Coral Propagation and Its Benefits
coral propagation coral propagation is a form of reproduction achieved by cutting coral colonies into fragments (this is where the term: frag or fragging has come from) to encourage the growth of new a colony.
The propagation of corals is very important to the sustainability of the saltwater reef aquarium hobby.
Many local governments have already started livestock collection shutdowns to protect their natural reefs.
As this hobby grows in popularity we need to learn to reduce the need of harvesting corals and fish from the natural reefs.
Coral propagation and other forms of aquaculture will be the future of the aquarium hobby.
Propagated corals are more adjusted to aquarium life, which makes them more hearty then wild collected corals.
This is an important aspect to consider when looking for livestock to place your reef aquarium.
Also wild collected corals carry unwanted hitchhikers, parasites and disease.
Once these unwanted pest make it into the aquarium they are extremely hard to remove and in most cases will cause the hobbyist to shut down the aquarium.
wild coral pest list acropora eating flat worms red flat worms sundial snails aiptasia anemone asterina starfish fire worms gorilla crab and more.
Many hobbyist have already seen the small business potential around this form of aquaculture.
A business based on coral propagation takes knowledge and passion so there isn't any room for corporate companies in this niche.
This is a win-win for everyone involved because of your going to stimulate the local economy, receive great service, get a great product and take pressure off the natural reefs.
There are many online vender that sell coral frags to the public.
So, do some research and see what people are saying about them.
A great place to do research about online venders is in forums.
eBay is another great place to find some coral frags for sale(they have seller feedback right on their page so is no research involved).
Also, remember to visit and support your local reef shop as well.
In conclusion, coral propagation is the best way to protect the natural reefs and the future of this hobby.
Its up to us as responsible hobbyist to make the right decision, limiting (if not stopping) the destruction of these natural reefs we try so hard to recreate in our homes aquariums.
The only way this is going to be achieved is by learning as much as we can about coral propagation and the aquaculture of marine life and placing that knowledge to work.
The propagation of corals is very important to the sustainability of the saltwater reef aquarium hobby.
Many local governments have already started livestock collection shutdowns to protect their natural reefs.
As this hobby grows in popularity we need to learn to reduce the need of harvesting corals and fish from the natural reefs.
Coral propagation and other forms of aquaculture will be the future of the aquarium hobby.
Propagated corals are more adjusted to aquarium life, which makes them more hearty then wild collected corals.
This is an important aspect to consider when looking for livestock to place your reef aquarium.
Also wild collected corals carry unwanted hitchhikers, parasites and disease.
Once these unwanted pest make it into the aquarium they are extremely hard to remove and in most cases will cause the hobbyist to shut down the aquarium.
wild coral pest list acropora eating flat worms red flat worms sundial snails aiptasia anemone asterina starfish fire worms gorilla crab and more.
Many hobbyist have already seen the small business potential around this form of aquaculture.
A business based on coral propagation takes knowledge and passion so there isn't any room for corporate companies in this niche.
This is a win-win for everyone involved because of your going to stimulate the local economy, receive great service, get a great product and take pressure off the natural reefs.
There are many online vender that sell coral frags to the public.
So, do some research and see what people are saying about them.
A great place to do research about online venders is in forums.
eBay is another great place to find some coral frags for sale(they have seller feedback right on their page so is no research involved).
Also, remember to visit and support your local reef shop as well.
In conclusion, coral propagation is the best way to protect the natural reefs and the future of this hobby.
Its up to us as responsible hobbyist to make the right decision, limiting (if not stopping) the destruction of these natural reefs we try so hard to recreate in our homes aquariums.
The only way this is going to be achieved is by learning as much as we can about coral propagation and the aquaculture of marine life and placing that knowledge to work.
