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Just a few gems that I've come across on the American sites. Now why can't we get similar over here & if we do please point me in the right direction!
;)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/8dcd_12.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/1f_1.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/5a8d_12.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/6ea555ef.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/9bb9_12.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/59c0_12.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/0769_1.jpg
This one may well be a Blastomusso, a very nice one at that!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/2499.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/acan1zoom.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/acan4zoom.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/LPS070.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Picture024.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Rainbow Acan 22.jpg
chris@bluzoo
03-12-06, 20:34
Very nice. We need better contacts eh!:(
im almost positive aqua marines in bristol had the same acan as the one in pic 5 and i know they've got some in stock now. worth giving them a call really
jamie
Ive seen quite a few members pics on here with morphs similar to those
aqua marines in bristol had some red ones also some purple with red stripes, very nice at the weekend
I have a a few variations of hte last one I think but waiting for it to colour up, I think alot of the stores don't actually know what the customer wants - or when they go to TMC they don't realise whats available (due to the lighting that TMC use, which is normally almost nothing)...
mysticwave
04-12-06, 12:05
well, same as STM's tanks, everytime I went in they are always under actinics even though the halides comes on and off intermittently, which is abit annoying as I can never see what the corals will look like under halides, just have to guess. but usually guessed it right ;-).
As for colourful acans, didnt ollie obtain a rainbow acan from his lfs for some cheap price recently? Just be patient, and it will come your way!! :-)
CC
steviejasp
04-12-06, 13:04
I got this locally last year from a shop that didnt know what it was.
cost me £35.00:D
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/acan1_edited-9.jpg
Thanks for the replies. I know some of the morphs are around but I've yet to come across them. Trouble is most collectors live around the corner of lfs who do get Acans in regularly, these lucky guys get to cherry pick the best colours before anyone else gets a look-in!
Would love to drive over to Bristol but I'm recuperating from a tennis elbow op at the moment & can't drive... I'll give aqua-marine a ring & see if they can post.
If anyone has some nice coloured morphs they can frag & would like to swap for frags, I have a good selection of SPS to choose from or will happily buy if the piece if it is to my liking... :D
Steviejasp - Thats a beaut & a bargain price too!
its just being at the right place at the right time I suppose, as suk said... I think the nicest one i've seen to date is the one ollie picked up, that was just awesome! :)
again Im up for buying frags as and when, but its getting hold of these items... I will sort you a frag of mine mate once its covered the rock completley... ;)
Here's a few more for your drooling pleasure......I want I want I want.... :D
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/1ae9d344.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/12-08.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/12-09.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/71850Rainbow_Acan.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/71850Tony.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/acan3.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Acan bowerbanski 2.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Acan Hillae.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/butta.sized.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/c.sized.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/fruitloops_001.sized.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Acan Bowerbanski.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/a121504_002.sized.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/ElectricEggPlantCloseE.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/j.sized.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/purplegreen2.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/StrawberryMilkshakeCloseE.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/pinkring.sized.jpg
yummmyyyyyy me wants... forget sps!!! ;)
GOTAREEFTOKEEP
01-01-07, 10:44
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/j.sized.jpg
I want that one !!!!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05Xrunner/My%20Fish%20tank/IMG_4167.jpg
:wub:
Jeff.
Jeff - A bit more info please..... Is it for sale? If so I want!
:D
hi suk
jasonsaquatics a new sponsor on here gets these in regularly and he posts as well,might be worth a look
how much care and conditions do these babys need?
Jeff - A bit more info please..... Is it for sale? If so I want!
:D
:(
Sadly Suk this was from that main RC Acan thread. :o
Wish it was mine though.:(
how much care and conditions do these babys need?
They're pretty easy as long as your params are within the standard ranges. Maestro has told me that you must keep your mag at around 1400 but besides this they're easy.
Jeff.
:(
Sadly Suk this was from that main RC Acan thread. :o
Wish it was mine though.:(
They're pretty easy as long as your params are within the standard ranges. Maestro has told me that you must keep your mag at around 1400 but besides this they're easy.
Jeff.
cheers!
cheers!
