Ora Redplanet growth shots. Proof of life for 2013

Very nice piece! Congrats on the growth.

 

Not even close yet. 2 - 3 months at the latest. Still trying to finalize electrical.

 

Just documenting some growth to a couple areas.

Dec 28th.

Jan7th. (2013 already)

Jan14th.


Jan7th.

Jan14th.


Just trying to correlate growth with parameters.

Ca 400/Alk 9.4-10/Mag 1500

 

Wow! That's pretty amazing for 7 days.

 

I wish mine had PE like that!! Beautiful Coral Coralline!

Ive had mine a couple months now, no growth and I never see polyp extension. Only reason I dont get too concerned is because it is still a nice pink/red color and I understand they can take a really long time to acclimate sometimes

 

Stunning, very impressive growth.

I hope mine looks 10% of what yours looks like.

 

It is I agree. If I could keep it that dialed in all the time that would be awesome. " Need a bigger boat".

Thank you,

I read an article on PE, a couple actually. Most long term experienced sps keepers believe PE is not reflective of either a healthy coral or a challenged coral.

Tons of variables go into why a coral does or does not show PE, with presence of PE or lack of really meaning nothing.

Growth and coloration are the best indicators rather than PE.

Mine does not like direct flow at all and that does influence it's PE more than anything.

 

Thanks Chris,

It will they are fast growers when all else is good.

Judging by your other sps it will fit right in.

 

I hope you enjoy flying, I might be bringing you in for consulting. ;D

 

Fantastic looking coral Cheryl.

The flow sounds reasonable since the polyps extend to gather food. In higher flow more food can be captured up to a point without expending the energy of extending the polyps.