Bignoses' 90G sps reef

[reefermadness]

Very nice tank and progress....

Not sure if you are thinking that your purple monster is the same as the tyree purple monster? If so I hate to be the barer of bad news but it is definately not a tyree purple monster.

Everything looks great though....keep it up.

[chris88]

some really nice zoanthids in there. I also love the hugh stag in the middle.

[bignose]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

Very nice tank and progress....

Not sure if you are thinking that your purple monster is the same as the tyree purple monster? If so I hate to be the barer of bad news but it is definately not a tyree purple monster.

Everything looks great though....keep it up.

I'm not sure if it is a tyree but I was told it is a purple monster. They were sold here in Edmonton not to long ago so you never know.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by bignose

I'm not sure if it is a tyree but I was told it is a purple monster. They were sold here in Edmonton not to long ago so you never know.

It's kind of funny what names are given to corals isn't it? Add the word "Ultra" and it sells. Or the word "Monster", or "Super" or "Paradise" or "Dragon". As long as you like the coral Jason, then that's awesome. I have no idea what half the corals are in my tank, but I still like 'em even if it's a plain old "Tan coloured Acro"

[reefermadness]

No doubt Dez.

But it is just easy to identify a coral that way. I could have said the purple loripes that has been captively grown and traded in the hobby for years, originally coming from Steve Tyree in California but tyree purple monster is just easier.

Personally I think this corals sells (for a pretty penny) is because it is rare, especially colorfull, captive grown for generations, and proven to look good in a multitude of tank condtions.

Having said that though I will be honest and say that marketing/branding does play a role too...but not the most important IMO.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Dez

It's kind of funny what names are given to corals isn't it? Add the word "Ultra" and it sells. Or the word "Monster", or "Super" or "Paradise" or "Dragon". As long as you like the coral Jason, then that's awesome. I have no idea what half the corals are in my tank, but I still like 'em even if it's a plain old "Tan coloured Acro"

No matter what it is... I have seen this "monster" in person and it is going to be a knockout!

The purple is PURPLE and the tips are all turning green. Probably going to be his nicest coral ... cough cough frag cough cough ha ha ha ha!

[bignose]

I was at aquarium illusions today and they are selling a nice sized colony of purple monster for a significant amount. I never asked if it is a Tyree but for that price it must be a special piece.

[bignose]

I was at red coral yesterday and I seen these magician palys. 9 polyps for $10 I couldn't resist.