Oh yeah sorry I forgot to mention that they like feeding a few times a week with meaty foods. :)
Jeff.
some of those are stunning - some have clearly been 'creatively adjusted'!:laugh:
This thread needs reviving. Here are a few I have seen pics of recently. :wub:
http://i9.tinypic.com/4zyn3pe.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/4ptyyr5.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k293/32g_Reef/NonIndosNMicros/07-08-07_Aussie1d.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/AllDelight000/02-21-07040crop.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/dfliger/Corals%20from%20Fragglereef/IMG_5220.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a257/hollback/Tank%20Life/aus_acan.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l94/vsny2k5/pinkacancopy.jpg
^I love that one!
Jeff.
All pics from this (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1158583&perpage=25&pagenumber=1) thread.
bottom one looks bleached imo
I just finally got the lighting in my tank sorted and my "grey orange acan" is now a lovely blue green orange and green centred enchinata(sp), like #4 in the orginal pics.
Got it from reef encounters, i know stm had a huge one though
What lighting did you have before and after and where is the acan in the tank? Do you have any pics it sounds lovely now. :D
I heard about that huge STM acan, apparently its a beauty. :thumbsup:
Jeff.
The lg orange one in STM is stunning, still there yesterday and a bargain price for such a large piece.
Apologies for the diversion - but can someone please explain how to tell a blasto from an acans?
I tend to think of blastos being more 'frilly' and more three-dimensional (if that makes any sense), they can also get a lot larger. For example:
http://i9.tinypic.com/63sg22d.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/4zyn3pe.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a211/msn711/100_1733.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1348/1267713492_302deec112_b.jpg
The above are all acans and as you can see they are quite flat within reason and IMO arnt as inflated as blastos:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b76/Mr_Ugly/misc/DSCN1448.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/MelodySurber/blastomussaspppp.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j239/ct_vol/LPS/RGBlasto.jpg
HTH and if in doubt buy it...or tell me where to buy it! :D
Jeff.
P.S. all pics from RC besides the last acan one.
Thanks for that, in which case I think I must have an acans!
Taunton aquarium centre has a great selection of acans at the moment. give them a buzz.
do they have sweepers at all
Great pics guys, keep looking....
do they have sweepers at all
Don't put them too close to anything or else
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2007Q2/1821.jpg
:D
neilharris
30-08-07, 16:14
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/acan3.jpg
This guy is just greedy! And getting ready to feed them to an angel too:annoyed:
Just kidding and very jelous....
sandfordb (http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/member.php?u=20800) thanks for the heads up on taunton aquatics, just been off the phone and ordered 3 nice acans, debit card feels a bit sorry for itself, but who cares!! lol not seen so many on sale ever!
thanks again
Mandy
This thread needs bumping. :D
Has anyone spotted any nice non-red/green lords before? I have yet to see any...
Here are a few pics I found on RC recently,
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1275790
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb138/alexpescado/aussiesej1.jpg
Incredible! (many more pics in this thread) (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1271502)
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1117.jpg
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1125.jpg
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1093.jpg
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1095.jpg
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1097.jpg
http://ericdo.com/pictures/tanks/DITR/D2X_1115.jpg
I can dream. :wub:
Jeff.
Superb stock..... :wub:
Now if only the sponsors could get this sort of quality & NOT just the usual striped red Lords or Echinata's!
We live in hope..... :whistling:
well good news guys they should be coming in
I've got on order a few big polyp'd acans(bowerbanki) through my lfs(non sponsor)
Twistedpro
22-12-07, 14:48
where are the other ones from? are they aussie based or from japan??
Superb stock..... :wub:
Now if only the sponsors could get this sort of quality & NOT just the usual striped red Lords or Echinata's!
We live in hope..... :whistling:
Agree 100%, if I could find people selling acans like these, I would pay well into a three figure sum of money :)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb138/alexpescado/aussiesej1.jpg
Agree 100%, if I could find people selling acans like these, I would pay well into a three figure sum of money :)
So would I.
Within 2 years of visiting my LFS, they have had 1 acan in which has gone into their display tank. :(
Superb stock..... :wub:
Now if only the sponsors could get this sort of quality & NOT just the usual striped red Lords or Echinata's!
