Stocking advice needed Looking for Color

Discussion in 'Coral' started by dsmikey, Aug 25, 2011.

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  1. dsmikey

    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    So far in my 39G (I measured it this morning trying to figure out the exact volume of water so that I could add more CUC, I had thought it was 30 for the longest time).
    I have a colony of red/brown button polyps about 32 and growing,
    a frag of clove polyps,
    a frag of GSP,
    and teeny tiny frag of Pipe Organ.
    That's 4 polyps 3 green and 1 red/brown. I'd like to add something that's bright red and/or something that's bright blue. And maybe has a significantly different look. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Blue cloves and acans?
     
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    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    Thank's I'll keep an eye out for some at my LFS.

    Have you ordered any online before? Anyplace that you trust?
     
  5. khowst

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    Given that you already have mostly softies, I would be thinking zoa's/polyp's. You can get them in just about any color. Some ricordea's or shrooms can add a dose of color. There are quiet a few sponsors that have them. Plus softies suffer minimal loss in transit, since heat can be an issue when mailing this time of year. You can also find some really nice deals & places on the ebay too.
     
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    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I would seek out a few ricordeas/mushrooms. they are an easy way to add color! Ricordeas are stunning.
     
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    dsmikey Astrea Snail

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    Ricordeas do look pretty darn cool.
     
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    I'd just buy a ton of zoanthids. Daurth Mauls and Candy Apples are red, and Tubs blues are....well blue, duh. These can be commonly found at LFSs and frag swaps. More so than blue cloves.
     
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