New rics

dc_909 · 11/14/2007, 12:08 AM

Few new additions.

Thanks to Diver Dave for ordering these

Thanks to Eric F for the trade on this one

danceswithfish · 11/14/2007, 08:58 AM

nice, what are those called?

yellowslayer13 · 11/14/2007, 09:07 AM

they are called florida ricordea

corbett_n · 11/14/2007, 09:27 AM

Why are they as expensive as they are? is it their slow rate of growth and splitting

Travis L. Stevens · 11/14/2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by corbett_n
Why are they as expensive as they are? is it their slow rate of growth and splitting

Both Ricordea florida and Ricordea yuma have slow growth rates compared to other Corallimorphians. They also don't take too kindly upon fragging. While there are many successful frags done all the time, I don't know a single person who hasn't lost at least one from fragging. In addition, R. florida can have collection restrictions on them (which is highly variable depending on location of collection, shipment, and documentation). To complicate things more, they come in a gorgeous array of colors and are highly sought after. Factor in all these, and you have an animal that is fairly uncommon in the trade that is quickly bought by customers.

thor32766 · 11/14/2007, 10:30 AM

supply and demand. those are sweet congrats!

11/14/2007, 12:08 AM	#1
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11/14/2007, 08:58 AM	#2
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11/14/2007, 09:07 AM	#3
yellowslayer13 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,764	they are called florida ricordea __________________ I am not responsible for any injury or destruction of property resulting from your stupidity, or your inability to comprehend advice. That is all. Current Tank Info: out of da game (since 2010) back in it 2018

11/14/2007, 10:30 AM	#6
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11/14/2007, 09:27 AM	#4
corbett_n Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SC Posts: 1,271	Why are they as expensive as they are? is it their slow rate of growth and splitting