Truth about high-end Acropora & beginner buying advice

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Here I talk about why it's sometimes difficult to shop for SPS corals and I give buying advice for beginners.
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Coral Shop & for Individualized Reefing Help:
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120g System Overview:
Display Dimensions: 4'x2'x2'
Lighting: ATI T5 8x54w
T5 Bulb combo: 5 ATI blue+, 1 GE 6500K, 2 ATI Actinic
Supplemental lighting: DIY LED strip light (mainly royal blue and UV LEDs)
Flow: 2x Vortech MP40, Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox 6208
Skimmer: Bubble King Mini 180
Nutrient Export: Bucket refugium • The Bucket Refugium | ...
Additional Nutrient Export: RowaPhos, 100 micron flter sock
Ca/Alk/Mg: Bubble magus doser for dosing “3-part”: reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02...
Salt: Red Sea Coral Pro (currently)
140g System Overview:
Display Dimensions: 5’long x 3’wide x 16”tall.
Lighting: 2x 250W MH Radium on Icecap Ballasts
Supplemental lighting: Reefbreeders 24” Photon V2, 4x DIY LED modules
Flow: 2x Tunze 6105 on Seasweeps, 1 Ecotech MP40W
Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 200
Nutrient Export: Rowaphos & 100 micron filter sock
Additional Nutrient Export: Bucket Refugium: • The Bucket Refugium | ...
Ca/Alk/Mg: Bubble magus doser for dosing “3-part”: reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02...
Salt: Red Sea Coral Pro
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@jonericksanchez 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you would put out more videos but i guess it’s quality over quantity with you. Thanks for the great information.

@LuLadvocat 2 жыл бұрын

Could not have said it any better!

@glenbuyer8738 3 жыл бұрын

Abe you’re the realest reefer on this entire platform

@sunnygoold9449 3 жыл бұрын

Once again BRILLIANT Abe! The best Acro channel on KZfaq ;)

@lucamartino3007 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@fcveras82 3 жыл бұрын

Missed you buddy, IMO your Channel is the best for acros tips and guidance. Thanks a lot.

@scottiej1294 3 жыл бұрын

You really articulated the dilemma of coral purchasing. I personally like the idea of getting a drab frag and watching it transform. This happened to my Vivid’s Confetti. The frag I got looked like a lower branch and had no green or pink. Now there are beautiful green polyps and a green base with bright pink tips.

@TailEndCustoms 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t even have a tank but love watching your informative videos

@ReefSYS 3 жыл бұрын

The honest reefer. 🤴🏽

@LunaReef 4 ай бұрын

Had my one year "reef-iversary" not long ago and 2 tanks & 1 upgrade later, I've dedicated one of them to Acro's. Found your page & although there are some good educational videos out there, yours is hands down the best. Extremely helpful! And the ending of this one ... "on your next tank upgrade" ... the accuracy 😂😂

@kevinkane1405 Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe that KZfaq has never recommended your channel to me. I’m actually offended. I love your content

@DogFacePuffa 3 жыл бұрын

Have loved your videos, great to see another one!

@MrShishi 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Abe! Loved it!

@ballejoreef4599 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video with excellent tips!

@markbudreau1410 3 жыл бұрын

Just letting you know that your videos are really awesome! Thanks for putting in the time to do them for us.

@elpollo2867 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice seeing you again

@saltymanos 3 жыл бұрын

Made me feel much better about my sps I will indeed be more patient and expect realistic results. Thanks Abe!

@ppsthlm 3 жыл бұрын

Another invaluable video. Thank you so much for your input and the time you put into this.

@lynnreefnerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos. I always appreciate your thoughtful discussion!

@opethmike 3 жыл бұрын

Straight up real, and down to Earth. Really one of the best SPS reefers on youtube.

@InappropriateReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice here, I learned quite a bit. Thank you as always Abe!

@erikanderson7223 2 жыл бұрын

Abe, I really appreciate the time, effort, and thought you put into your videos. They are a fantastic resource.

@eddiesoler2250 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and advice. Been in hobby >20 years but always something to learn.

@GioRuiz22 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying what no one else wants to say... I appreciate you being real and telling the truth. Companies that sell coral and are "hypebeasts", who I won't name here but you know who they are, are directly responsible for misleading customers by oversaturating pics, using filters that change appearance, etc.

@justinthibodeaux1460 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS ONE!

