How many frags do you buy/add at once?

[3D Reefin']

Hello R2R,

When you go to shows or order online, how many corals do you feel comfortable buying while not adding too many new frags to your quarantine tank?

Please include your max frag number and your frag quarantine tank size.

While I don't always stick to this number, I try to not add more than 5 new frags at a time, my frag quarantine system is 30 gallons.

 

[BighohoReef]

I've purchased up to 15 frags once, it was fun purchasing but not fun dipping and QT'ing. We traditionally stick to 3-4 pieces depending on the type of coral. SPS I could go with a higher amount, euphyllia smaller, softies I've purchased whole rocks with a number of corals attached. Really all depends on what I plan on doing with it.

 

[samnaz]

I generally stick to 5 or less at once. Have bought up to 10. I don’t have a QT tank, just dip and place on new plugs. Tank is 20 gallons.

 

[Scott71]

I don’t QT frags, but always dip. Have bought 20+ from reputable sellers on several occasions. Dip and add to tank.

 

[hotdrop]

How much can you afford to loose?

 

[ZipAdeeZoa]

I don’t have an exact number, usually it ends up being about 4-5 pieces, with that said even though I have had corals in my WT for about a week I pulled the trigger on some more and they’re showing up Tuesday- I currently have 5 corals in there and have 5 more coming so... 10 in my 10 gallon QT tank ;Hilarious

 

[3D Reefin']

I think its very easy to get carried away at the shows, before you know it, you could be holding 10+ frags.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I think my preference is about 10 at a time. I have bought as many as 30 at once. LOL

 

[Ferrell]

I try to stick below 10 normally 5-7 but have gotten more but “try” not to go buck wild

 

[Picasso Clown]

I either buy just one or like ten, no in between

 

[New&no clue]

The most I've bought is 15, however, for me it's definitely more dependent on cost than space. Especially when ordering online. Shipping cost are high, and I have to be home when they arrive to dip and acclimate so I don't want to do it too often. For that reason I will buy as many as I can afford at that time.

 

[Phycodurus]

I try to stick below 10 normally 5-7 but have gotten more but “try” not to go buck wild

hehe, i initially didn’t realize live sales could be so addictive ... after getting back into the hobby in spring 2018 and restarting my 180G set-up, i joined two live sales that winter with a haul of about 20 specimens each. although i didn’t quarantine at the time, the dipping and acclimation was rather tedious.

even though my stocking wish list was substantially filled, i made it a point to cap new buys at about 5 pieces, plus i now quarantine. ;Stop

 

[fcmatt]

In the past I was all gung ho. Now I buy a few frags and they sit on my frag rack due to laziness and become mini colonies all touching and stuff. Over growing their bases and cemented on it. Eventually I expect the weight to collapse the rack from the magnets.

 

[maroun.c]

I've bought more than 50 frags and mijincolonies at a time, simply cause shipments here are rare and.not always guaranteed to find nice stuff...
Its important to manage the water quality at time.of intro as corals are already stressed and sliming, add to that the dips and the additional stress and slime.
Water change post intro and lots of carbon is a must.
My coral QT is around 70G and is fully equipped to holdbcorals for long time. It has chiller, dosing pump, carbon reactor and decent flow and lighting. Parameters testing frequently is also a must.

 

[DeniseAndy]

In case my hubby sees this, one. Always one!

I have purchased upwards of 20+ in a show (three days long). I have purchased up to 19 or so from live sales. I do have a 40g and 20g qt type tanks.

Honestly, I am bad at only getting a couple. It is none or tons. Long dipping process and acclimation, but so much fun to see the results.

 

[jlieber516]

When I first got into the hobby, I would by 5+ corals at once as I was gung ho about filling up my tank. As I’ve progressed in the hobby I’ve become more of a procurer of corals, where all I’m interested in are more expensive corals that are harder to come by, so usually I purchase 1 or 2 at a time.