Purple monster updated 09/26/11

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  1. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    [​IMG]So I just picked up this frag it's about 1.5" only 10 bucks. When I first put it in, had a reddish color. Now it's starting to color up and have decent polyp extension.
     

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  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    ??? Are you talking about the Steve Tyree Purple Monster valida(spelling) acro? Those are REALLY rare and cost about $120 for a .5-1 inch frag!
     
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  3. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    It was labeled on the site and sold to me as purple monster. I go to Fragalot.ca. Any coral is ten bucks. They have sooo many amazing ones to choose. I've gotten so much from them lately.
     
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  4. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I just went to that website. Awesome find!
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Odds are it is not a true tyree just a look a like. Nice piece.
     
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  6. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Not to be a downer but it's not even a look alike.It is still a great looking coral and I always say I don't care what it's name is, if I like it and it is in my price range I buy it.Great find.
     
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  7. 2in10

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    +1

    Congrats on a beautiful coral
     
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  8. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    Thank you, when it colors up hopefully it may look closer or who knows
     
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  9. AcroholicReefer

    AcroholicReefer Astrea Snail

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    Nice frag. It looks pretty healthy too. My guess is that it is going to color up a bunch in your system after it settles in for a few months. :)
     
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  10. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    How is your frag doing? It should be acclimated by now.
     
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