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Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by Inertiatic, Mar 21, 2012.

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  1. Inertiatic

    Inertiatic Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I got a frag of it yesterday and it's color is a bit weird. The front part of it has the green base and red polyps. Except at the tips it turns pink and the complete back side of the coral is all pink with red/pinkish polyps.

    I've seen so many different variations, but what's the secret to getting that deep green with bright red polyps?
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Low light. At 45% Radions mine was mostly green. At 55% more red with pink tips and a subtle green base
     
  5. Ostentum

    Ostentum Plankton

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    Lower light, you get more green. Mine is about 12 inches underneath a 20k Radium 250w and looks like this
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    That's a sweet piece thanks for sharing. :)
     
  7. tst400

    tst400 Astrea Snail

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    I keep mine under 250 Phoenix 14k and it is dark red with bright green base