Limited Edition - Red Wine metallic zoos
First Edition Auction
June 22, 2005

The amazing coloration in this zooanthid is spectacular! The body develops a rich burgandy wine coloration that has metallic highlights. The coloration extends to the skirt as well as seen in the picture of two polyps. This rich solid coloration has not been seen in other red zoos. The colony was originally obtained in 2002 at a local wholesaler. The polyps develop a deeper hue with lower lighting. The first scheduled reservation fragment farmed at The Coral Oasis facility will be available thru the First Edition Auction through Tropical Reef Oasis. Frank Burr is maintaining the main colony in one of his 120 gallon soft coral propagation systems. In Frank's captive prop system, the coral is positoned to recieve moderate to weak light under a dual Power Compact flourescents (10k & Actinic) at a depth of 16 inches under the lighting. Limited Edition Reservation price is currently $60 per 3~4 polyp fragment.

Limited Edition - Blue and Pink A. prostrata
First Edition Auction
July 6, 2005

This blue Acropora prostrata has the ability to develop blue tips and blue base pigmentation. The blue and pink pigments can also occur together giving the coral a purple coloration. Polyps are extended during the day and are pink or greenish in color. We believe this is a Acropora prostrata instead of a Acropora millepora because it tends to develop thin elongated branches. The Solomons Islands used to export quite a few of these exotic multi-colored Acropora prostrata (millepora). This particular colony was grown from a fragment of a Solomons Island coral. By the time of Macna X in Los Angeles (late 1998), Solomons had completely switched to only exporting cultured corals attached to cement disks. Many people who attended Macna X in Los Angeles remember the absolutely incredible Solomons Disks Bob Mankin had on display. After Solomons made the switch to only cultured disks, there were some Acropora prostrata branches that were exported as cultured disks. Many of these were acquired by Bob Mankin of Coral Farms. I believe that Bob Mankin's disks were then distributed up and down the west coast. This Limited Edition is actually being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from two seed fragments we acquired from Neal Yahata (Los Angeles). Neal originally obtained this solomon disk coral from Bob Mankin at Macna X. Neal Yahata has proven himself to be one of the most successful stony coral reefers within the US. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positoned at about 18 inches from a 250 watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is moderate. Starting in July 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this coral per month. Price is currently $75 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Tabling A. tenuis
First Edition Auction
August 17, 2005

This beautiful Acropora tenuis grows in a table structure instead of the normal tenuis vertical growth. The body coloration varies from a light green to a cream color and ability to develop blue/purple tips. Polyps are extended during the day and are light greenish in color. We believe this is one of the first true tabling tenuis that has been found. This particular colony was grown by Scot Karle (Fresno, CA) from a fragment obtained from a local reefer and is the only known specimen of this unique coral. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from two seed fragments we acquired from Scot in March of 2005, growth has remained in a table structure. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 18 inches from a 250 watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is moderate. Starting in August 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this coral per month. Price is currently $80 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Mycedium umbra - Bubble Gum Ice Cream Coral
First Edition Auction
September 26, 2005

This beautiful Mycedium umbra grows in a encrusting form. The body coloration is a purple/grey tone with bright pink eyes. This particular colony was grown by Susan Matney of the Salt Lake City, UT area. The original colony was obtained by Susan in a local LFS and has been growing this coral out for six months. This colony is the only known specimen of this unique coral. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from a colony section we acquired from Susan during our March road trip to the St. George area. This coral is a slow grower and with lower lighting the colors have grown vivid. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 20 inches from a 175watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is low to moderate. Starting in September 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this coral per month. Price is currently $75 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Acropora sp. - Starburst Coral
First Edition Auction
October 24, 2005

