What should you check before buying Corals online?

 Buying live corals online can feel nerve-racking at first. Still, more Canadian reef hobbyists are choosing to buy premium coral frags online, because local shops often carry a limited selection compared to specialized online stores.



To start with, you need to consider where the corals come from. Corals that were raised in an aquarium environment will be more durable and adapted to the conditions. Also, such fragments will minimize the probability of introducing diseases or algae. You should check whether the seller takes any precautions in case of importing wild-caught corals, such as dipping, acclimating, and quarantining.

The second thing to consider is the photos. The term "WYSIWYG", meaning "what you see is what you get", assures you that the picture actually shows the fragment that you are going to get. For those corals that are cut to order, request the picture before purchase. Check that all of the skeleton is covered with living tissue.

Shipment is just as important as selection. Canadian winters can be rough on live creatures, so ask what kind of winter packing is used, which days of the week the shipper sends animals out, and which shipping company they use. Make sure someone is home for delivery so the box doesn’t sit outside in the cold. 

Once received, unbox in dim light conditions, test the temperature, and adapt your specimen gradually and carefully. Pre-testing your water beforehand is also a good idea, as stability of parameters is more important than any discount.

Finally, there should be no hesitation in asking questions. A good supplier will readily give information about compatibility and proper location. Treat the purchase as the start of a conversation with your seller, and buying online corals in Canada will feel far less risky. 

To know more details about coral colonies for reef aquariums, please visit our website: fraggarage.ca. 


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