SIGNUP THREAD: 2026 SPS GROWOUT COMP #1 CC Disney Jr

[Dooly]

I'll be hosting a few growout competitions for 2026
Same rules as the last, except we're gonna go for an easier stick this time around
This one will run from January until December 2026
Pickup will be at my shop in January, date TBA
Official details/thread to follow

Cost to join is $100 for each growout, please reply below with your username if you'd like to join

Growout Competition #1 CC Disney Jr
1. Username
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3.

 

[Tommy Ngo]

Lost my piece that i had gotten from you, due to accidentally knocking it off a few too many times it finally kick the bucket.

Growout Competition #1 CC Disney Jr
1. Tommy Ngo
2.

 

[Crazy Corals]

Never done one of these sounds like fun

Growout Competition #1 CC Disney Jr
1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals

 

[JojosReef]

Jason, what are ideal params for this one and how "permissive" is it? I am thinking of trying one acro next to my squamosa on top of the rock. Needs to be one of those bulletproof ones, though

 

[Dooly]

Jason, what are ideal params for this one and how "permissive" is it? I am thinking of trying one acro next to my squamosa on top of the rock. Needs to be one of those bulletproof ones, though

I'd say, since this one is a tenuis; it wouldn't be ideal for your current system.. If I had to pick one, I'd say the deepwater honeymelon would be your best bet as it wouldn't require as much light and isn't too picky.

That said, I recommend the following for all my acros:
7.5-8.0dkh
0.05-0.15 po4
5-15 no3
300-400par
plenty of random flow and stability with whatever parameters you keep

 

[jaxcarnage]

Growout Competition #1 CC Disney Jr
1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage

 

[bakbay]

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. @bakbay

 

[bustayanky]

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. bakbay
5. bustayanky

 

[MikeGilliland]

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. bakbay
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland

 

[JojosReef]

I'd say, since this one is a tenuis; it wouldn't be ideal for your current system.. If I had to pick one, I'd say the deepwater honeymelon would be your best bet as it wouldn't require as much light and isn't too picky.

That said, I recommend the following for all my acros:
7.5-8.0dkh
0.05-0.15 po4
5-15 no3
300-400par
plenty of random flow and stability with whatever parameters you keep

Interesting, I really liked that smooth skin one but figured it'd be harder. Same parameters as above? I'm expecting the 25g system to be generally lower nutrients than the super high wrasse/foxface/cbb system. Only nano fish, and I'll have a drop in algae scrubber for extra control. Plus macros, which I couldn't have with the foxface.

I think I'll give it a try!

 

[Dooly]

Interesting, I really liked that smooth skin one but figured it'd be harder. Same parameters as above? I'm expecting the 25g system to be generally lower nutrients than the super high wrasse/foxface/cbb system. Only nano fish, and I'll have a drop in algae scrubber for extra control. Plus macros, which I couldn't have with the foxface.

I think I'll give it a try!

Yup, same params. The honeymelon would be the most forgiving of the three in my experience so it will be the best option for you imo

 

[bakbay]

Sorry but will have to withdraw from this one since I already have a decent frag already.

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. (Empty)
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland

 

[Jimbo327]

I'll join on this one. I already have a small frag of the green rainbow splice, which hasn't done shit for me, so i'm not joining that one. And I suck at smooth skins, so maybe sitting out of that one too.

 

[Xaznkewlguyx]

I guess it’s time to make some room

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. Xaznkewlguyx
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland

 

[MikeGilliland]

I'll join on this one. I already have a small frag of the green rainbow splice, which hasn't done shit for me, so i'm not joining that one. And I suck at smooth skins, so maybe sitting out of that one too.

Have you been looking at your coral again?!

 

[Jimbo327]

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. Xaznkewlguyx
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland
7. Jimbo327

Larry got spooked when he learned that I was joining the contest.

 

[JojosReef]

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. Xaznkewlguyx
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland
7. Jimbo327

Larry got spooked when he learned that I was joining the contest.

I've noticed he did not join the one I'm doing either.

 

[Jimbo327]

Have you been looking at your coral again?!

Only with side eye.

 

[Veinz]

I’m in!

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. Xaznkewlguyx
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland
7. Jimbo327
8. Veinz

 

[mescobar]

Interested in this grow out too, count me as tentative.

1. Tommy Ngo
2. Crazy Corals
3. Jaxcarnage
4. Xaznkewlguyx
5. bustayanky
6. Mikegilliland
7. Jimbo327
8. Veinz
9. mescobar