This beautiful Acropora sp. was recently discovered growing in a local reefers tank! The body coloration varies from a reddish base to a cream and turquoise body with darker tips . Polyps are extended during the day and are a striking neon bright blue in color which I have not seen captured on a picture well enough to do it justice. The colony pictured is grown by Hugo Zuniga aka SniperSPS (Orange County, CA) from a fragment obtained from a reefer and is a truly unique coral. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from two seed fragments we acquired from Hugo in October of 2005. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 18 inches from a 250 watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is moderate. Slow to moderate growth has been observed. Starting in October 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this incredible coral per month. Price is currently $90 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Volcano Echino
Echinophyllia sp.
First Edition Auction
November 23, 2005

This Echinophyllia sp. colony was obtained from a local reefer (Tracy Grey) who has had excellent success with finding and propagating very unusual and distinct corals. The body coloration varies from a burnt orange to dark red with hints of green in the valleys bright pink/red lava eyes! looking like something spewed forth from a volcanic eruption! This coral has a thick plating growth. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from a starter colony we acquired from Tracy in June of 2005. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 14 inches from a 175watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is slow to moderate. Starting in November 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this wonderful coral per month. Price is currently $60 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - XFACTOR Sapphire Polyp Monti
Montipora delicatula
First Edition Auction
December 23, 2005

This Montipora delicatula was obtained from Tracy Evans, owner of Living Art Aquarium in St.George, UT. Tracy found this coral as a small fragment in one of the tanks at Pacific Aqua Farms in Los Angeles. The resulting pictured colony you see is after a years growth in Tracy's show system at his store. Most Montipora delicatula is found as a brown color as referenced in Veron in Corals of the World, however in Tracy's coral the body coloration is a light green with a nice pink leading growth edge and has bright Blue polyps, making this a rare specimen. Very nice plating and layered growth structure. Simply a stunning coral!! This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from a starter colony piece (the 1st frag!) which we acquired from Tracy during our coral road trip to St. George in November of 2005. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 14 inches from a 250watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is slow to moderate. Starting in December 2005 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this spectacular coral per month. Price is currently $100 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Shamrock Monti
Montipora turtlensis
First Edition Auction
January 24, 2006

This Montipora turtlensis was obtained from Chris Johnson of Phoenix, AZ. Chris found this coral as a wild colony at an LFS in Phoenix in June of 2005. The resulting pictured colony seen is after 6 months growth in Chris' reef system. This Montipora turtlensis has a light blue body coloration with large shamrock green polyps, a truly stunning coral. Very nice edge plating and encrusting growth structure. In Chris' system the coral is positioned at the bottom of the bare bottom tank, new growth is encrusting/plating along the glass. Lighting is 250w 14k Phoenix with relatively strong flow. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from a starter colony piece (the 1st frag!) which we acquired from Chris during our coral road trip to Phoenix in early January of 2006. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 14 inches from a 175watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is moderate to strong. Starting in January 2006 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this beautiful coral per month. Price is currently $80 per small sized fragment.

Limited Edition - Frank's Mystery tort
Acropora tortuosa
First Edition Auction
January 24, 2006

This Acropora tortuosa was discovered late 2004 at Pacific Aqua Farms in Los Angeles as a tiny half inch fragment, 1 year later it has developed into what you see now!! This coral grows in typical tortuosa form with a slow growth rate similar to the Oregon tort, body color varies from a stunning deep blue/purple with a touch of emerald in the deepest valleys between branches with blue branch and coralite tips. Polyps are a deep green color. Unbelievable quad coloration!!.We have all the other torts growing in the same tank and this does not look like any of the others, hence the Mystery. This Limited Edition is being grown by The Coral Oasis who is distributing and growing fragments of this coral from the colony grown from the tiny fragment. Frank Burr is propagating this coral in a SPS propagation tower system at The Coral Oasis growout and distribution facility. The coral is positioned at about 14 inches from a 250watt 14,000K Hamilton Metal Halide. Water current is moderate to strong. Starting in January 2006 The Coral Oasis is allowed to distribute 1 farmed fragment of this spectacular coral per month. Price is currently $100 per small sized fragment.

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First Edition Auction
February 2006