What should I do with all my Fireworks Clove Polyps?

msavoy · Dec 4, 2022

I love this coral in my tank but it’s starting to grow out of control. I don’t mind trimming my Kenya tree and throwing out the extra, but I feel the fireworks clove is more beautiful. Do you know if a LFS would buy the extras from me? Is it even possible to remove them from the rock once attached? You can see the mass of them that at the top of my tank on the rock, there are literally hundreds. Thanks for any info.

Harpo · Dec 4, 2022

Most likely yes. What about local coral enthusiasts?

KrisReef · Dec 4, 2022

I got buckets in the garage filled with Organ pipe coral and the same question. Mine organ pipe came with Aiptasia so I can't give it away. Its sad but you are talking about something similar to recycling freshly used toilet paper. There just isn't a market for some things we have.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Dec 4, 2022

KrisReef said:
I got buckets in the garage filled with Organ pipe coral and the same question. Mine organ pipe came with Aiptasia so I can't give it away. Its sad but you are talking about something similar to recycling freshly used toilet paper. There just isn't a market for some things we have.

You should start breeding berghias!

xCry0x · Dec 4, 2022

If you feel like fragging it, WWC sells it for ~$50/frag.

I'd imagine you should be able to get some sort of trade in at a LFS.

msavoy · Dec 4, 2022

Harpo said:
Most likely yes. What about local coral enthusiasts?

True, I’m not sure how to find people in my area. Is this website good for that?

msavoy · Dec 4, 2022

xCry0x said:
If you feel like fragging it, WWC sells it for ~$50/frag.

I'd imagine you should be able to get some sort of trade in at a LFS.

Thanks, I’m gonna ask them next time I stop in.

ninjamyst · Dec 4, 2022

R2R has a classified section

MrGisonni · Dec 4, 2022

Offer up or craigslist or maybe some credit at your LFS. They are awesome! I just spent $35 for a clump of about 20 polyps.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Dec 4, 2022

msavoy said:
True, I’m not sure how to find people in my area. Is this website good for that?

Canada

www.reef2reef.com

mrpontiac80 · Dec 4, 2022

My lfs often gives you credit for half the value they would sell it for.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 4, 2022

msavoy said:
I love this coral in my tank but it’s starting to grow out of control. I don’t mind trimming my Kenya tree and throwing out the extra, but I feel the fireworks clove is more beautiful. Do you know if a LFS would buy the extras from me? Is it even possible to remove them from the rock once attached? You can see the mass of them that at the top of my tank on the rock, there are literally hundreds. Thanks for any info.

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LFS likely but i know " I WOULD" !!! I'd take them all - In WI

msavoy · Dec 5, 2022

ninjamyst said:
R2R has a classified section

Thanks!

msavoy · Dec 5, 2022

vetteguy53081 said:
LFS likely but i know " I WOULD" !!! I'd take them all - In WI

I’d give them to you if I was closer for sure! I’ll try the LFS and see what they say, thanks!

LordofCinder · Dec 5, 2022

Are fireworks clove polyps different than blue clove polyps?

I can't imagine anyone wanting to purposely put clove polyps in their tank. My experience with clove polyps is that they are a terrible menace.

Ober_Reef · Jan 5, 2023

LordofCinder said:
Are fireworks clove polyps different than blue clove polyps?

I can't imagine anyone wanting to purposely put clove polyps in their tank. My experience with clove polyps is that they are a terrible menace.

From what I have read and seen in a few videos the fireworks clove polyps are significantly easier to rip off and cut back. This info lead to me grabbing a frag. If anyone has experience to corroborate my research I would greatly appreciate it.

MrGisonni · Jan 6, 2023

PapaPat said:
From what I have read and seen in a few videos the fireworks clove polyps are significantly easier to rip off and cut back. This info lead to me grabbing a frag. If anyone has experience to corroborate my research I would greatly appreciate it.

Yes, you should be able to tear some of the colony away at the base of the stalks

Ober_Reef · Jan 6, 2023

MrGisonni said:
Yes, you should be able to tear some of the colony away at the base of the stalks

Thanks!

vetteguy53081 · Jan 6, 2023

msavoy said:
I love this coral in my tank but it’s starting to grow out of control. I don’t mind trimming my Kenya tree and throwing out the extra, but I feel the fireworks clove is more beautiful. Do you know if a LFS would buy the extras from me? Is it even possible to remove them from the rock once attached? You can see the mass of them that at the top of my tank on the rock, there are literally hundreds. Thanks for any info.

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I just got a clump and want more. Im right across the border from you but they wont ship well