The Reefapalooza show had a lot to offer this past weekend and like many of the larger reef events, some of the industry’s best livestock slingers came and delivered some extremely nice livestock that won’t easily be forgotten. In first place is the rainbow Lobophyllia from Cherry Corals. This amazing specimen was truly a cut above and we can just imagine how beautiful this specimen looks under optimized lighting. The black striped Scolymia australis from Lighthouse Aquatics was another stunner that drew a lot of attention. The deep black markings were numerous and well complimented by the brilliant red base coloration of the coral. Finally, the blue striped Tridacna derasa clam from Reefkoi is another rare reef specimen that is also few and far between. Blue derasa clams are the rarest color form of Tridacna derasa and Reefkoi quickly sold this singular specimen for $500.
Reefkoi, Cherry Corals and Lighthouse take top honors for stunning livestock at Reefapalooza
Jake Adams
Jake Adams has been an avid marine aquarist since the mid 90s and has worked in the retail side of the marine aquarium trade for more than ten years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science and has been the managing editor of ReefBuilders.com since 2008. Jake is interested in every facet of the marine aquarium hobby from the concepts to the technology, rare fish to exotic corals, and his interests are well documented through a very prolific career of speaking to reef clubs and marine aquarium events, and writing articles for aquarium publications across the globe. His primary interest is in corals which Jake pursues in the aquarium hobby as well as diving the coral reefs of the world.
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