Richard L Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm placing an order for Eco Gorgs from www.Aquascapers.com and I'm fairly close to getting the free shipping. Aquascapers is Colin Foord's company and he is the guy that wrote the article about photosynthetic gorgonians in the current issue of Coral magazine. They've got pretty cool blue zoas too. Anyone else want tag onto my order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubasteve92 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I possibly would! Do I have to buy gorgs or can I buy anything on the site? (possibly a stupid question just verifying) Joshua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Anything goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i dont know but i'm sure like this lil guy Vargas Purple Monster Cespitularia/Efflatounaria... $49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am very interested in the first two and the second from the last (right below your third choice on website) The only problem is they are too large for my pico tank in their current size. I need them about half the height/width. The description says you can cut them to fit any size. Is anyone wanting to split these in half with me? Otherwise I might still buy them and trim them down and just sell the frags after they heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Chris I'd be willing to buy a few pieces of these from you and see how they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 when are you placing your ordeR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 You can put me down for a purple candelabra and a gold plume. Let me know how the payment needs to be handled. Does anyone know how well these propagate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Based on the article they cut frags and mount them on plugs just like any other stony coral. I've avoided them because they have a reputation for dying in a captive environment but I'm pretty sure that that bias is based on the readily available non-photosynthetic varieties that need to be feed. These are photosynthetic corals so supplemental feeding is not necessary and they are true aquacultured corals. I don't know about you guys but I'm done with wild and maricultured corals. They just don't cope that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The photosynthetic is the only reason I want to try them. I've seen the feeding regimens for normal gorgs and NPS tanks, and it's not in the cards for me. Good to hear that they can be propagated like a normal coral. I've got some wild SPS that are doing well, but they're really temperamental and extremely aggressive I have one sps frag that uses chemical warfare so much, I can't keep anything within 4 or 5 inches of it. It took out several sps frags, a blasto, a candy cane, and started messing up a scoly before I figured out it was the coral and not some other pathogen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Ok, just heard back from Aquascapers and here's the plan. 1. Place your order with Aquascapers online in your name and credit card by Monday for shipment out Tuesday. 2. Have it shipped to my office address: 6101 W. Courtyard Dr 3-100, Austin, 78730 3. There's a section you can add a note to your order. Add "Richard's Group Buy" 4. Select the free shipping option. 5. Please post what you ordered with the total $ so I can make sure we get the free shipping. On Weds you can swing by my office before 5pm or my house (7401 Filbert Cv, 78750) anytime after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just placed mine. purple candelabra, gold plume and a spring stunner chalice. $65 total. If anyone wants to swap frags in the future, I definitely want a bottlebrush, and a purple plume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sweet! That'll will get us to the free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Order placed for a purple plume, golden plume and lavender bottle brush. Excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubasteve92 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 order complete! picked up a ric pack and an extra one to add to it! Total $87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Purple gorg and Zoa for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Would you be willing to frag that purple gorg for me? I just need a little piece for my pico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Mostly depends on the piece and whether lopping off a piece screws up the look, but probably so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard L Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just heard from Aquascapers that they are having to move stock up from their facility in the Keys so they won't be able to ship until Weds or Thursday. Let me know if a Thursday or Friday pickup is a problem. I can keep your order in my sump if need be. Full disclosure, anything going in my sump will be dipped first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Should be fine, but I have no problem if something comes up and you have to hold onto mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubasteve92 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 im good all day thursday and friday im good after 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 How dare you properly take care of our stock Richard ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 sounds good to me, I love excuses to see your koi pond and man cave!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 While I did not make it in on this order, I'd love to swing by and check out your set up at a convenient time for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBReefer Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Richard... Have you heard when the order is going to be shipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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