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Bill@IA 05-17-2014 09:10 PM

SPS at Incredible Aquarium
 
One of the many types of coral we love are small polyp stony coral, SPS. In early 2011 we decided to rebuild a 220 gallon DAS system we have had for 15+ years that was covered in Pom Pom Xenia and many other invading species, to focus on these coral
It was time to build a serious home for our growing SPS collection but we had to rip out all of the live rock in this system, for the big rebuild.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...um/OnMyWay.jpg

When done this is what the aquarium looked like. (March Break 2011)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...eBeginning.jpg

Starting with the nicest coloured aqua-cultured SPS we could find, we built a grow out system that looks like this today….


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ideview1-2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ideview2-2.jpg

We use it for growing out most of our SPS colonies, all of our Limited Edition and Collector SPS colonies and healing SPS frags.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...Dec82012-2.jpg


For pricing and Instock items ready to ship here is the link to our SPS collection: http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/in...Path=31_44_256

ashr 05-29-2014 07:23 PM

Looking great!!

Aquattro 05-29-2014 07:26 PM

I wouldn't want to cut anything from there!!

Slyguy00 05-29-2014 07:43 PM

Wow what a selection of high end sps! Let me know when you have some wolverine and blue matrix available! Amazing pieces

Bill@IA 05-30-2014 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashr (Post 898969)
Looking great!!

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 898970)
I wouldn't want to cut anything from there!!

I appreciate that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyguy00 (Post 898973)
Wow what a selection of high end sps! Let me know when you have some wolverine and blue matrix available! Amazing pieces

Will do :biggrin:

Bill@IA 06-08-2014 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrologist (Post 900593)
+1


These are the most current photos which were already posted in another thread. They were taken about 6 weeks ago. As you can see our "famous" 220 SPS system has been taken over by multiple frag racks which will be removed shortly and into two of the new systems currently being built. I will post more FTS Shots along with all of the new RR SPS frags and colonies when everything is finished.

Here are some current photos showing how our coral and frags are nurtured now...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps823d1c3d.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa0279522.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps5b538c4f.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps3c3bece3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa8c950ef.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps4e8f6b3c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps93b2bc1c.jpg


Rice Reef 06-08-2014 03:13 PM

Hi Bill, I was on a recent buy order from Victoria with Adam last month and just want to say thank you. We each had one DOA each ( Same coral too) however you took care of it like a true professional.

Thanks again

Bill@IA 06-08-2014 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 900631)
Hi Bill, I was on a recent buy order from Victoria with Adam last month and just want to say thank you. We each had one DOA each ( Same coral too) however you took care of it like a true professional.

Thanks again

Thank you Rice Reef, and my pleasure. That would have been my IAS Blue Efflo. One of the more sensitive Acropora to ship. It sure has been a challenge but I am confident we have figured out a way to ship this stunner successfully.

(Picture below) IAS Blue Efflo, (Acropora efflorescens), that we have aqua-cultured 4 years in a row.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps6b75c1d1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps44c5df64.jpg

:)

Aquattro 06-08-2014 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill@IA (Post 900636)
It sure has been a challenge but I am confident we have figured out a way to ship this stunner successfully.

Once you've had some success with that, let me know. That would compliment my purple one very well :)

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 12:05 PM

Incredible "Fuzzy Sticks" SPS
 
Need to share these incredible SPS pieces…..


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...pse2d3341c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps37e8a4b5.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps33c360f5.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa31fea56.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps54ab249d.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psd0383b28.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps84cd7000.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps4a1cf8b0.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps4f3d51a7.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...pse56ebccc.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psb901ca54.jpg

Enjoy!

kien 06-15-2014 03:08 PM

wow, this are Incredible! (see what I did there?)

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kien (Post 901643)
wow, this are Incredible! (see what I did there?)

Thank you. Nicely done :)

Aquattro 06-15-2014 03:44 PM

PM sent. Happy Sunday.

kien 06-15-2014 05:22 PM

I was browsing your site and noticed that on a few SPS frags it says "cut to order". What does that mean? I'm assuming that means you cut a frag off of the colony and ship that ? Do you set them aside to heal and/or encrust for any amount of time before shipping ?

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coral Hoarder (Post 901670)
How long have you had thies colonys can we get updated pics of them now

Oops forgot this part. Yes, I would be happy to send you more pics. The current photos were just taken so lets give these frags another week or two.

We have many more SPS frags made and will post them when they are healed and encrusted.

Here is another we have….called Orange Planet. (Left side of Blue Mille).
As you can see it has encrusted and has been added to our website.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps68e10c4e.jpg

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kien (Post 901674)
I was browsing your site and noticed that on a few SPS frags it says "cut to order". What does that mean? I'm assuming that means you cut a frag off of the colony and ship that ? Do you set them aside to heal and/or encrust for any amount of time before shipping ?

You bet we can cut to order. A lot of customers have asked for mini size colonies of my SPS rather than 2" frags.
Once we agreed on a size, I will set them aside for as long as you like, and can send progress pics in the meantime. When fully encrusted and healed we will ship them to you.

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 05:40 PM

Here are the most current photos taken of our 220 SPS system. Mid April 2014. The SPS growth has been explosive and we like to use the same system to heal and encrust our frags.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps823d1c3d.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa0279522.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps5b538c4f.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps3c3bece3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa8c950ef.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps4e8f6b3c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps93b2bc1c.jpg

Slyguy00 06-15-2014 05:49 PM

you have already posted those pics... Would be a lot better to see actual recent pictures, a lot can change in a few months.

acepumping 06-15-2014 05:52 PM

And why are you deleting our posts??

acepumping 06-15-2014 05:52 PM

I just +1 to coral hoarders comment. But it's your thread :)

Aquattro 06-15-2014 05:53 PM

Mid april is current enough for me. Bill, did you come up with any plans on how to ship that blue efflo successfully? A few of us are discussing a group order and several are interested in that piece.

Aquattro 06-15-2014 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acepumping (Post 901686)
And why are you deleting our posts??


I'm deleting posts now because I'm getting annoyed. Competitors are coming into this thread to cause trouble and I'm getting ****ed about it. If it doesn't stop, accounts will be closed.

If anyone has a question for Bill on his business practices, use the PM button.

Slyguy00 06-15-2014 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 901688)
Mid april is current enough for me. Bill, did you come up with any plans on how to ship that blue efflo successfully? A few of us are discussing a group order and several are interested in that piece.

I just mean recent ones of the high end stuff. Would like to actually see the exact pieces for sale.

Aquattro 06-15-2014 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyguy00 (Post 901691)
I just mean recent ones of the high end stuff. Would like to actually see the exact pieces for sale.

I would hope that the site is current. Wayne is trying to talk us into buying coral. Again. :)

Slyguy00 06-15-2014 05:59 PM

Well with that selection pretty hard to say no lol:mrgreen:

Aquattro 06-15-2014 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyguy00 (Post 901694)
Well with that selection pretty hard to say no lol:mrgreen:

I know. And I don't really even have a tank to put them in!!

Slyguy00 06-15-2014 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 901695)
I know. And I don't really even have a tank to put them in!!

Hahah better finish that build quick :wink:

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyguy00 (Post 901694)
Well with that selection pretty hard to say no lol:mrgreen:

Thank you. :)

I am trying hard guys. I am making frags as quickly as I can and finding places to put them to heal and encrust. My SPS tank, see recent photo 'cause I am not posting it again LOL, is filled with frag racks. Taking another pic won't change that.

We had just put a beautiful mini colony of IAS RR Red Diablo on the website, and it was gone in no time flat. (Pic was taken of the actual piece still IN THE tank and on a fragrack). Here is the link: http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/in...oducts_id=3552 Thats as current as it gets.

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 901688)
Mid april is current enough for me. Bill, did you come up with any plans on how to ship that blue efflo successfully? A few of us are discussing a group order and several are interested in that piece.

Thank you.

IAS Blue Efflo, so far so good. Last week we shipped one to St. John's, NewFoundland and a second to Calgary, Alberta. I am happy to report 100% success.

Aquattro 06-15-2014 06:23 PM

Great. We'll browse around and be in touch.

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyguy00 (Post 901691)
I just mean recent ones of the high end stuff. Would like to actually see the exact pieces for sale.