@itsallgood78735 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Your videos are top notch, Abe.

@aussied723 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, love your channel 👍

@isaiah24.5 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful advice 👍. Look forward to buying once tank is ready for SPS.

@artofwar-3263 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, keep em coming abe !

@QueryMySQL 3 жыл бұрын

First time I've come across this channel but I'll be sure to watch more as this is a great video.

@greatwyt1 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video!! Thank you so much. This hits so hard on what I've been thinking and seeing over the trade in the past few years. It's been very frustrating

@richardjordan8373 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Abe . Opened my eyes to a few things there . 👍

@SapphosSails 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! The part and frags depending on the nutrient system of the colony really clicked for me for the first time

@JDReef 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent points and you’ve certainly made me think differently about acro frags 👍🏻

@rebelx2626 3 жыл бұрын

great content! love your videos!! thanks!!

@OneWashNat 3 жыл бұрын

I've thought this for a while but didn't have enough experience to be sure, so I'm glad you've come to the same conclusion!

@moswen4218 3 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot. Thank you very much!

@angryowlaquariums40 3 жыл бұрын

This video is pretty spot on, well done 🦉🍻

@TEERATORN 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo . True hobbyist here explaining the real deal

@reefgambler 3 жыл бұрын

Luv it! We need more videos Abe!

@daves6220 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool coincidence, I just received my order from you yesterday and didn't know you had a channel. Corals I received are all fantastic!

@axroes 4 ай бұрын

Great vid, solid advice

@053070gazela 3 жыл бұрын

Great the way of you explanation... thank so much ...

@stianandreassen3903 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@adamireland8927 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video

@milanmilu 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this style and it's good to see a face, Great stuff!

@chemboy63 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on. Your tanks are looking great.

@sandeepdalvi912 Жыл бұрын

awesome advice !! especially one with the black background and frag expectations

@danieloconnor3214 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the instruction on the coral coenosarc. Interesting how that's not common knowledge. Very beautiful tanks Abe. Any reefer's inspiration. You also describe how a "no name" can be high end like under the right conditions.

@vietxnameze 3 жыл бұрын

The realest reefer out there with no sugar coated. Thanks for the video

@andrew5762 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid abe so true many thanks for your honesty 👍😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@allwyncorrea1758 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the way u explain I am thankful to you...👍👍👌

@Ellery-USA 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Abe!

@oneilwiz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ABe, well done. I was always wondering what's up with all these fancy and high price frags. As a photographer, I see so many photos online with color enhancement or with tints. Well done in highlighting this in the hobby. Always learning from you ! some people /vendors will not like this :)

@nurse.reef.repeatandsomuch1758 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gabe. I appreciate this.

@CoralEuphoria 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's "Abe" not Gabe

@LayneWilson 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Watching out for black backgrounds especially. I personally have a little black background I use to take videos of my corals to isolate them to give them the most accurate colors possible in post. But with that said it’s just as easy to make every single color on it different and way more vibrant if accuracy wasn’t my goal.

@CescaTheDarkHorse 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Enjoyed watching :)

@ThomasBReef 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video!

@playinragz8183 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting... excellent video

@jaredemmanuelganesan7623 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Would like a video on your diy led lights. They look cool!

@GwonkReefkeeping 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear someone give brown filters some credit. I've been planning to get one for some time now. Great video Abe.

@sobatreefer1203 3 жыл бұрын

I use one and i like it .. its more realistic than orange filter

@GwonkReefkeeping 3 жыл бұрын

@@sobatreefer1203 Where did you get your brown filter from?

@rrrreefer9721 3 жыл бұрын

Can't love this enough!

@karlhal8165 3 жыл бұрын

Great insight to coral buying big 👍up great advice 😁

@borisyurin7120 3 жыл бұрын

Огромное спасибо за Ваши советы и рекомендации!

@autoponicz 4 күн бұрын

The colors are so nice your sps. Hopefully one day i will get to that level

@jetli3352 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos. Need more truthfull realistic videos like this. So New hobbyist dont get disappointed

@braveheartreefer525 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Abe 👍

@northernreefer1614 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. TY

@peepepe1143 3 жыл бұрын

yay new vid 😌

@SharbucklesReef 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thoughts. I’m trying to buy things because I like how they look but have gotten swept up in hype and name too many times!

@ReRe-yl6dq 2 жыл бұрын

great info about the let downs we get all the time buying corals

@OldBullRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@eillyacostandinides3344 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. No one ever said or told me that there is a difference between buying a frag and buying a colony.

@BrackelmannAtsche 3 жыл бұрын

Great again!

@PracticalReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👍 got a tip recently to always try and get a photo of coral under daylight when buying online to help manage expectations of what your getting! 👍

@Reefgrrl 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite pieces are the brown ones I find at the LFS - looking at them with a blue led flashlight and orange glasses can reveal hints of what they might become. They’re usually cheap and if you have the patience, can become stunners. I can hardly wait to get back to this kind of shopping once a) the pandemic is under control, and b) I have my new tank lol. Loved this video! 👍🏻

@Arizona9001 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you so much for this. I knew something fishy was going on but I couldn’t put it into words. I’m only 6 months in.

@ReefDork 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, interesting and insightful as always Abe. Can I ask what brown filter you use?

@CoralEuphoria 3 жыл бұрын

It's just a random one I found on eBay or Amazon.

@JW_Home_Improvements 3 жыл бұрын

We need more videos 😏 look forward to watching these as there all great. One a week should be okay haha 😉

@bluethumbaquaculture6370 3 жыл бұрын

Good ole Gabe w the truth!

@ronsweeney6879 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@TheBioReef 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I also had two different named corals turn out to be the same. I also like seeing the mother colonies before buying... frags can be so hard to judge, and there is this growing acceptance of posting heavily edited pictures... the number of Facebook and Instagram likes for heavily doctored pictures is so strange...

@erich8756 3 жыл бұрын

Yep once again entertaining and educational 👍 How would you go about selecting pieces that don't look immediately awesome as frags?

@CoralEuphoria 3 жыл бұрын

Go by as many colony pictures as you can find on internet search

@ReefandDive 3 жыл бұрын

Abe!!! My acro guru!

@dulichion 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been in this hobby since the late 90's and previously what made you a good hobbyist was color development of your corals in captivity. Nowadays its buying specific color morphs, and not fully understanding that one coral can look extremly different from tank to tank based on many factors. Now, being a dad, and having a lot of other projects and hobbies for me I keep more simplistic corals. Birdsnests, Polliciporras, Montis, and stags. I dont get into the higher end acros anymore. I find the demand to be too much to keep colors on point. I'd rather have colorful easier corals to maintain, and if I loose a monti colony I dont cry because it cost me $300 for it. Great video btw. Cellphones and camera technology really has put some illusions on this hobby, and life. Instagram is full of fake doctored photos and tanks. Its not reality.

@jungleboys3220 3 жыл бұрын

Abe is the man.🙌

@adhisetyadi700 3 жыл бұрын

Insane collection

@supakg2785 3 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly

@vancej6577 Жыл бұрын

my favorite site to buy coral from is coral euphoria followed by tidal gardens the care and shipping that both sites due are amazing :) and coral euphoria is just a little better with the way they seal the bag with 0 air when they ship .but both sites I feel give you a real view of what you are buying. you only feel more impressed by the colors when they arrive

@AJ-bi6ns 3 жыл бұрын

I’m great at getting my frags to color up, they turn moon white quickly! xD

@chemboy63 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, me too. But a also have some super-sweet brown ones too.

@omar15911 3 жыл бұрын

I personally like buying high end corals to resell them for at least half the price so that more people can enjoys the hobby.

@shallowreefing 3 жыл бұрын

I love this mindset. If we make this hobby crazy expensive it will never grow. Gotta show love to new reefers and help them out

@omar15911 3 жыл бұрын

@@shallowreefing yeah the only high end corals I have right now is a CSB anemone and a Mak inferno anemone which I sell the CSB 200 USD and the inferno for 75 USD. My next coral will be a WWC Contraband Montipora Digitata Grafted which sells for 250 but I plan on selling for 50

@ajs8198 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks. Like most things in life "take it with a pinch of salt"

@keithwolzen3821 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is so underrated

@retroreefs7986 3 жыл бұрын

Well done sir

@tplummer217 3 жыл бұрын

Good topic

@pastpresentfuture87 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on the net, worldwide! Objectively, honestly and simply explained! Excellent! Many Thanks! Here (Germany) they are totally crazy. Only Disneyland names and Trump style. A bit frustrating for people who have been doing the hobby for a long time. The Trump Stylers usually do it for less than 3 years.