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Melody
Apr 21st 2007, 01:07 PM
I was thinking of trying to obtain some decorative dead corals for my freshwater tanks to harden the water. They're also attractive.:yes:

However, I am concerned that there are environmental issues which I may inadvertently contribute to by purchasing them.

How exactly is dead coral collected/produced? Are they gathered 'dead' or are they killed off? Is there anything I should be aware of to do this responsibly, or should I just not do it at all?
Shelley
Apr 21st 2007, 01:30 PM
Dont buy dead decorator coral from shops. Those corals are collected, bleached and sometime colored. What you can do to is post on a saltwater board such as Canreef and ask for dead corals. Most everyone has had a coral or two die, and are happy to get rid of the bodys :;):
Melody
Apr 21st 2007, 08:52 PM
I had a feeling there would be a catch. Thanks for the enlightenment!
thegrandpoohbah
Apr 22nd 2007, 08:10 PM
I have this if you want it:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/thegrandpoohbah/DSCN3237.jpg

It's about 6-7" wide. I got it from my uncle when I picked up all that dead base rock. I have no use for it so it's yours if you want it.
Melody
Apr 22nd 2007, 11:19 PM
That looks cool! I would definitly be interested. PM your price or trade conditions, if you would please.::D: Thanks!

Such an intricate 'construction'.... amazing really.
Melody
Jul 15th 2008, 10:56 PM
You are not going to believe this (http://cgi.ebay.ca/RED-PIPE-ORGAN-CORAL_W0QQitemZ270255458861QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4630 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), Mr. GP.... :swoon:
thegrandpoohbah
Jul 16th 2008, 09:25 AM
Cool! Now go sell the one I gave you and use the money to buy those light timers that you so desperately need!
Slipstream
Jul 16th 2008, 06:10 PM
You can also buy barnacle shells. They do the same thing, and they also add places for small fish ti hide inside.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/images/Categoryimages/thumbnail/th_21144_28339Pz-IO.jpg
Melody
Jul 16th 2008, 06:18 PM
Cool! Now go sell the one I gave you and use the money to buy those light timers that you so desperately need!

I don't want to sell it, I like it, but it's coming out of the water and I'm now officially a collector :laugh: . BUT seriously, I'm giving it back to you. Friends don't :Neener: when these things happen and I'll never need money bad enough to stab someone in the back for it. It has to be bad karma if nothing else...lol.

Yours/mine/ours is smaller than his. I can't see it being worth $1000 as he says, but I'm no coral collecting expert by any means. It's kind of a sad representation of what humans have done, when you think about it.::(: