Frags for swap! - Page 2

neuroslicer · #26 11/15/2006, 11:23 AM

I've got a couple frags from a very healthy, colorful and fast growing green bird's nest. And as always, Kenya tree coral and green star polyp frags!

southernstang00 · #27 11/15/2006, 11:54 PM

how much do you want for a frag of a the Kenya tree coral and will the birds nest go under PC lighting?

neuroslicer · #28 11/16/2006, 09:34 AM

I sent you an email. Some of the tree coral frags are really big, so instead of giving those away, like I did with the really small frags, I'll sell these larger ones. I've been selling all frags for $10. I've got my SPS under VHO lighting... PC lighting should be fine for the birds nest. I'm also ready to frag the green slimer acro again. That REALLY grows fast. It's the third time I've fragged it in 4 months.

southernstang00 · #29 11/16/2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by neuroslicer
I sent you an email. Some of the tree coral frags are really big, so instead of giving those away, like I did with the really small frags, I'll sell these larger ones. I've been selling all frags for $10. I've got my SPS under VHO lighting... PC lighting should be fine for the birds nest. I'm also ready to frag the green slimer acro again. That REALLY grows fast. It's the third time I've fragged it in 4 months.

sorry, but I haven't gotten your email yet can you send it again? I mean thats a good price for them and I will take anything that can go under PC lighting for a good price or free if you are given those away. I'd like to have the bird's nest thou, so if ya can resend your email that would be great :-)

neuroslicer · #30 12/22/2006, 07:21 PM

I couldn't wait for my frag tank to arrive to frag, so I have put a couple frag trays in my main tank. I had several coral that were in need of trimming, so that's what I did today. I did them this far in advance of the frag swap to give them a chance to heal and grow a bit before going to Nashville. I'd be interested in finding out what other people will be taking to Nashville for the frag swap. Here's what I'm taking:

Bright green Montipora digitata - 4 plugs, 2 - 3 branches per plug

Green bird's nest (Pocillopora damicornis) - 4 plugs, 2 - 3 branches per plug

Brown with purple tip Acropora (Larry Jackson?) - 4 plugs, 2 - 3 branches per plug

Acropora yongei (green slimer) - 1 plug, one large branch and one small branch

Several small plugs of green star polyps

Several medium sized Kenya tree coral

I'll probably frag my Miamo orchid acro within a week or two, and get one or two more plugs from my green slimer before January.

Jay

keaton · #31 12/30/2006, 02:26 PM

I am a 15 year old kid who is in desperate need of cheap corals. I got high intensity lights for Christmas. Now I am making a frantic attempt to lower my nitrate level. My nitrite, ammonia, and ph are all at the correct level. So if there is anyone out there that has cheap or free corals that are available within the next week or so I am VERY interested!!!

Del123 · #32 01/11/2007, 12:21 AM

I'm looking for anything for a new 120gal tank.

neuroslicer · #33 01/11/2007, 12:54 AM

Keaton,
Coral reefing is not for the frantic! To do this hobby well, you've got to have lots of patience.....lots! And consistent, regular, attentive care. First off, don't put many (if any) delicate coral into your tank until your water chemistry has stabilized where you want it. The large fluctuations in ions that are occuring in your tank as a result of your trying to fix things may be too drastic for a young frag trying to establish itself, may cause just enough stress to weaken it and make it susceptible to disease that it might otherwise be able to withstand (e.g. rapid tissue necrosis).

How much patience do you need? Well, once your water chemistry has stabilized, you can start off with a tank of small frags and it might take you two years until you're really happy with how the populations looks. Some coral I have are pretty fast growing, but that's only with ideal conditions. And ideal, stable conditions require weekly, often daily attention. And even then, it has taken nearly a year for some of my nicer specimens to get to where I think they're really nice.

So slow down, and do things right the first time.
Dr. Jay

keaton · #34 01/13/2007, 10:07 AM

Well thanks Dr. Jay

But I read this a little too late. I bought a green finger leather, 2 leathers, 2 large mushroom rocks, pom pom xenia, candy cane, Kenya tree, 5 polyps of ricordea, and some star polyps about a week ago. As far as i can tell everything is doing great. Then last night I bought 2 more rocks of star polyps, a colony of blasstomuso (sp), and more xenia. I got a really good deal on everything so I just couldn't pass it up

Thanks,
Keaton Irving

By the way my nitrate has stabilized below 10 ppm (thanks for the algae)

neuroslicer · #35 01/13/2007, 12:31 PM

Good luck with the new critters Keaton. Do you have Ca and Alk test kits too?

sperry · #36 01/13/2007, 04:40 PM

WOW!! Instant reef! How big is your tank?

keaton · #37 01/14/2007, 10:13 AM

Jay,
yep i've got both

sperry,
55g

neuroslicer · #38 02/10/2007, 01:47 PM

I have a 5 inch colony of long green star polyps that I cut away from my reef. It has spread substantially, so I left plenty on my rock to continue to spread, but this is a really big chunk that I can part with. It was large enough (with long enough polyps) that myvery large sebae clown was hosting in it. $25 takes it away.
Neuro

zebrafish · #39 02/10/2007, 02:23 PM

Jay,

I'll take the stars.

Steve

southernstang00 · #40 02/11/2007, 07:02 PM

ok, I still have some yellow poylps, brown pulsing xenia, GSP, and three hairy shrooms left. Anyone interested?

Blindside · #41 02/11/2007, 07:59 PM

I've been hearing the rumblings of a possible frag swap anybody got any details?

neuroslicer · #42 02/11/2007, 08:40 PM

frag swap... rumble rumble... summer... frag ...rumble swap.... memphis... rumble rumble... frag...???

southernstang00 · #43 02/11/2007, 09:17 PM

well if all of my new stuff I added to the tank starts growin soon then im gunna have alot on my hands...Already got a fair about as we speak.Gotta chop them down to make room for other corals...

tstidham · #44 02/12/2007, 05:10 PM

My tank recently crashed on me. After numerous water changes and much headache and heartache, I am ready to try to bring some life back to my tank. I know this forum is for trading and I have nothing to trade but I am willing to purchase frags from anyone near 38104. I have a metal halide/vho setup so I can support most hard and soft coral.

racefanfoster · #45 02/16/2007, 11:19 PM

I have o couple of the tree corals i will sell cheap. like 10 bucks cheap.

southernstang00 · #46 02/17/2007, 12:30 AM

I have some hairy shrooms, yellow polyps, and xenia I need to get ride of.

shrooms 5 ea
xenia 10 ea stalk
yellow's 20 for 20-30 polyps on a rock

anyone interested PM or call me up 901-603-7312

keaton · #47 02/20/2007, 08:01 PM

I've got plenty of green finger, and pulsing (pom pom) xenia $10 each or trade for zoas/rics.

I may be intrested in selling the colony, over a foot tall. make me an offer.

keaton · #48 02/21/2007, 09:44 PM

To clarify the above post i am talking about the green finger leather colony.

southernstang00 · #49 02/22/2007, 10:59 PM

would you trade the finger leather for some yellow polyps, green fuzzy shrooms or red shrooms? And the xenia you have, are they the white kind?, their not like the pusling xenia are they? Do you have pics of all ?

keaton · #50 02/23/2007, 04:52 PM

Here is a small part of my xenia colony. It is light pink.

http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w...xenia003-1.jpg

Here is the green finger leather colony.

http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w...reenfinger.jpg