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25 Pack Cultured Frags
25 Pack Cultured Frags
Regular price
$375.00
Regular price
$399.99
Sale price
$375.00
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"Cultured Frags" refers to coral fragments that have been grown and propagated in a controlled aquatic environment, rather than being collected from wild reefs. The name can refer to this general category of sustainably sourced coral, or it may be used by a specific vendor.
Description of cultured frags
- Sustainably sourced: Cultured frags are produced through a process called "fragging," where a small, healthy piece is cut from a larger "mother colony". This process does not harm wild reefs and is considered an environmentally friendly way to acquire coral.
- Hardy and adaptable: Because they are grown under aquarium conditions, cultured frags are often more resilient and less stressed than their wild-collected counterparts. This makes them better equipped to adapt to a new home aquarium.
- Variety of species: Cultured frags are available from a wide range of coral species, including soft corals, large polyp stony (LPS) corals, and small polyp stony (SPS) corals.
- Affixed to plugs: The fragments are typically mounted on a small plug or disc made of a stable material, such as aragonite, to ensure they can be easily placed and grown in a tank.
- Cost-effective: Buying a frag is often much less expensive than buying a larger, established coral colony.
Benefits for reef tank hobbyists
- Promotes ethical practices: Choosing cultured frags helps to preserve natural reef ecosystems by reducing the demand for wild-harvested coral.
- Reduces pests and disease: Cultured corals are grown in a clean, controlled environment, reducing the risk of introducing pests and diseases into your aquarium. Many reputable vendors also quarantine their frags for additional safety.
- Better acclimation: Since the frags are already accustomed to captive conditions, they are more likely to thrive and grow in a home aquarium.
- Fills out a reef tank over time: While a small frag may take time to grow, it will eventually develop into a large, impressive colony. This allows hobbyists to build their reef tank over time.
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