SPS Deep Dive – Purple Monster
The Tyree Purple Monster is an extremely slow grower and typically has white polyps with very dense and thick branches. It requires strong flow and lighting.
The Tyree Purple Monster is an extremely slow grower and typically has white polyps with very dense and thick branches. It requires strong flow and lighting.
Believe it or not, a product used to remove tree stumps, which contains potassium nitrate, is one option for dosing nitrate to a reef tank.
One of the most well-know Purple Bonsai morphs is the GARF Purple Bonsai. GARF stands for Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation.
The ORA Red Planet was acquired by ORA in May of 2006 and quickly became a popular coral among SPS enthusiasts once it became available for sale.
Te Tyree Rainbow Stylo is a limited edition coral from Steve Tyree. The polyps are incandescent and they vary in color from green to blue.
If you are a stag collector then you will want a Tyree Lime in The Sky, an electric lime green staghorn that is much sought after by SPS collectors.
The Sunset Montipora has bright orange skin and vivid green polyps. It is a classic monti that can be had for a very reasonable price.
The Tyree Superman Tenuis was originally acquired by Dennis of Law Office Aquariums. Over time the piece developed into a stunner.
The Purple Nana has thin, long and straight branches with a dark green base, purple tips and white polyps. It does resemble an Acropora valida.
The Tyree Red Dragon is a deepwater Acropora with smooth skin, a low density of white polyps and delicate, open branches.
The Acropora Yongei or “Green Bali Slimer” is a classic SPS. It is an eye catcher given its vivid green color and wide, spidering branches.
The ATL Strawberry Fields is another classic SPS coral from Atlantis Aquariums that has been a favorite among SPS enthusiasts for a long time.