Ultra Coral Submissions for 6/22 Frag Swap

[derek_SR]

The committee is locked in and submissions are open!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...PgjItzyGfo/edit?gid=1554167020#gid=1554167020

Everyone should have access to edit columns A/B/C to add your submissions OR you can submit in this thread directly if you don't feel like editing the google doc above.

I will periodically lock columns A/B/C to prevent any switcheroos.

Keep in mind the intent of this process is not to build an all-encompassing list for all future swaps. Please only submit corals that you intend to bring or are considering bringing. Part of what I want to accomplish here is some visibility and excitement about what people can expect to see in the Ultra round, which will hopefully encourage more people to bring awesome coral and participate. We will reset the list to zero and start the process over for the next swap.

Further info in this thread: https://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/ultra-committee-for-6-22-swap.38374/

 

[derek_SR]

I will keep a running Ultra-list in this thread, and update every week or so.

Ultra Corals confirmed for 6/22 so far:

1. GMK Zoa
2. BC Lasermelon Acro
3. Walt Disney Acro
4. SC Orange Passion (SCOP)
5. JF Homewrecker Acro
6. Holy Grail Torch
7. Stratosphere Zoa
8. Frankie's Acid Trip Zoa
9. Sun God Torch
10. Nexus Burst Anemone
11. CB Dragon Ball Torch
12. TSA Hologram Hammer
13. Hellfire Torch
14. BC Aquaticman Table
15. BC Flamethrower Table
16. RMF Acid Trip
17. BC Bubblebath Unicorn
18. TCK Combustion Bernardpora
19. TCK New Dragon
20. Ultra BowerBanki
21. Holy Grail Micromussa
22. Jawbreaker Mushroom, 2+ Colors
23. CC Blazing Rainbow
24. Vivid Confetti
25. Rainbow Micromussa Lord
26. Rainbow Bowerbanki
27. POTO Afterburner
28. POTO Kingdom Hearts
29. WWC Pink Panther
30. POTO Golden Dragon
31. 2-3 head 24k Torch
32. TGC Creamsicle
33. Glitter Bomb Goni
34. Oregon Tort

Updated 6/22 - I am bolding these in the spreadsheet as I formalize them to this list FYI @dangalang

 

[Coral reefer]

Yummy!

 

[DaddyHook]

The committee is locked in and submissions are open!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...PgjItzyGfo/edit?gid=1554167020#gid=1554167020

Everyone should have access to edit columns A/B/C to add your submissions OR you can submit in this thread directly if you don't feel like editing the google doc above.

I will periodically lock columns A/B/C to prevent any switcheroos.

Keep in mind the intent of this process is not to build an all-encompassing list for all future swaps. Please only submit corals that you intend to bring or are considering bringing. Part of what I want to accomplish here is some visibility and excitement about what people can expect to see in the Ultra round, which will hopefully encourage more people to bring awesome coral and participate. We will reset the list to zero and start the process over for the next swap.

Further info in this thread: https://www.bareefers.org/forum/threads/ultra-committee-for-6-22-swap.

I must say this system has a great feel to it! Running smoothly and transparent great work!

 

[andyman]

be nice to join the swap but how does this work if I have no clue what these things are called?

 

[DaddyHook]

be nice to join the swap but how does this work if I have no clue what these things are called?

Post a picture. Most can help with ID.

 

[Srt4eric]

be nice to join the swap but how does this work if I have no clue what these things are called?

And dont worry about bonus or ultra corals. Just show up with your three frags.

 

[Srt4eric]

be nice to join the swap but how does this work if I have no clue what these things are called?

I meant dont worry if you have ultra or bonus frags. All frags must be properly labeled and in good clear containers. We can start a thread for coral identification for the upcoming swap.

 

[andyman]

i'll start a new thread for coral identification. Honestly i'm kinda curious what I bought, I haven't really kept track.

 

[ReyDeFarts]

I am adding a couple to the list shortly. I think bowerbanki should be minimum bonus no matter what it is. And any higher grade (i.e. war paint, bleeding apple, etc.) considered for "ultra" status automatically.

Micromussa lordhowensis? What is our plan for grading those as bonus vs. ultra? Normals I would consider single color. 2-3 colors as bonus. 3+ colors as ultra maybe? IDK, just trying to get a feel for that.

Micromussa amakusensis? HG micromussa is obvious enough for ultra status, so I'll likely bring a frag or two of that. But, how about others that aren't as well recognized? I think they should all be ultra considering their growth, availability, and the price they typically command. Tough to feel inclined to saw up colonies for "normal" or even just a bonus status.

 

[Invictus]

Micromussa lordhowensis? What is our plan for grading those as bonus vs. ultra? Normals I would consider single color. 2-3 colors as bonus. 3+ colors as ultra maybe? IDK, just trying to get a feel for that.

This is a tough one, similar to jawbreaker mushrooms where it would be ideal to have a photo in order to vote whether that particular coral really is a bonus or not. However, photos can be tough for some people, and we've decided to stick with a broader approach, so the 2-3 colors, 3+ colors etc will likely have to be how we judge.

Micromussa amakusensis? HG micromussa is obvious enough for ultra status, so I'll likely bring a frag or two of that. But, how about others that aren't as well recognized? I think they should all be ultra considering their growth, availability, and the price they typically command. Tough to feel inclined to saw up colonies for "normal" or even just a bonus status.

If you have a specific "1-off" coral which we are unlikely to be able to find photos of online, you can certainly post a photo and description and we can figure it out on a case-by-case basis. We wouldn't want to limit any super unique corals just because we cant picture what it may look like.

 

[MichaelB]

Agree with photo of something unique would help.

 

[iani]

Yes a photo would be very helpful.

 

[MarcosD]

@derek_SR question. So I added a few items to the list like Hawkins Echinata. Says duplicate. Does that mean we have plenty of this and It doesn't qualify for ultra / bonus? Or if I'm reading it more carefully this is just a list of each coral to see which one qualifies as an ultra, and the list from D-I are the commities vote on it? sorrry for all the dumb questions, I haven't been to a frag swap since the tropical aquarium days @ Eddies. Kinda stopped going because of all the red bug / flat worms, etc going around and 'ultra' rounds didn't exist back then.

We already voted on that specific coral on A4, probably why it says duplicate when you’re trying to add it again

 

[andyman]

We already voted on that specific coral on A4, probably why it says duplicate when you’re trying to add it again

Yup took me a bit of time to understand that spreadsheet.. I deleted that post once I figured it out.

 

[MarcosD]

Yup took me a bit of time to understand that spreadsheet.. I deleted that post once I figured it out.

No worries! There’s no dumb questions. I always like to think if I’m confused on something there’s at least one other person confused as well

 

[Lev Ingman]

Forgot what these are called…want to submit for Ultra consideration but could use some help with a name.

 

[Lev Ingman]

Bowerbankii sold to me many years ago as acanasta Hillae. Posting a photo for reference.

 

[ReyDeFarts]

View attachment 69858Forgot what these are called…want to submit for Ultra consideration but could use some help with a name.

Blastomussa merletti but likely not an ultra. There are some merletti variants I would consider ultras, but this one would not be one IMO.

View attachment 69860Bowerbankii sold to me many years ago as acanasta Hillae. Posting a photo for reference.

I think this should be an ultra. 3 color variant. Beautiful bower!

 

[Lev Ingman]

Blastomussa merletti but likely not an ultra. There are some merletti variants I would consider ultras, but this one would not be one IMO.

I think this should be an ultra. 3 color variant. Beautiful bower!

Definitely at least 4 colors. Thank you