, we were at a loss for trade names. Chip was an employee in the coral greenhouse at the time and that...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/30/2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Vcoo71, here is a slightly better picture in...

Vcoo71, here is a slightly better picture in natural sunlight. The color is a bit off though, its a lot more purple, maybe even slighly pinkish purple than this.
...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/30/2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Invincible569, I can't think of anything notable...

Invincible569, I can't think of anything notable going on right now.

Embryoguy, the plumbing looks pretty basic because the pump and chiller are outside and the only valves are tucked up...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
That is the Oregon strain.

That is the Oregon strain.
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Are you asking if the Miami Orchid is an ORA...

Are you asking if the Miami Orchid is an ORA coral? Yes it is, we got it a few years ago from Rafael of The Coral Nursery. Its not really blue, its sorta purple or pinkish purple. Thats just the...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/28/2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
t5nitro, that coral is "Miami Orchid" (I didnt...

t5nitro, that coral is "Miami Orchid" (I didnt make up the name!)

swb, I am pretty sure that is a Psammacora species.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 10/02/2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 838
Posted By Dustin
You mean like this: ...

You mean like this:

http://dustindorton.com/diving/marshallsnovdec2005/misc/DSC_9689.jpg

Don't forget the soy sauce.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/26/2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,314
Posted By Dustin
I am 99% sure its from the same parent colony. ...

I am 99% sure its from the same parent colony. Our original piece came from a hobbyist in Germany about 6 years ago.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/26/2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,314
Posted By Dustin
I have gotten quite a few pm's about this. The...

I have gotten quite a few pm's about this. The coral in the photo that Fliger just posted is the same as the one that I posted in the office tank photos a few days ago.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/22/2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Poksnok, sorry we are closed to the public. From...

Poksnok, sorry we are closed to the public. From time to time a club tour can be arranged though.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/21/2006, 10:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
bboytius, the sliding rail is part of a light...

bboytius, the sliding rail is part of a light rail setup and the lights are hanging off of the cable trolleys they make. It makes it pretty easy to slide them out of the way.

Poknsnok, there is a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/19/2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
That looks really similar. Hard to say for sure...

That looks really similar. Hard to say for sure though.
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/19/2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Aobut the one with blue polyps? Its different...

Aobut the one with blue polyps? Its different from the one I posted in this message for sure isnt it?
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/19/2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Joe, the coral you are asking about came from a...

Joe, the coral you are asking about came from a la wholesaler a few years ago when deepwater stuff started to come in regularly.

We arent growing any Stylococienellas, until you asked I didnt even...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 09/19/2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 641
Posted By Dustin
That ones a baby, here is a huge one: ...

That ones a baby, here is a huge one:

http://www.dustindorton.com/work/9-16-06/DSC_0982.jpg
Forum: SPS Keepers 09/19/2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,656
Posted By Dustin
Curt, not sure what species the green with blue...

Curt, not sure what species the green with blue polyp acro is. I gave up on trying to figure that type of stuff out years ago.
I have always liked a sand bed, it looks more natural to me. Sand has...
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