acanthastrea pics...lets see em! - Page 7

va_reefman · #**151** 07/08/2004, 11:19 PM

Thanks Randy...Chris and I can grow these babies so don't forget to let us know when you have them...lol

Ditto with your pics here

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John

RandyO · #**152** 07/10/2004, 02:03 AM

Hey Chris,
I don't have any more web space. But I just found some tonight on AOL.

Here is the latest pic of my Acanthastrea garden with the flash.

Here is another without the flash. This pic is right before I fragged the mother.

TippyToeX · #**153** 07/10/2004, 02:15 AM

Looks wonderful Randy.

This could have been an amazing picture, but because I am to lazy to clean the glass it was ruined. You all get the idea though.

RandyO · #**154** 07/10/2004, 02:17 AM

I would agree Amy. That's one nice shot. So clean the glass next time.

TippyToeX · #**155** 07/10/2004, 02:18 AM

Yes sir!

brahm · #**156** 07/10/2004, 02:57 AM

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee acan pwn sps.

MarLooney · #**157** 07/10/2004, 04:19 AM

Randy just linked me to this thread. here's my pics.

in a bowl drip acclimating next to my tank.

here it is a few minutes after being placed in my tank.

as you can see my piece is very flat. ripe for fragging. =D

here it is open.

to add to the discussion. i don't think these will be readily available anytime soon. even though other rare corals have been made more available they're getting shipped in. acans are not. atleast they're not supposed to. from what i've heard, and it looks to be true, Japan has first dibs. the only ones i've seen sold were as blastomussa. blue zoos are more common because zoos are getting shipped here... lordhowensis is not. comparing them to RBTA's is insane. they got lucky by finding thousands of them in one location. that doesn't mean the same will happen to acans. it was pure luck. also, i'm not sure about the statement about Japan paying 3x wholesale to get their hands on corals. the acans on that site everyone refers to are going for <$150 US dollars. they're priced around the same range as nice red Cynaria... and the size of the colonies are much larger than any i've seen for sale in the US. just my two cents. lets keep the pics comin! you guys have some amazing piece out there. i hope that some day with some TLC that my colony can compare.

mane3215 · #**158** 07/10/2004, 09:50 AM

Randy:

Sweet bro, you fragged that big boy? If you need me to host some pics for you let me know.

Amy: Pshhh, dude I'll buy you a scraper =).

Marlooney:

I think you are 100% correct. I have Ben talking to 4-5 Japanese lfs owners the past few weeks, and I have learned a whole lot. First off, they don't get them because they pay ridiculous amounts of money for them like ppl say. The average over there is 34-110$ for 40-100 head colonies. Just the other day a guy showed me 8 in stock at his store, and his prices were the most expensive. He had 2 crazy ones for 225.00 each, then the rest were like in thee 100's and a solid green for 80.00.

The Japanese guys have been telling me that their wholesalers they get it from, cannot ship tot he US, as Japan cannot ship coral to the US. I think I am finally getting somewhere, and you may see some in my tank somewhere in the next few months. We';; see though nothing is def.

I *may* upload and show the goodies that these guys have been mailing me of their inventory. Though it will make everyone sick! Their plate corals are insane as well man. Orange with pink rims, green/white striped from the center tot he edge with orange rim. Just nutz!

pixburg-reefer · #**159** 07/10/2004, 10:23 AM

sounds great!
any one line retailors that sell them. I know I stumbled across a site with many for sale, they worn't very nice, it was in the us, but back then I didn't care, and I forget the site
Kelly

va_reefman · #**160** 07/10/2004, 10:40 AM

Randy,

Now you are talking. Very nice piece.

Marlooney,

Very nice colony there. Don't let Chris get near you...hahaha. (Just kidding there Chris

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Chris,

If you are planning a trip to Japan....Let me know.

John

mane3215 · #**161** 07/10/2004, 10:43 AM

John: That may be in the plans! One guy is trying to export to me so far, if that doesnt work out, here are two snippets of email:

I am sorry to inform you that acanthastrea lordhowensis is a protected coral and is highly illegal to export outside the country. If you were to come to Japan, you could order and purchase the coral, but returning with it to the USA might be extremely difficult.

And another:

Chris' request can be understood.
And, there is stock in acanthastrealordhowensis.

But, it can't be exported by Japanese law.

It has the possibility which can be carried out if Chris comes to Japan and it is carried with the baggage.

va_reefman · #**162** 07/10/2004, 11:03 AM

I can see you and I roamming around Japan one day

Just let me know when....lol

All the pics of their stock is just plan sickening. We need to bring some in and grow them out. They are not that hard to grow.

John

mane3215 · #**163** 07/10/2004, 11:05 AM

Hehe, thats what I just mailed you =).

Heck yes! Colors like that...they need to be HUGE! I want a 300g tank of all acan lords hehe.

Dr.King · #**164** 07/10/2004, 11:49 AM

I guess I will be looking to cheap airfare to Japan soon

.

BTW please send me those photos of the Japanese Acan stock Chris, Thx bro.

RandyO · #**165** 07/10/2004, 01:46 PM

Chris,
That's all it will take. Just one person to get a couple of these statewide. They grow fast, and are fraggable.
So keep up the good work.

mane3215 · #**166** 07/10/2004, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RandyO
Chris,
That's all it will take. Just one person to get a couple of these statewide. They grow fast, and are fraggable.
So keep up the good work.

Paige, I will send them out homie!

Randy, it may happen, hopefully in the next few months! We'll see.

downset · #**167** 07/10/2004, 01:51 PM

i cant wait!!!

jdsabin1 · #**168** 07/10/2004, 01:59 PM

The nice thing about these plans we're discussing is that this particular species of coral is not ultra-delicate so it isn't like we run the risk of threatening the coral into extinction by getting them stateside. Along with that, if we can successfully propogate them, we can continue to ensure the growth of these beauties and others can enjoy them in their reef tanks as well.

Sounds like a win/win to me.

And Chris - you should be posting those pics in this thread. They are such a unique and beautiful coral.

MarLooney · #**169** 07/10/2004, 02:35 PM

i was thinking of carrying them out as luggage from Japan as well. i've been there twice in the last few years. i've got family over there. the problem is without the proper authorization you might get caught up. the people who check these things don't give a crap about your beloved corals. they'll throw them in the trash right in front of your face. you run a big risk here, so make sure you know that you'll be able to do it. if it does work, LMK, so i can get some the next time i visit. go ahead and post pics in this thread Chris of the acans they've shown you in japan. that's what this thread is for. and if you want, start up a new thread with pics of all the other cool corals they've shown you.

can someone link me to pixburg-reefer's first show your pics thread of blastos?

va_reefman · #**170** 07/10/2004, 03:03 PM

There you go Chris. Marlooney may be a good Japanese speaking candidate for us to tag along with.

I got the info for the CITES folks here. Will try to contact them Monday.

John

TippyToeX · #**171** 07/10/2004, 03:10 PM

MarLooney Here is the balsto thread.

blastomussa pics

pixburg-reefer · #**172** 07/10/2004, 04:28 PM

I would love to see some of those Jap. pics! Can you post those????
pleeeeaaaassseee
thanks
kelly

itsjustme123456 · #**173** 07/10/2004, 05:06 PM

yes....Please post picts!

pacificaquatics2000 · #**174** 07/11/2004, 12:13 AM

kristin told ya i was right about japan getting them and paying more ha ha ha guess i got flamed for nuttin hugh

mane3215 · #**175** 07/11/2004, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pacificaquatics2000
kristin told ya i was right about japan getting them and paying more ha ha ha guess i got flamed for nuttin hugh

Eh? Proper thread?