Coral Frag
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
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 Cornbreds Cotton Candy frag LIVE CORAL US $64.99 |
 Sunny Ds PalysHuge FragSPS LPS Live Reef CoralChalice Acan US $12.50 |
 Dragon Ball Z ZoasBig FragSPS LPS Live Reef CoralPalys Polyps US $4.99 |
 ASD ORA Cali Tort Frag Live Coral 0088 US $9.99 |
 Cornbreds Original Mummy Eye CHALICE frag LIVE CORAL US $46.00 |
 Blue Planet Palys1st Frag ReleasedSPS LPS Live Reef CoralZoa Polyps US $4.99 |
 Cornbreds My Bugatti CHALICE WYSIWYG 3 eye Frag LIVE CORAL US $249.99 |
 Orange Ds PalysBig FragSPS LPS Live Reef CoralAcan Chalice Zoa US $4.99 |
 Cornbreds Crazy Clown CHALICE Frag LIVE CORAL US $449.99 |
 Bonsai AcroHuge FragSPS LPS Live Reef Coral AcroporaChalice Acan US $16.38 |
 Hulk MilliHuge FragSPS LPS Live Reef Coral Millepora US $4.99 |
 AQL Asteroid Belt Montipora 3 4 Frag Live Coral Reef US $19.99 |
 Orange Dragon Eye Zoanthid 4 polyps Frag Live Coral Reef US $14.99 |
 Saltwater Coral Reef Frag Glue US $12.99 |
 80 CURED REEF FRAG SQUARE LIVE CORAL PLUGS PROPAGATION US $18.99 |
 Ponape Birdnest 1 Frag Coral US $19.99 |
 AQL Panther Chameleon Chalice 3 4 Frag Live Coral US $19.99 |
 Chili Pepper Montipora 3 4 Frag Coral US $29.99 |
 Pink Sand Dollar Montipora venosa Tyree LE Coral Frag US $39.99 |
 Bali Green Slimer Acropora Coral Frag 1 US $14.99 |
 Green Cat Eye Palys Frag Live Coral US $9.99 |
 Sweet Pink Zoanthids 4 polyp Frag Live Coral US $14.99 |
 AQL Blue Bullseye Zoanthids 3 polyp Frag Live Coral US $19.99 |
 AQL Green Glitter Chalice Coral Frag 3 4 US $24.99 |
 Pink Passion Palys 2 polyp Frag Live Coral US $19.99 |
 Bubble Gum Monster Chalice 2 Eye Frag Live Coral US $69.99 |
 Blue Green Sympodium Polyps Frag Live Coral Saltwater US $19.99 |
Why frag corals for a saltwater tank?
Parachromis is spot on. Marine is on the money too.
The negative effect of taking corals off the natural reefs is beginning to take its effect on nature. Fragmenting, or fragging, is a way for us to enjoy our reefing hobby without leaving a 'footprint' on natural reefs.
When reefers trade or sell frags, they offer the opportunity for other members of the hobby to get a hold of certain coral that might otherwise be unavailable to them because of scarcity. Granted, some of these 1" frags can sell for $200 (or a lot more), but without the tiny frag, other reefers would either be forced to purchase a wild colony of this rare (or just much less available) piece of coral or not enjoy that beautiful piece of nature in their tank at all. Taking it from the wild is not a great option. It is rare to find certain coral in home aquariums because it is just as rare to find in nature. That being the case, why would we want to take even a tiny colony of that rare coral out of its natural environment? Fragging allows us to enjoy with minimal impact on natures reefs.
Stay green and only purchase captive bred fish, and fragged coral.
Best of luck,
swimmer
Popular Live Cultured Corals for Reef Enthusiasts
There are so many different live cultured corals to choose from, each with their own unique colors and movements; many aquarium owners find that they don’t even need Saltwater Fish to create a lively underwater reef environment. It is common for marine hobbyists to start with echinopora corals such as the Echinopora Chalice Four Piece Frag Set, which includes a combination of frags that are all about one inch in size. Echinophyllia corals, which are a newly discovered genus in the reef aquarium hobby, have become another popular choice for saltwater enthusiasts. These and other corals are so complex and aesthetically appealing that many people aren’t even inclined to buy saltwater fish to liven up their aquariums.
Echinopora corals are extremely popular in the reef aquarium hobby because they are typically very easy to maintain as long as there is moderate lighting and moderate water flow. These live cultured corals thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, such as fluorescent bulbs and MH bulbs. People like these because they are fun to watch in the tank and they grow and change into different colors over extended periods of time. Hobbyists often watch their echinopora chalice grow into wildly colorful morphs, making for an even more interesting experience.
Echinophyllia corals have quickly found a fan base in the reef aquarium hobby world even though this genus was only recently discovered. And in that short period of time, Echinophyllia aspera has become the most common member of the genus. These corals are so well received because they come in bright colors such as red, pink and green, and they are good for beginners due to a slow growth rate, easy-medium level of maintenance and a medium level of hardiness. Echinophyllia can sometimes produce sweeper tentacles, however, and they are capable of a significant degree of chemical aggression towards nearby corals.
The variety of live cultured corals on the market is so extensive that it would be difficult to list all the possibilities in one place. The Echinopora and Echinophyllia are two popular genera, but there are many other choices each with their own unique benefits and drawbacks. The wide selection of options is just one more reason to consider a reef aquarium that relies solely on corals rather than saltwater fish.
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