longevity of baged coral frags

[fisho 125]

how long will freshly cut coral frags last if baged correctly

 

[SeanT]

What kind of coral?

 

[greenbean36191]

When packed dry I've had no problem with hard corals in a bag for 2 days.

 

[ksrinlv]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12180780#post12180780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by greenbean36191
When packed dry I've had no problem with hard corals in a bag for 2 days.

easily - I've even had xenia last that long, tho not preferred of course

 

[shelburn61]

packed dry?

 

[greenbean36191]

You put the coral in a bag with just enough water to keep it moist and fill the rest with air. The idea is that the corals can't foul the water during shipping and it makes it easier for the coral to get O2. If you fill the bag with enough water to keep the coral submerged, the O2 above the water has to diffuse into it and then into the coral. Without the water the O2 only has to diffuse through the coral's mucus layer so surface area is maximized and the distance of diffusion is minimized. It also saves a lot on weight.

It works great for hard corals, anemones, zoas, snails, crabs, shrooms, and probably a dozen other things I'm forgetting. I've never tried it with Xenia, leathers, or most other softies.

 

[snorvich]

That is a GREAT tip. Thanks ever so much.

 

[fisho 125]

the type of coral i was talking about is ausie acans and also various species of acropora(sps)

 

[GoingPostal]

Due to a shipping problem I had some acans shipped on Monday and got them on Friday, they made it just fine in almost no water, the bag leaked. Also a chalice and micros which made it pretty damaged and stressed but are pulling through.

 

[wld1783]

greenbean36191


Thanks never heard of that method before. Makes sense

Bill