Fastest Growing corals

kyle1284 · 08-26-2007, 02:16 PM

i was reading up on what picking coral out of the ocean is doing to reefs and I want to help contribute to the population of reefkeepers that grow out coral and prune it to frag out and sell so that that one frag could perhaps help prevent one buyer buying a coral that was picked out of the wild... my question is, what are some of the fastest kinds of LPS SPS and Softies out there?

CATALYST · 08-26-2007, 02:34 PM

Xenia, zoos, mushrooms.
Those are the things in my tank that have reproduced quickly.

burning2nd · 08-26-2007, 02:46 PM

GSP's shrooms... zoos

kyle1284 · 08-26-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burning2nd

GSP's shrooms... zoos

what are GPS's?

DrHank · 08-26-2007, 03:29 PM

He means GSPs (Green Star Polyps). Most of your soft corals reproduce fairly rapidly without much effort. Your LPS and SPS are more difficult and require pristine water conditions and usually more light. Many of the more advanced hobbiests grow and frag corals of all types. I would say that at least 50% of the corals in my tank were obtained from fellow reef enthusiasts and are growing in my tank. I likewise frag my corals from time to time and pass along frags to fellow club members locally.

Your goals are the same as many of ours and I commend you for your enthusiasm. Good luck with your efforts.

MR PALM BEACH · 08-26-2007, 03:50 PM

(GSP) Green spotted puffer, j/k. DrHank stands correct.

Dentoid · 08-26-2007, 06:38 PM

With the proper tank conditions, Montipora capricornis grows pretty fast and is about the easiest to frag.

Kazzy · 08-26-2007, 06:40 PM

Yellow Polyps and most palythoas.

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CATALYST Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,442 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fastest Growing corals Xenia, zoos, mushrooms. Those are the things in my tank that have reproduced quickly.

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fastest Growing corals He means GSPs (Green Star Polyps). Most of your soft corals reproduce fairly rapidly without much effort. Your LPS and SPS are more difficult and require pristine water conditions and usually more light. Many of the more advanced hobbiests grow and frag corals of all types. I would say that at least 50% of the corals in my tank were obtained from fellow reef enthusiasts and are growing in my tank. I likewise frag my corals from time to time and pass along frags to fellow club members locally. Your goals are the same as many of ours and I commend you for your enthusiasm. Good luck with your efforts. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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