1 Polyp Hope

apicturepaints · Apr 12, 2012

I was just wondering how people feel about purchasing 1 polyp of a zoa/paly? I personally try not get anything smaller than three, but I see single polyps sold on here pretty often. Also (not to bash anyone) but I've read an opinion or two that people feel this is a scam because it is unlikely the zoa will make it and will inevitably melt making the purchaser buy another one.

What are people's experiences with buying and growing out single polyps? I haven't done a single before, but some zoas I can't get any larger than a single.

apicturepaints · Apr 12, 2012

Honestly I don't mind single-polyps, but avoid them because of the potential health/hardiness scale. I really enjoy watching zoa frags grow out. I had 2 clementines that were seriously microscopic, but watching them grow has been fun.

xcorallusx · Apr 12, 2012

wildcard

swannyson7 · Apr 12, 2012

I've bought single polyps several times and had them grow into large colonies. IME, the downfall of single polyps is when they are freshly cut, they can easily break off of the frag plug and get lost in the tank with little chance of recovering them due to their size.

zero · Apr 12, 2012

Yeah...single polyp is fine as long as they are healed and attached to the plug it shouldn't be an issue. I have bought many single polyp and they all are doing good.

BigJohnWoody · Apr 12, 2012

I have sold single polyps and bought single polyps. I can only speak for myself, but I would never sell something I thought might not make it. That's just messed up. In all honesty I've never lost a single polyp frag either. I've lost a few 2, 3, and 4 polyp frags though. It just happens with zoa's. Especially the high dollar morphs. I agree though the frags have a much better chance if they are given plenty of time to heal.

Ninjapotamus · Apr 12, 2012

Single polyps are fine, I built most of my collection from single polyp frags. Just need to make sure they are well healed.

Tenor · Apr 12, 2012

I build my collection from single polyp frag. Save the cost.

buddythelion · Apr 12, 2012

Haven't had an issue with single polyps.

saltyandy · Apr 12, 2012

I usually buy single polyps. Most of them end up being better than my multiple polyps. Matter of fact I bought a bunch of singles from Tenor a little bit ago and the are already producing babies!

MattL22 · Apr 12, 2012

As long as they r healed I have no problem

ritter6788 · Apr 12, 2012

I won't sell or trade anything unless I'm confident it's healed. I use superglue as judgement. If it has grown over the superglue I'm confident in passing it on to someone else.

Nanofins · Apr 12, 2012

Ninjapotamus said:
Single polyps are fine, I built most of my collection from single polyp frags. Just need to make sure they are well healed.

Ditto. I do like to get groups of 3-4 polyps when I can, regardless of cost, but in some/many cases it's just not possible and you take what you can get!

Tenor · Apr 13, 2012

saltyandy said:
I usually buy single polyps. Most of them end up being better than my multiple polyps. Matter of fact I bought a bunch of singles from Tenor a little bit ago and the are already producing babies!

Hey, you found me on here...

hermesfansf · Apr 14, 2012

i do not mind to buy or trade single polyp with local reefer as long as it is totally healed. I would avoid doing it if it invoiced shipping.

Qsuerte · Apr 14, 2012

i'm fairly new in reefing & have had gl with single polyp frags

63vette427 · Apr 14, 2012

It all comes down to how healthy and healed the polyp is. A freshly cut polyp will not do well if shipped or even sold locally. It's far too much stress on the polyp. When i frag a single polyp, i make sure it has shown some growth and has a nice sold base to grow from..

RonMidtownStomp · May 14, 2012

My experience is that most larger polyps have a high survival rate when fragged as single polyps. I've had mixed results with smaller polyps. This is leaving them in my system for months after cutting. It is often the case that any polyp fragged to 1-2 polyps will make new baby polyps fairly quickly if provided good conditions, and this is often an upside of selling small frags after they have healed.