Craziest Acans you've ever Seen

Bongo Shrimp · 07-01-2009, 09:44 PM

These (mostly the first one) are THE coolest corals I've EVER SEEN! If I could get my hands on them I would (but I can't). I saw the first ones, called dragon skins, for sale for $600 for that exact piece. Enjoy...

You need to see the larger pics at the web page so be sure to click the link!
(for some reason I can't post them any larger, don't know why???)

Pictures from: Smokinreefs

Dragon's Skins

Satan's Breaths

Pictures from: Smokinreefs

Phreek · 07-01-2009, 10:19 PM

wow...amazing how far photoshop and color editing have come. but nice corals anyway.

Bongo Shrimp · 07-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Actually, they were NOT photoshopped, but they were at a swap that I went to, so they are real, and they are really really expensive. They were snatched up quick. Everyone in my area is waiting for the owner to grow more, as he saved one frag for himself...

Phreek · 07-02-2009, 12:41 AM

I believe they are real, but highly doubt the coloring is not tampered with. The saturation is evident. Great looking acans even if their not that bright in person.

jsdancer · 07-03-2009, 10:27 AM

I beg to differ with you Phreek. I do have acans that are that wildly, gorgeously colored like the ones shown above.

michael_cb_125 · 07-03-2009, 10:41 AM

While I have seen acans that are amazingly colored, and acans are some of the corals with the most diverse coloration, I must agree with Phreek on this one.

I believe that the colors are probably very close to that in person, but it is obvious that there has been some touch up on these photos.

~Michael

jsdancer · 07-04-2009, 03:57 PM

how can you guys tell?

jsdancer · 07-04-2009, 03:58 PM

how can you guys tell that the photos are touched up?

teacampuzano · 07-25-2009, 06:07 AM

it also could be the type of lighting in the tank that could enhance the bright coloration of the coral. It also helps to have a great camera

07-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bongo Shrimp Fire Coral Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Craziest Acans you've ever Seen These (mostly the first one) are THE coolest corals I've EVER SEEN! If I could get my hands on them I would (but I can't). I saw the first ones, called dragon skins, for sale for $600 for that exact piece. Enjoy... You need to see the larger pics at the web page so be sure to click the link! (for some reason I can't post them any larger, don't know why???) Pictures from: Smokinreefs Dragon's Skins Satan's Breaths Pictures from: Smokinreefs

07-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phreek Neon dottyback Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 664 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen wow...amazing how far photoshop and color editing have come. but nice corals anyway.

07-01-2009, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bongo Shrimp Fire Coral Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen Actually, they were NOT photoshopped, but they were at a swap that I went to, so they are real, and they are really really expensive. They were snatched up quick. Everyone in my area is waiting for the owner to grow more, as he saved one frag for himself...

07-02-2009, 12:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phreek Neon dottyback Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 664 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen I believe they are real, but highly doubt the coloring is not tampered with. The saturation is evident. Great looking acans even if their not that bright in person.

07-03-2009, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
jsdancer Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Davenport,Orlando Fl. Area Posts: 85 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen I beg to differ with you Phreek. I do have acans that are that wildly, gorgeously colored like the ones shown above.

07-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen While I have seen acans that are amazingly colored, and acans are some of the corals with the most diverse coloration, I must agree with Phreek on this one. I believe that the colors are probably very close to that in person, but it is obvious that there has been some touch up on these photos. ~Michael __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

07-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jsdancer Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Davenport,Orlando Fl. Area Posts: 85 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen how can you guys tell?

07-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
jsdancer Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Davenport,Orlando Fl. Area Posts: 85 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen how can you guys tell that the photos are touched up?

07-25-2009, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
teacampuzano Tubeworm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Craziest Acans you've ever Seen it also could be the type of lighting in the tank that could enhance the bright coloration of the coral. It also helps to have a great camera

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