Let the SPS "Sticks" growout BEGIN!

[RaysReef]

Hi all I'm slowly switching my setup to cater more of the SPS "Sticks" growout/aquaculturing.

I'll have more next week, I currently have these growing out *Note some are still coloring up*

[tommylee22]

These look awesome Ray!! Glad to see you are getting SPS!! I'll be keeping a eye out for when these go up for sale. :biggthumpup:

[Lurch]

Nice "hairy" stick you have there Ray. (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID)

[RyanTurner]

Yay! Thanks Ray!

[RaysReef]

Nice "hairy" stick you have there Ray. (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID)

I could say something but this is a G rating forum. :gay1:


Yay! Thanks Ray!

Don't thank me yet, I'm about 6 months away from fragging, lol

[RaysReef]

My lighting will be 454 and Pro-Color *Frag Tank is shallow only 12 inch* I noticed with daylights a slight color fade. So far the Bulb Combo is working nicely for this setup, Atinic/UV Spectrum.

[justd1]

I like it!
I have a feeling that some may be ready for the fall frag swap. :greenguy:

[RaysReef]

I like it!
I have a feeling that some may be ready for the fall frag swap. :greenguy:

could be ;)

[Mike Bennett]

Wow you're really branching out into SPS.

[90ct]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0013b17.jpg[/CENTER]



Ray, what is this acro name? I have one but kind of forgot it name:stupid:

[montiporalova]

I will take a frag of each when they are ready to frag
:beerchug:

[RaysReef]

Hi Brian I'm still coloring up this colony. It was sold as a strawberry shortcake but I have my doubts.

Will see in the next few months if the colors change

[RaysReef]

update: Frags are coloring up nicely :beerchug:

ORA Hawkins Blue
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0020-5.jpg

Ray's Tri-Color Fiji Acro
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0019-2.jpg

PC Strawberry Fields Acro
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0017-6.jpg

PC Ultimate Stag
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0015-7.jpg

WWC Tierra Del fuego Acro *Can't wait for this to color up*
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0012-7.jpg

WWC Firefly Acro
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0011-8.jpg

WWC Purple Stag
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0010.jpg

Frag Farmer Red Stag *Fav*
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0009-3.jpg

Ray's Mean Green Millipora
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0004-1.jpg

Ray's Blue Tip Tenius
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-1.jpg
Updated Growout Stock List:

1. Jason Fox Setosa
2. PC Strawberry Fields Acro
3. PC Garf Bonsai
4. PC Ultimate Stag
5. ORA Red Planet
6. ORA Hawkins Blue
7. WWC Tierra Del fuego Acro
8. WWC Firefly Deepwater Acro
9. WWC Purple Stag Acro
10. Frag Farmer Red Stag
11. Ray’s Ultra Pink Birdsnest
12. Ray’s Cotton Candy Pink Milli
13. Ray’s Strawberry Shortcake Acro
14. Ray’s Red Digitata Montipora
15. Ray’s Mean Green Millipora
16. Ray’s Blue Tip Tenuis Acro
17. Ray’s Deepwater *unknown* Acro
18. Ray’s Yellow w/Orange Tip Sameonisis
19. Ray’s Tri-Color Fiji Acro
20. Ray’s Rainbow Millipora
21. Ray’s Blueberry Hoekesemai

[RaysReef]

Setup Update:

- Replaced T5 with Reefbrite LEDs 5 Strips 2-Atinic/2- 14k/ 1- 10k
- Added High Capacity GFO/Reactor

Taken with my phone, so its not the best quality, but hopefully u get the idea ;)

Reefbrite LED *5 Strip* 4ft length
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/IMAG0123.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/IMAG0124.jpg

[RaysReef]

Things seem to be doing well with the reefbrites so far. Frags are encrusting the plugs/rock nicely colors are coming along. :beerchug: I'll probably be fragging next month the Mean Green Millipora and Blue Tip Tenius @ $10 per frag about 3/4 in.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0004-1.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/DSC_0002-1.jpg

[RyanTurner]

When I come pick up my chalice, I'm going to be drooling over your SPS tank now.

[RaysReef]

When I come pick up my chalice, I'm going to be drooling over your SPS tank now.

lol, I don't think drooling would be the right word, yet. I'd say "hmmm, slowly but surely" :gay1: I'll be at my shop Sunday from Noon to 2pm preparing for the upcoming swap...LMK if that works

[RaysReef]

I have about 12 more to add tommorrow :beerchug:

[lr9788]

Its about a week past "tomorrow" where are the pics?

[RaysReef]

Its about a week past "tomorrow" where are the pics?

yes, I have 12 more to add, but I never said anything about taking pics of them ;) I may have time this week will see. Some members have dropped by already and checked them out. :beerchug:

[Kyle52288]

Looking good ray!! Its been a while, need to come by and see the shop.

[RaysReef]

Looking good ray!! Its been a while, need to come by and see the shop.

Sure, i'll be there Sunday from Noon-2pm, doing my routine maintenanace. :beerchug:

[RaysReef]

I should have about 50+ different SPS growing out by end of this week. I can imagine dosing CA 24/7. lol

[RyanTurner]

Next one you need is Red Dragon.

[RaysReef]

Next one you need is Red Dragon.

I had 2 frags and both died next day. They are not the easiest frag to ship and both of them are from reputable vendors and packed nicely. *Very fragile*

Here are some teasers, you can't imagine how hard it is to take pics under LEDs *still learning* lol The pics are as close as I can get it to what you would see it under my tank.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/10.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/9.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/8.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/6.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/7.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/4.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/5.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/3.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/1.jpg

BTW, these just came in today ;)

[RaysReef]

I took off the GFO and I got a little zap yesturday so I'm getting some sort of grounding kit as well...:greenguy: and replacing pumps

[tommylee22]

Wow Ray, you going to sale the colonies? or are these for growing out?

[RaysReef]

Wow Ray, you going to sale the colonies? or are these for growing out?

Been getting alot of request for colonies, I'm open at this point. lol running out of room. I'm open to probably selling a few colonies. Once I get my DT tank going than that would be the growout. Wish I had a 300G DT so these colonies can go in there, lol ;)

[tommylee22]

Well keep me posted as to when you might sale some colonies, I'd be glad to pop over and take a look.:beerchug:

[RaysReef]

Well keep me posted as to when you might sale some colonies, I'd be glad to pop over and take a look.:beerchug:

I will post a few colonies to start in the next few weeks. Just wanted to make sure they are healthy and retaining colors :beerchug:

[RaysReef]

getting a frag of this in a few week :beerchug:

Part of the growout collection
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/SoGoneRG/P10100131.jpg

[Koletang]

:ac11:

So where do you have these stashed when your tanks are down?

[RaysReef]

:tongue:
So where do you have these stashed when your tanks are down?

in a pico :beerchug:

[Koletang]

:biggthumpup:

[RyanTurner]

Terra del fuego? Aka red planet with a hefty price tag? Lol

[RaysReef]

Terra del fuego? Aka red planet with a hefty price tag? Lol

Already got both lol this one is Joe's rainbow acro, just recently went tyree.

[montiporalova]

Me want a frag .

[RaysReef]

Me want a frag .

who doesn't :gay1:

[spsick]

Looks like a slow grower...

[RaysReef]

Looks like a slow grower...

Just keeping it alive is the hard part + slow grower = $$$

Let's just say the original colony is R.I.P. Tyree lost his too. I'm getting this from the person whose name is on it and his colony isn't very big.