ORA Red Planet coloration. (1 Viewer)

[Wiggy]

I see a lot of online pics of this coral with a bright green base. Anybody else around here getting the same coloration with theirs? Mine is pretty much red throughout. If you are getting some nice coloration, could you send me some pics and info on what lighting your using. Its time for new bulbs and I may be looking for a switch.

Kevin

 

[doubletap4311]

Hey Kevin, my base is green. I was told to keep it high In the tank. I have had it for a few weeks with awesome colors. I use Hamilton 250 watt 14 k. I will post pics later.

 

[crvz]

Mine is pretty green still, though a smaller frag. It's also pretty high up.

 

[flipside]

Mine is pretty green still, though a smaller frag. It's also pretty high up.

8O [joey voice] Whoa! [/joey voice]

 

[FireEater]

Mine is under six 80w T5 bulbs. You can see the setup in my link below.

 

[tas5tas]

The more green you want the higher up it has to be. To keep the deep red coloring the lower it has to be. If you keep it too high it will turn more of a pinkish with lime green. I have found that most ORA acros and mili's do best around the halfway point in my tank.

 

[Wiggy]

I will definatly have to get some new bulbs. My tank has been performing a bit poorly recently and I'm thinking it may be because of my lighting. I tried some 14K South Pacific Sun (SPS) bulbs and dont think I like them. They are about 8 months old, but the overall appearance of my corals has been degrading for a while.

Anybody else have an opinion on these bulbs?

 

[Hurdicuss]

Not the best pic, but a quickie that I snapped with my phone.
6 x 54w t5 retro over 12" deep prop tank.

 

[dav_nolen]

I just got mine yesterday. Its under 4X80w T5's around mid way up the tank

Beautiful coral

 

[boogaman]

That looks good David.

 

[dav_nolen]

thanks gavin..i was Very pleased with the frag I recieved. Lets see yours!

 

[Wiggy]

I may have to find me another specimen. All of these look great. While Im not sure about the performance of my lights, my frag didn't look as nice as these when I bought it.

 

[Wiggy]

Anybody know where I can find one tomorrow. (Sunday).

 

[xmjxflipx]

check out BAA, city pets, tnT

 

[kyle1284]

damn david that puppy looks sweet

 

[Guest]

Wow, some really nice pictures. Here is a link to the page on the directory: http://www.oracorals.com/ora-red-planet-table/

If any of you want to submit photos, please do so through the site.

 

[Timanator]

man thats just a beautiful SPS.