Coral growth

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by lynnmw1208, Aug 6, 2011.

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  1. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    I thought I would share with you guys the growth of my frags! they have come a long way since I got them!

    green birdsnest (lost green due to amount of light)
    4/9/2011
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    8/6/2011
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    orange ricordia
    4/9/2011
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    8/6/2011
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    zoanthids
    4/30/2011
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    8/6/2011
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    5/19/2011
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    8/6/2011
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    4/11/2011
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    8/6/2011 (a worm ate some of these)
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    Pink hammer
    4/30/2011
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    8/6/2011 recovering well after peppermints decided to eat it
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    Green frogspawn
    4/30/2011
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    8/6/2011
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    pink frogspawn
    4/11/2011
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    8/6/2011 finally found a happy spot for this guy
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    lynnmw1208, Aug 6, 2011
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  2. tgood

    tgood Sea Dragon

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    They look healthy and in better shape than the before shots! Just curious but what kind of lighting are you using? LED?
     
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  3. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    I am using T-5. I have 8 bulbs in a 72" aquaticlife fixture. I use the ATI bulbs. my order is (on both sides):
    front
    blue+
    purple+
    blue+
    actinic
     
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  4. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    very nice
     
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  5. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Birdsnest grows so fast...I love it! very cool
     
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  6. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Nice coral. What kind of camera are you using?
     
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  7. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks for the comments :) That birdsnest has grown REALLY fast! lol I thought I was going to lose it too when my heaters stopped working. Close call!

    I am using a Nikon D5000 DSLR camera to take the photos.
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have a Nikon D3000 DSLR what settings do u use to take pic. I have been playing around with mine and i can never really get it right
     
    hank8888, Aug 7, 2011
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  9. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Do you have a full tank shot? I'd love to see how that combo of lights look.... You've got great growth!!!!
     
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  10. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Awesome! Love the Birdsnest.
     
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