I would want that as well.

Here is what is fragged. I will post the actual pic once healed and encrusted.

Limited Editions

IAS RR CJs Pillow
IAS RR Pretty in Pink
IAS RR Tropical Hurricane
IAS RR Terra del fuego
IAS RR Sub Zero
IAS RR Simplex
IAS RR Blue Matrix
IAS RR Strawberry Shortcake
IAS RR Orange Planet
IAS RR Red Diablo
…………plus many other SPS that aren't limited editions or collectors but still very nice.

Will work on fragging the other LEs this week.

H2o2 06-15-2014 07:48 PM

Just my 2 cents but my order with IA was Great and Bill is a Great guy to deal with. Wait till someone see's there CJ pillow love mine.
PS . Don't be afraid of UPS they were great

Rice Reef 06-15-2014 07:58 PM

Hi Bill,
Are these individual pieces on the website?
Thanks

Wayne

Bill@IA 06-15-2014 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rice Reef (Post 901719)
Hi Bill,
Are these individual pieces on the website?
Thanks

Wayne

Not yet Wayne.

We got so many, each one looking better than the last, that I feel a bit overwhelmed. :) Like the best Christmas ever!! and I think that says a lot considering I have been in the business 20 years and have received more than my fair share of great shipments. LOL

I will get busy next week.

acepumping 06-15-2014 11:44 PM

Never tried but maybe 1 day I will since I'm hoarding

kien 06-16-2014 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill@IA (Post 901677)
You bet we can cut to order. A lot of customers have asked for mini size colonies of my SPS rather than 2" frags.
Once we agreed on a size, I will set them aside for as long as you like, and can send progress pics in the meantime. When fully encrusted and healed we will ship them to you.

Awesome! thanks!

ReefHero 06-16-2014 03:14 AM

Looking excellent Bill!!! Glad to hear you had success with shipping the efflo too!! I'm not sure what your experiences have been with efflos but I find them to be the worst when it comes to fragging/transporting/shipping.....for some reason even ones that have been cultured for years find a way to lose their tissue and die. I still think they are one of the most fragile acros out there and would explain why we don't see many arrive (alive) in a wild shipment into the hobby..... For their rarity and beauty, the price on them is also kinda strangely low....but hey who is going to argue with that!! Lol :)
I'm been so busy lately but i will be in to see you soon buddy!!! Looks like you got some sweet new corals too!!! :)


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freezetyle 06-25-2014 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill@IA (Post 901732)
Not yet Wayne.

We got so many, each one looking better than the last, that I feel a bit overwhelmed. :) Like the best Christmas ever!! and I think that says a lot considering I have been in the business 20 years and have received more than my fair share of great shipments. LOL

I will get busy next week.

any updates?

Bill@IA 06-26-2014 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freezetyle (Post 904020)
any updates?

You bet. All colonies are being photographed, dismantled, bases removed, going through a second dipping process, and remounted. When a piece is completed we are adding to them to the website here: http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/in...=31_44_256_257 You can order them now and we will ship when they are ready.
WYSIWYG photos will start to show up on our website once the SPS has encrusted.

Bill@IA 07-22-2014 04:13 PM

Updated photos of 220 Gallon SPS System
 

FTS of 220 Gallon SPS Grow out System Taken July 22/2014

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa829c80e.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps848c9f28.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps6b08e60c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psa640c82c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps94f00376.jpg

Now the fun stuff……Close Ups!! :)


IAS RR Wolverine Grown out from a frag of the Original Colony taken in 2012
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps6dcd1f82.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psc5a80139.jpg

IAS RR Red Diablo Grown from a frag taken of the original colony that circulated in 2012
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psdf87612c.jpg

IAS WYSIWYG Red Diablo Frag taken from our own colony
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...pscbc06ae1.jpg

IAS Tyree Sunset Montipora WYSIWYG Frag
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps51f43006.jpg

Many Montiporas Growing In
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps0bcafca3.jpg

IAS Montipora palawanensis
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...ps959f421a.jpg

IAS RR Strawberry Shortcake
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...psb41cd494.jpg

……..Enjoy. :)





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