We live in hope..... :whistling:
:laugh:
Agreed, I've seen a few "nice" variants of red with small hints of other colours but I'm not buying any more because they're all just too similar to the other red and grey/brown acans I have.
well good news guys they should be coming in
I've got on order a few big polyp'd acans(bowerbanki) through my lfs(non sponsor)
Think I know where you mean Andy, I'll have to be on the lookout.
where are the other ones from? are they aussie based or from japan??
I would imagine Australia because I got the impression export from Japan for atleast the most part is illegal?
Agree 100%, if I could find people selling acans like these, I would pay well into a three figure sum of money :)
I think we all would. :D :cool:
So would I.
Within 2 years of visiting my LFS, they have had 1 acan in which has gone into their display tank. :(
:(
I've seen quite a few but as above are all rather similar colour schemes, would love to atleast see a blue or green. :D
I have very little knowledge of how yearly quotas work in terms of each country's shares but my understanding from a recent visit to TAC was that things change in Jan, with the possibilty of new stuff? Anyone know?
Jeff.
little information for you curious chappies
TMC have got a permit :D to import some
they are aussie based maricultured(maybe aquacultured)
I am paying £120 for mine :eek: nice red one single polyp'd
Thanks for the info, its looking good then! :D
Do you know when this comes into action Andy?
And 120 squid for one RED polyp!! That thing better be glowing!
Jeff.
should be glowing these aussie ones are really special
I should get it 12 december when I am at our clubs next meet ;)
Do you know if Hammant is getting quite a few in or is it by order only?
Jeff.
order only mate, give him a call and ask him to get one in.
I asked him to only get them in if they are definitely the big polyp'd one.
Thanks Andy, I'll call tomorrow. :)
Jeff.
Jason and Lindsey as in Jasonsaquatics had some nice ones in on our meet on Tuesday.
I also had a nice one from him about 3 or 4 months back!
What colours were they Andrew? :D
Jeff.
Some of them are on this thread: http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229084
reefscapeboy
26-04-08, 08:39
Ok guys see what you think these from america :wub:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1230.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1228.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1227.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1226.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1223.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/t_1218_01.jpg
Snowsurfer
26-04-08, 09:34
They look nice but also lots and lots of actinic.
IMO it looks like the colour saturation has been pushed up as well
i have one exactly like the last but one pic from south west marines and one the same as the previous pic from jasons.
they are in the uk be we dont #### around with photoshop as much!
:)
SWM had a few pieces exactly like picture 3, dont know if they will still be around now as they were stunning ;)
heres mine,
This one i have at the moment
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/285271355_MRsVe-L.jpg
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/271849072_2DBA8-L.jpg
And this will be arriving next week
http://s128.photobucket.com/albums/p185/acropora_nut/19-04-2008%20lps/Pic9_S.jpg
is it me or is there alot of fragged acans doing the rounds in lfs at the moment?
Snowsurfer
27-04-08, 21:55
There are but thats because some of the colonies are ££££ so i guess its easier to shift smaller pieces to people.
is it me or is there alot of fragged acans doing the rounds in lfs at the moment?
great for the hobby imo!
:thumbsup:
this is the way things are in the states and the main reason that (quote x amount of members ) 'they get better colour over there'
:laugh:
seriously though i am a big fan of this!
:thumbsup:
My goal is to get some of the really big pieces, which cost about £700, and frag them down to abot 5 heads approx. Keep one frag myself, and make enough to cover my costs!!
do it.....thats what i do when i see a piece i like!
ok....i have to do it as i only run a nano these days but if a corals too big i dont worry anymore.i just leave it to settle for a few months and then trim it like i would anything in my garden out back.
any 'profit' help to pay for the reefs upkeep or new 'aquasitions'
:)
mmm.. good to see its not a crazy idea then! Just need to find the big pieces, although note that taunton has some nice pieces in!
Its good if prices stay reasonable per polyp otherwise its just another case of cut and shut but from lfs and not hobbyists, Gotta love the mad colours though! let see what happens when echinatas start becoming silly money - lol - remember though that most large bits are broke straight from the reef not a good look really.
