Amen to that. I know in life prices are going to change but the tidal wave of increased coral pricing is ridiculous. Gsp is average 15-25 dollars for a frag. Coral market is based on hype now vs coral propagation for the future.

I agree, I understand that shipping has gone up dramatically and I'm not sure if it came back down... but after a certain point I feel like it just becomes an excuse to keep the price up there. 😂

@Inappropriate Reefer yeah it's almost to the point now where shipping is the cheap part of coral selling lol I just stick to local swaps or clubs. I'll let the Lfs eat the costs lol

House of tropicals is known for being overpriced. It’s bad, but not that bad

Thank you for spending the time to watch!

Yeah! I think it's time to let the caged one into the open top box as well; they attached super fast.

Luck of the draw I think! ACI didn't know their Torch would end up in my system through Reef Nerd Aquatics... although now that may, lol. Did yours have a similar coloration even though tiny?

@Inappropriate Reefer it wasn't tiny. But smaller. Definitely luck of the draw. But yes. The coloration is beautiful. Definitely similar to the pictured ones they posted. I also got the princess and queen. The princess was tiny for sure. Colors are not the same but I'd assume once it grows I'll start seeing the same colors they pictured. At least I hope. Queen was same size as king and colors are dull but see the potential.

My Princess that came in with Mok-Yi’s King was super tiny. Baby Princess.

@telegraham gotcha. I figured they would vary. Just picking. Mine is looking better day by day.

One reason I would never do one of those trend video, "I buy everything my son wants to buy at a LFS!"

@@InappropriateReefer imagine 😂😂😂

Surprising as I thought things in NY would be more expensive!

The price of corals there have always been a bit high, fish price tend to be better; I'll try to show that the next time I return!

Solid tip, thank you!! 🙏

Ooooff not fun but glad you caught it early! Yeah dipping and scraping eggs seems to be the way to go. I’d dip it once a week for a few weeks just in case.

Beth right?? It was so very nice to meet you and Eddie last time!! Dieon said there’s another reef club further south that you all belong to right?

@@InappropriateReefer yes! We have really enjoyed it a lot. I just love Deone. Poor guy os married to my younger wonder twin. Lol. I think you left before the raffle, right? I won all (really all) of the corals

@@elizabethwatson71 LOL!! Perfect as it sounds like you have a large tank to fill!! (and congrats!!)

@@InappropriateReefer thanks. I’m starting at one end and working down

Hey man, search for plants net pot on Amazon, or hydroponic pot; this is the ones I use: 50 PCS 3 Inch Heavy Duty Net... www.amazon.com/dp/B08CGVL9FW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Legit concern actually. I was thinking to add a few snails to compensate but you're right, snails won't be able to get into the nooks and crannies. Hmm..

@@InappropriateReefer hey bud since I know you are reading these I just want to say Awesome job getting the tank back on track and overcoming your little SPS crash! For some that would of been enough to throw in the towel. Stoked for you dude and yes your tank looks as good if not better now! Thanks for the hard work on the videos too.

Both my small one and larger ones came from PNW Custom, great product that does not take up sand bed space! Another budget tip I just picked up from @bayarea_reef on IG is to use 3" net pot for hydroponic, pair it with a 2" round coral frag tile (should fit perfectly), that acts as the perfect mushroom cage. Or instead of the frag tile, you could use rock rubble. I thought this was genius.

yes sir, I have a lime wood airstone tucked under the return pump in the sump that goes off twice a day for ~10 mins each time. Should probably scrub for longer but haven't really messed with it since I put it into service.

Thanks I’ve never tried bubble scrubbing I’ll have to give it a go!

I had a pair 2-3 years ago, did not last though, hind sight I think it was the Silver Bellied Wrasse...

Fair question and Remy addressed this in one of his videos too; while his morph got Jake's blessing for the naming convention, he also recognized that the polyps doesn't seem to droop off the edge when there is no flow, that's why I always call it the Bahamallama Weeping Willow for distinction -- just in case! Either way it's a cool coral with a cool back story, with the name blessing from the legend who started the trend!

@@InappropriateReeferthats cool to know the back story and yes its still a good looking coral thanks for the info

But.. wrasse’s so good at keeping potential pests at bay! I wish they’re easy to catch like my tangs so I could shuttle him in and out as needed

​@Inappropriate Reefer water bottle with inverted top with mysis inside ....theyll go in and get stuck ...got a few fish traps and still use this method bc it works easier

I love wrasses. But wrasses love them shrimp. Sounds like maybe the water bottle and mysis fish trap might work. Keep track for us of the numbers daily of asterinas you keep collecting. Keep putting a few in your sump with the harlequin to keep him fed.

@@Sammy31Dee This may be the move

Thank you for the solid tip, and did not know about glue on fresh cut frags melting the attachment point. This could explain my past failed attempt. Thanks!

They have always been up there in price.. tend to be around the $40-range before the pandemic but the price jumped for everything since.

Will be happy to trade when I am able to pull more frags! (esp if you are local to the DC area)