My new rare NPS coral!!!

Discussion in 'NPS Corals' started by N3MATOCYST, Jun 15, 2011.

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  1. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    got a new NPS Rhizotrochus Typus.... its basically one big sunflower polyp, its in my friends tank temporarily so i dont have a picture of it open... they cost an arm and a leg

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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    They cost an arm and a leg......and then your other arm and a leg. They are awesome though.

    Squirt some coral food at it so people can see what they look like when the feeding tentacles are out.
     
  4. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    its at my buddies house and his camera sucks. i can never manage to be there when the lights are out. im taking it home next week im in the process of setting up a new tank
     
  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    They are stunning we had some local here but way to rich for my blood lol conngrats though
     
  6. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    and i bought 2 of them. i am poor now... my dad and i used to OWN a lfs for 38 years and i never ever saw this coral before in my life. theyre pretty sweet. just the "rare factor" is awesome
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Gorgeous, congrats
     
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  9. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    i just got a new camera and lens so i know im going nuts taking pictures and posting lol
     
  10. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    Very interesting... what's the cost of this coral, if you don't mind me asking?
     
  11. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    they go for about $200-$400 wholesale for the orange ones, i paid $600 for both
     
  12. reefgirl16

    reefgirl16 Feather Duster

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    good lord they really do cost an arm and a leg