| wickedfrags |
10-19-2007 10:41 PM |
Ironically, it is the only SPS in my collection that I can not get a good picture of. Here is the description though, called "The Fuscia". Fuscia base, blue tips and white polyps. But that is not what makes it so special. The growth on this coral is truly unique, it is very very very fine branching, and the more it grows the finer it gets. There is only one colony (belonging to a Toronto hobbyist), and I also have a small colony aquired in a trade. From time to time this is available through a local a LFS for $225-$250 per frag. Now I really gotta get a picture of it!
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Originally Posted by michika
(Post 277407)
Can we see this $200 sps? It sounds quite amusing!
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You should see what it is like in the Toronto market. Almost getting as pricey as the US for some rare items, let alone an aussie acan. To the corals defence though, it is the most unique one I have ever seen, and is known to be hardy as it has been around for about 3 years I think.
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Originally Posted by IceTurf
(Post 277408)
Wow, steep pricing! I know some corals are nice, but that seems a bit much for one coral, let alone an inch of that coral.
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Personal preference I agree, but at this price point it is really for collectors only (and ones with deep pockets as well)
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Originally Posted by michika
(Post 277413)
Some stuff is definitely worth it! I guess its all about personal preference.
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The last acan I wanted to purchase...I was quoted $1500 at the LFS. I already had it bagged to...clearly it stayed at the store. Aussie acans here typically go from $350 to $800.
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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef
(Post 277415)
I've seen lots of people paying $500-600 for colonies of Australian Acan. Guess $200/inch of a rare SPS frag isn't outrageous in comparison.
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not even sure what that means :)
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Originally Posted by IceTurf
(Post 277417)
"dwarfed"
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