how slow do PPE grow?

[MinibowMatt]

If i give good conditions, lighting and flow, how many polyps would PPE produce in a month? 1, 2? obviously this varies, but could you give me a general idea?

[mfinn]

The first colony of ppe's that I got, I was told to expect only 1 or maybe 2 polyps per month.
When I got it, there was only 2. Within about 2 weeks there were 2 very tiny buds and they grew out and within a couple more weeks there was a couple more and so on. In about 4-5 months I had a total of 13-14.
So I would say 2-3, in my case.

[MinibowMatt]

cool! i just picked up a 2 polyp frag and i cant wait till it grows out!

mfinn-- what are your tank conditions and placement for growing ppe's?

[mfinn]

I've found that they do well in a wide variety on tank conditions from low light (pc) to high light (mh). I do leave mine on the bottom and in a slightly shaded area. The first colony I got I had out in the direct mh light and the polyp's grew fast, but had some spots in the purple area. When I shaded the colony they grew a little slower, but tended to remain solid purple.

[lunkerbunker]

anyone selling?

[Caesar777]

Try the selling/wanted forums. People go so crazy over those damn things...

[lunkerbunker]

i know, i figured i'd give it a shot...

[Caesar777]

Yeah, but the mods'll get mad atcha.

[jimsflies]

Mine seem to grow quickly as well.

[mfinn]

Saw the picture of your ppe's on another thread. How long have you had those? How many did you start out with?

[zoltetov]

I just noticed that mine have 2 buds coming up. I've had them about a month now.

[jimsflies]

I started out with about 40 polyps and now have over 100. Just broke up the colony that is in the picture yesterday. we'll see how quickly the frags grow now.

[gussy]

I must be too old...but what's PPE?

[Schadiest1]

purple people eater zoanthids