Small Frag or Large Frag/Colony

[longipods]

Just curious, what are some reasons why one would prefer to get a small frag as compared to a larger frag/colony or vice versa.

 

Any thoughts, besides difference in pricing?

 

 

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[Schwantz]

Some people like to enjoy the growing process.
Sometimes frag choice size depends on available space.
Lesser risk too coz some species just might not be suitable for your tank.

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[Gongon78]

Not everyone  is loaded.Got deep pocket.Big frag/colony cost more wheresle small frag cost a lot differences in pricing.Aslo not everyone got the luxury space/big tank that can com big pcs of corals.so small frag make an ideal selling point aslo.

[alexcyf]

There’s many reasons, but I think for Sps, one of the reason maybe is that it’s easier for sps frags to get used to the flow (perhaps light too) in the new environment and grow with respect to the flow patterns and light intensity in the tank. While different parts of the colony, especially bigger colonies, may not enjoy the flow and light that much. At times area with dead spots may stn and affect the health of the overall colony.

On top of that, the shape of the colony that eventually form from the frag will also look more natural in the tank.


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[SubzeroLT]

Personally, i think a tank would look nice with a couple of large colonies. And have some nice frags along the side to grow it out slowly. Having more varieties is a good thing.

Frags from very stable & home grown mother colonies generally tend to do better as they are used to home aquarium conditions. 

 

 

[longipods]

Thanks for all the replies. Great perspectives!

How about stability? Is there a difference in stability between a small frag and a large frag, if buying them from a LFS? Or no difference at all?




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[alexcyf]

Thanks for all the replies. Great perspectives!

How about stability? Is there a difference in stability between a small frag and a large frag, if buying them from a LFS? Or no difference at all?




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Depends on LFS husbandry, stability of frags, how long it has been cultured etc.

I wouldn’t think the sizes of the frag is the biggest factor here.


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[JiaEn]

One important consideration is that environment in the aquarium is probably different from the wild. Therefore the growth form if the coral in the aquarium may not resemble the "classic" shape in the wild. 

Therefore, if I'm looking for a typical tabling ledge of say,  hyacinthus,  I will get a nicely shaped colony to at least have the "correct" look. If not, having corals grow into their own shape will give rise to less flow and light problems.