Let's see your matured frags!

[Euphylliaphyle]

As a newbie, I find it educational scrolling through online frag sellers' catalogs. However, it is hard to get a good mental future image of these frags. Some sellers post images of the mother colony, which is very helpful, but usually devoid of information on size and age. I look up mature specimens online, but these are mostly divers' photos from the sea and not representative of say, 5-year frag maturation.
So my proposal is this: I ask that well-established reefers please post a pic of one (or a few) of your mature corals that started as a frag in your possession at least 5 years ago. Please state:

● The genus and industry name (if known)
● The age at the time of the photo since frag was aquired
● The rough dimensions of the coral as pictured, and
● Some idea about how often/how many times this specimen has been fragged to maintain size and shape.

I believe this photo album will be beneficial to folks like me who are trying to intelligently plan the livestocking of their reef tank, help us to visualize our future tanks, and dream!

Thanks to all!

 

[JGT]

Here’s a few to start…all started from 1-2” frags..about 5 years in…4-10” overall on average..
Orange Setosa, Green Goblin Anacropora, Spicy Lemon Favia, Space Invader Pectinia, Dragon Tamer Torch, Rainbow Goni, Miyagi Tort, Bubble Coral

 

[X-37B]

Bubblegum digi
Potatoe chip pavona

 

[JonoH]

Goldenrod Anacropora - Small to Large Colony

 

[X-37B]

Here is a good example.
Rainbow acan e on the back wall as a frag and 6 months later today.

 

[kevgib67]

This is my NY Knicks, top center and a frag just under the yellow wrasse. I’ve had it under 5 years and have fragged it at least 8 times.

 

[billyocean]

From 6-22

Been fragged a bit but still nice.

About 8"x6"x8" or so

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

Here’s a few to start…all started from 1-2” frags..about 5 years in…4-10” overall on average..
Orange Setosa, Green Goblin Anacropora, Spicy Lemon Favia, Space Invader Pectinia, Dragon Tamer Torch, Rainbow Goni, Miyagi Tort, Bubble Coral

Beautiful! How far away do you need to keep the Pectinia from everything else? I hear they do not play nicely with others, but would love to get one!

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

I’ve had it under 5 years and have fragged it at least 8 times.

Woah!

 

[JGT]

Beautiful! How far away do you need to keep the Pectinia from everything else? I hear they do not play nicely with others, but would love to get one!

Thanks. Yes, they have long feeder tentacles that come out at night so a couple of inches away from anything else is a smart move.

 

[billyocean]

This is my NY Knicks, top center and a frag just under the yellow wrasse. I’ve had it under 5 years and have fragged it at least 8 times.

What size tank is that? Looks great

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

About 8"x6"x8" or so

Do you know the variety this is?

 

[billyocean]

Spathulata. But now I think they changed it to where it falls under millepora. I dunno....I can't keep up with scientific names when they change

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

Spathulata. But now I think they changed it to where it falls under millepora. I dunno....I can't keep up with scientific names when they change

I was thinking it was a Mille. Do you recall the marketing name?

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

I am really enjoying these! I have already found the responses very helpful, thank you! Keep them coming, everyone!

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

Bubblegum digi
Potatoe chip pavona

How large is that Pavona?

 

[kevgib67]

What size tank is that? Looks great

Thank you, 32g but soon to be this Waterbox 150.4, work keeps getting in the way.

 

[X-37B]

How large is that Pavona?

Bigger than a softball.
Tank is 30" wide.

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

Bigger than a softball.

Nice!

 

[billyocean]

I was thinking it was a Mille. Do you recall the marketing name?

It was a no name from years ago. I think the official name was actually.....spath. lol