All You Need to Know About Coral Frags

Coral frags have many benefits to offer. There are plenty of coral swap groups, which are a great way to increase your coral collection. However, natural reefs benefit the most as more coral can be propagated through hobbyists, therefore, leading to less taking of coral from the ocean.

1. What is fragging coral?

Fragging coral refers to dividing a large coral into smaller pieces and cultivating them onto frag plugs. This means that one can get a number of coral from one larger coral. The word fragging is derived from the word ‘fragmenting’.

2. How do coral frags grow?

Coral frags grow in the same manner as adult corals grow. They are exact replicas, the only difference being that they are smaller in size. They have the same lighting and water requirements as the adults.

3. Where to buy coral frags?

Check out online stores, saltwater aquarium forums, Facebook groups, trade shows and reef clubs. Among them all, you can get good discounts at online stores, especially when they need space for new stock. However, it is important to look for a store with good reviews on the internet. 

4. Does fragging hurt coral?

So far, there is no evidence to suggest that fragging hurts coral. In fact, coral tends to break naturally during storms and rough seas. It is recommended to use a sharp blade to cut the coral and eventually make a clean cut. This provides the best chance of survival for the coral. 

5. How do you grow and sell coral?

It is always advisable that you use a tank to grow your corals. It can either be in a display tank or a tank dedicated to growing coral, but you should learn how you can properly set up and run a saltwater tank.

Most people selling Coral frags in Canada usually start with a display tank that comprises live rock and fish and then add coral in them. This propagates them when they become too large for the aquarium.

Coral frags in Canada can not only be put up for sale but can also be used to swap for different kinds of coral. There are certain corals that can relatively grow at a faster pace meaning a quicker turnaround in sales.

Another good option is setting up a frag only tank. This tank is usually shallower than a display tank. Due to its shallowness, it becomes easier to access the frags, especially when propagating more.

Bottom line

Cultivating and selling coral takes a lot of time. Therefore, one has to stay very patient during this period. As far as setting up a saltwater aquarium is concerned, it is not always as straightforward as it may seem but quite worthwhile.

Kevin Astle is the author of this article. To know more details about SPS Coral in Canada please visit our website: fraggarage.ca