Does anyone know where to buy colonies?

[Terri Caton]

I'm in Western Colorado and there is literally no where to buy coral around here. I would like to purchase small to large colonies but am not sure where to find them that would ship.
Any suggestions?

 

[LIreefguy]

Try a local reefer

bigger colonies are expensive to ship
And expensive to buy. So there really isn’t a big market for them

 

[King Turkey]

you should check out cherry corals. they have great corals I think you would enjoy having some from them like myself.

 

[Terri Caton]

Try a local reefer

bigger colonies are expensive to ship
And expensive to buy. So there really isn’t a big market for them

That’s the point. There really aren’t any. If there are I can’t find them.

 

[Terri Caton]

you should check out cherry corals. they have great corals I think you would enjoy having some from them like myself.

Thanks!

 

[LIreefguy]

What kind of sps you want. You looking for easy ones or acros

 

[Nasir]

I'm in Western Colorado and there is literally no where to buy coral around here. I would like to purchase small to large colonies but am not sure where to find them that would ship.
Any suggestions?

Try Pacific East Aquaculture they just got a shipment in.

 

[Graffiti Spot]

Livestock USA, he will tranship you a box of acropora and it works out to about 125 per colony and they average about 5”. Problem is there is only Australia and Tonga to get colonies from right now really.

 

[Terri Caton]

Try Pacific East Aquaculture they just got a shipment in.

Thank you

 

[Terri Caton]

Livestock USA, he will tranship you a box of acropora and it works out to about 125 per colony and they average about 5”. Problem is there is only Australia and Tonga to get colonies from right now really.

Thanks

 

[Brian W]

Local reefers getting out of the hobby and also at coral shows.

 

[gotmesalty77]

That’s the point. There really aren’t any. If there are I can’t find them.

So what I've done is basically live on local Facebook market place and Craigslist. It's usually tank break downs. Sometimes they don't even mention live stock I just ask. That approach is OK for more populous area. I guess Aquasd looked like they had some decent mini colonies. I just bought some stuff from a guy that had amazing selection and great prices. Check him out id say he's your best bet @That guy

 

[C. Eymann]

Livestock USA, he will tranship you a box of acropora and it works out to about 125 per colony and they average about 5”. Problem is there is only Australia and Tonga to get colonies from right now really.

+1
Years ago me and some other local stickheads split up an order from him, as you will be spending $900-1200 minimum on an order when you account in the box charges.

Good stuff though, we got some really nice pieces that we were kinda fighting over, lol

 

[Tegridy Reef]

So what I've done is basically live on local Facebook market place and Craigslist. It's usually tank break downs. Sometimes they don't even mention live stock I just ask. That approach is OK for more populous area. I guess Aquasd looked like they had some decent mini colonies. I just bought some stuff from a guy that had amazing selection and great prices. Check him out id say he's your best bet @That guy

Thanks for shout out I appreciate it.

 

[Mr Fishface]

I'm making an order with Livestockusa. Big orders but tons of corals. I am looking at getting the VietNam ultra box for zoas, shrooms and soft corals. Mitch, the guy I've been talking to, said that I should have at least a 100g tank to QT all these corals. He also said a 60g tank is way to small to qt them. Just to give you an idea of how much coral you get with them

 

[jda]

You can buy singles and WYSIWIG on Divers Den. They will ship to your door.

I have ordered from Birdfish (mitch/livestockusa) and have been happy. They are legit and do not make false promises. You will have to go to Denver International or Salt Lake to get them with airline freight. You cannot land these in your display - they need a QT/isolation setup ready to receive them. If you do order from them, you have a better chance at getting something unique if you choose wild over aqua cultured... but the aqua cultured are more of a sure thing... choices, choices.

Even over the divide, there are not many colonies for sale on the Front Range from Hobbyists. Aquatic Art has them most of the time - call them and see if they have anything that you are looking for.

 

[hart24601]

I have been happy with acro colonies from Divers Den, even though they changed to store credit, that 14 days with wilds is a pretty solid guarantee.

 

[Terri Caton]

So what I've done is basically live on local Facebook market place and Craigslist. It's usually tank break downs. Sometimes they don't even mention live stock I just ask. That approach is OK for more populous area. I guess Aquasd looked like they had some decent mini colonies. I just bought some stuff from a guy that had amazing selection and great prices. Check him out id say he's your best bet @That guy

I never even think about Craig's List. Thanks!

 

[Terri Caton]

You can buy singles and WYSIWIG on Divers Den. They will ship to your door.

I have ordered from Birdfish (mitch/livestockusa) and have been happy. They are legit and do not make false promises. You will have to go to Denver International or Salt Lake to get them with airline freight. You cannot land these in your display - they need a QT/isolation setup ready to receive them. If you do order from them, you have a better chance at getting something unique if you choose wild over aqua cultured... but the aqua cultured are more of a sure thing... choices, choices.

Even over the divide, there are not many colonies for sale on the Front Range from Hobbyists. Aquatic Art has them most of the time - call them and see if they have anything that you are looking for.

Yea. Too bad there's not a great place like WWC in Denver!
I'm from South Florida. I'm used to unlimited choices. It's harder out here.

 

[gotmesalty77]

I never even think about Craig's List. Thanks!

And that's those hidden gems! Everyone always forgets but tons of people still use it. ALMOST NO ADS!!! just gotta be diligent.