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limestro
09-10-2006, 07:10 PM
LOL. I went to pick up some DT's Phyto and Oyster Eggs and I left with this bad boy. Thanks Harold.

http://www.rhymeside.com/Preview/pinkColt.jpg

Wide shot for color comparison.

http://www.rhymeside.com/Preview/WidepinkColt.jpg
Nick_Kun
09-10-2006, 07:31 PM
That looks like it was dyed man.
Fishaholic
09-10-2006, 07:40 PM
whats the color with the lights on?
kjsreef
09-10-2006, 07:45 PM
Yeah I was thinking the dye thing too. Variety Marine Aquatics used to get these in all the time, if its dyed, the color will eventually fade out.
limestro
09-10-2006, 08:30 PM
Hmm...I'm interested in finding out if it is truly dyed. If this piece is indeed dyed it would be interesting to document the process in reviving the specimen back to its true from. From my understanding, dyed specimens are stressed specimens that have lost their zooanthelle or bleached. Looks like I have a new experiment. I'll also keep an eye on the skimmer for any signs of the dye.


whats the color with the lights on?

Im not sure exactly what you are asking, but if you are referring to the photos posted, the lights are on when the photos were taken.
Nick_Kun
09-10-2006, 08:37 PM
Heres a good reading man. I'm kind of surprised that harold is carrying those.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-09/ac/feature/index.php
Fishaholic
09-10-2006, 08:41 PM
it looked very blue like only the actentics are on. thats what I ment
limestro
09-10-2006, 08:42 PM
Nick, thanks for the link. I was going to use that article as a guideline for this experiment. As for Harold, we have come to an agreement if the coral is indeed dyed. Thanks again Harold. Either way its a win win situation for all. :)


it looked very blue like only the actentics are on. thats what I ment

Thanks for the clarification. I'm running zones on my tank. 1/2 of the tank is 250w XM 20Ks and the other half which the colt specimen is located at is under 250w Radium 20Ks. Unfortunately, I do not run actnics.
Jas0863
09-10-2006, 08:54 PM
Yes, that coral definitely looks like the dye types that surface on the marine market from time to time.
DaChrisDude
09-10-2006, 09:51 PM
wow, dyed or not beautiful color..
Live Water Aquariums
09-11-2006, 08:31 PM
Deffinately dyed. May not be a big deal. I've dealt with many of these over the years. Imo, it should stay pink for about 3 or 4 months. If conditions are right it should go back to natural color. Sometimes they bleach out real white and never recover. Don't mess with it much while in transition, thats when they are most vulnerable.

I've seen these red (bright)pink green blue purple- these are not natural colors for the colt coral and are very obvious and easy to avoid. They really are the exact same colors as the local candy for sale in Indonesia, It's a areal trip. Good luck with it.
iwantone
09-12-2006, 06:56 AM
normally they dye the more textured colts like the kenyans or neptheas. If its more like a regular colt (very soft) those usually aren't dyed. That being said, yours definetly looks dyed.
limestro
09-13-2006, 08:37 PM
Update. After answering to many posts, PMs, etc. Its obvious that the coral is dyed. The proof is in the pudding. As you can see the dye matches the coralline algae. On the good note its still okay. Hasn't melted yet.

http://www.rhymeside.com/Preview/9_13_06_Skimmate.jpg

This photo was taken today.

http://www.rhymeside.com/Preview/9_13_06.jpg