Matty
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/Acan Bowerbanski.jpg
i have a small frag of one of these:p
I reckon the only people selling SOME of those acans is Adobe, they are special variety from the island of photoshop... someones been playing with the saturation sliders me thinks...
no photoshop...no saturation etc....just a mobile phone cam.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/minkinslappa/mobilepics/Photo-0046.jpg
however they are 'rare' aussie acans and if you have the right lens and use a lot of photoshop they look entirely diferent.
then again so do half of the women a copy of GQ/FHM/ESQUIRE magazine etc!
:lol:
reefscapeboy
29-04-08, 18:19
Same here, taken on my nokia phone cam. About 12cm long. Silly money thou
;)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/acan 1.jpg
reefscapeboy
29-04-08, 18:22
and this red one........
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/Image002_1.jpg
rrefscapeboy, can I ask how much you paid for the first one???, Also, get some more pics of it :whistling:
your last pic reefscape boy are the ones coming in via tmc. extremely expensive in my lfs.
I have seen 200-300 polyp grey acans for £180. huge bolders.
The trick is changing colour and picking the diamonds from the rough.
It is possible. I saw potenital gems (lobophyllias) in an lfs. They were under horrid lighting, receding and looking worst for wear. Bought them both for £40.
One has still remained brown but is getting a green actinic edge.
The other: Red,yellow and green. From brown, lots of feeding and they are all lovely and puffy.
A recent purchase, not the clearest picture im afraid! :laugh:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/P1020136.jpg
aqua marines in bristol had some red ones also some purple with red stripes, very nice at the weekend
Yip there in my tank :laugh:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s221/carlos-de-jackel/2008_04240013.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s221/carlos-de-jackel/2008_04240012.jpg
Can someone ID this one for me?
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/285271355_MRsVe-L.jpg
Johny Jr thats a nice morph - was it expensive? lol
Depends what you call expensive, for an acan of that colour and size I thought it was a reasonable price. Its around 2" 1/2 x 2"
Group buy anyone??
:eek:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aussie-Acanthastrea-Lordhowensis-Huge-Colony-Live-Coral_W0QQitemZ120247986607QQihZ002QQcategoryZ4630 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
It's a bit small realy, would only get a frag or two :whistling:
reefscapeboy
29-04-08, 22:13
Hi craig51, that first purple/ green one was a frag of a £700 piece. Its a TMC aussie hence the 150 price :o but could't resist :D
thats a good price, especially for the colours!
Wow - thats one expensive piece lol
reefscapeboy
29-04-08, 22:20
It was such a good colour morph, but even still way too much! I'll be growing it on and fragging if poss :whistling:
you have a customer!!!!! I have two more pieces coming on Friday, so look back for pics!!!!
Guys Ive Just Got Some In Check Out Aquatic And Exotic Pet Link New Thread Pics On There And Prices
reefscapeboy
01-05-08, 07:08
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/acan6.jpg
A slightly better pic of the same coral, taken under natural day light.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/acan 5.jpg
Heres my new ACANS!!!:D:D:D:D Not even photoshopped!!
Thanks to both Jasons and Tauntons Aqautics!!!!
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/288437238_sJNYj-L.jpg
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/288437207_faBpN-L.jpg
http://dowphotography.smugmug.com/photos/288437478_KCcWf-L.jpg
reefscapeboy
02-05-08, 19:44
Craig they look cool, esp the first one :wub: reckon that bubbles got moves planned tnite thou!
How much for the red if you dont mind me asking :D
Red one was £250, the green one £150, and the red one on the other page (8 i think) was £100.
OMG you paid that much for them (they are nice mind but how much) jesus and i thought 79quid for an elegance coral was steep
reefscapeboy
05-05-08, 11:59
You think thats a lot mate, the full size bits from TMC are £700+ :mad:
The read 1 is stunning tho...........How much!!!!!!!!!...£700+
Who has that sort of cash to splash on a coral......
If i found a full size colony, I would buy it, but it would have to be a decent one and size.
Then, I would frag it up, keep a piece for myself, and sell the rest.
Result, free bit of expensive acan for me! Affordable peices for everyone else.
Although saying that, if there was a really nice piece, and i'm talking like the ones you get in the states, then i might be tempted ;-)
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