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Acropora Sale

Acroporas are many reefkeepers' favorites, and for good reason!!  They are one of main "reef building" types of corals that so many picture in their minds when they think "corals."

They are as diverse as they are beautiful, with at various times and sources, over a hundred species available to the hobbyist.

However they are not recommended for "newbies." You should NOT "cut your teeth" on them ... learn corals with easier, less sensitive, less expensive types (such as leathers, mushrooms, polyps, LPS - large polyped stony - corals), and then, after gaining experience and understanding the husbandry required, graduate to Acroporas, and other SPS (small polyped stony) corals.






We offer Acroporas in box lots (usually 10-12 to 20) direct from the overseas suppliers.   We have only the highest quality animals from independent "old-timer" shippers who know their Acro shipping beyond your imagination.






Our products are not the cheaper, commonly commercially available ones. They are 5-star Grade AAA pieces.




There is a one box minimum - one box minimum (just one!) from *any single given site of origin* ... your order will be packed for you at the island of origin.

The wild pieces run from golf ball (small) sized to hand ball, or tennis ball sized (medium), with some ranging to baseball to softball sized (large) ... aquaculture sizing typically runs smaller than wild sizing. Most aquaculture pieces are golf ball to hand ball, or tennis ball sized at best, the Java is called 3"+ colonies. Most Indonesia cultured sources are about that, some will be a little bit under, some will be over that.

Note Acropora shipments are not always a weekly thing, most sites are every two weeks at best. Sometimes due to weather or permits, there might only be one shipment in a month. The Fiji folks are slow, but the best. Tonga has been open, closed, open, closed, etc., I'd suggest Fiji for wild now (and their nano sized assortments of cultured). They have the best wild colonies and Java has the best cultured Acropora colonies now. Generally one of the sources if not two are shipping any given week.

The information below shows the place of origin, tells if wild or cultured, the approximate number of pieces in a box, if the box is "assorted only" or "by species" if the pieces can be selected from a list, then price per piece and box, the day of arrival to LAX, as well as the usual leadtime for ordering. If a source is shipping for Sunday at LAX, you can order by Wednesday and have a box of Acros the next Monday.



BALI
Cultured
18 pieces - By Species
$37.50 each - $675 box
Arrival LAX: Sunday
Leadtime: 1-2 weeks

Bali Species List *



BALI
Cultured
Deepwater & Shallow types
18 pieces - Assorted Only
$37.50 each - $675 box
Arrival LAX: Sunday
Leadtime: 1-2 weeks

See Bali Photos



FIJI
Wild
10-15 pieces - Assorted Only
$45 each - $675 box
Arrival LAX: Tuesday
Leadtime: 2 weeks
If only 10 pcs., they are larger (more freight)
and priced higher to us, same price to you.

See Fiji Photos



JAVA
Cultured
17 pieces - Species & Color
$45 each - $765 box
Arrival LAX: Sunday
Leadtime: 1-2 weeks
Birdfish's favorite lately

Java Species List *



KUPANG
Cultured
17 pieces - Assorted Only
$45 each - $765 box
Arrival LAX: Sunday
Leadtime: 1 week



TONGA
Wild
12 pieces - Color Only
$50 each - $600 box
Arrival LAX: Tuesday
Leadtime: 1-2 weeks
OFFLINE at the present.

See Tonga Photos





Acropora Ordering Page

* Note: When ordering from sites that offer species Lists, you may ordered assorted if you want. If you provide a list, your order may or may not exactly match your list for various reasons, such as there were no CITES permits that week for that type or they weren't looking good for shipping, or they were out. Usually, subs will be of a very similar appearing species, or another of something you did order. Often, the lists are filled almost exactly, but not always, and we can't completely control or guaranty the selection of every piece on any given week, order, or box. Actual quantities may vary slightly ... adjustments will be made after your shipment arrives. Fiji will ship 10-15, the Indonesia area sites like Bali, Kupang, and Java run 17-20 usually.

Prices above are FOB (freight on board) LAX. You pay domestic freight to your local airport from LAX. IF different sources arrive on different days and can't be joined, but you can order say Java and Bali the same day, as they both arrive at LAX on Sunday. The corals get to you the day after the "LAX" day shown above. We have supplied these corals to wholesalers, stores, and the biggest farmers in the country. You will be very satisfied too.

Most boxes will have at least couple or a few pieces you will have never seen, or maybe saw in a picture once. Many customers say they have not ever seen pieces like these. Excellent health, great sizing, not to mention our superb customer service. ;)

We always recommend dipping if not running a quarantine tank. Their health is great.   DOA's are near zero. So, if you are thinking of doing some Acropora stocking or fragging, I assure you that you would be thrilled with any of the boxes above.











Acropora Ordering Page

E-mails received from customers ...

Re: Fiji Acropora
"Everything arrived safe and sound.
Whomever packs these corals does a great
job.  All 15 Acros are colorful and beautiful
whole colonies.  All arrived packed in plenty
of fresh smelling water.  They arrived at
about 66 degrees F., which is not bad
at all considering that they spent time in the
belly of a plane.  Thanks for your insight
and great communication. "
Jim B., Denver, CO
Feb. 2013

Re: Java Acropora
"Well I received the two boxes around 4pm today.
Anyways, all is well, one was dead in the normal
dry bag with rock salt. Another was dead in a bag
with brown stinky water. So 2 DOA and 28 live corals,
I am very pleased with those odds! "
Thanks again!
David F., D.C.
March '10


You can see some of David's great Java Acro
pictures scattered around this page!

A message from Birdfish ...

Fraggers who have purchased these have received a dozen-plus frags or more (immediately) per piece, from any of the wild origin sites.

There are some pictures of the Fiji and Tonga Acropora on the site here that can give an idea of the pieces you get.

They are "World Class" or they wouldn't be here!  

If you split a box with a buddy, make darn sure you have absolutely decided picking terms BEFORE you crack that box open!! We will not be responsible for any injuries.... 

Happy Acros!!
birdfish

To Order - You can just click on the button on the Acropora ordering page. If you have questions don't hesitate to send an e-mail or call. Remember if you have trouble with the toll free, try the cell number. With your order please send us an e-mail with your phone number ... and we'll need to know the name (city) of your nearest major airport.

After ordering you will receive an order confirmation and upon shipment you will receive a shipping notification, which will include the estimated time of arrival for your shipment, as well as other details. The average shipping cost for one box of corals (U.S. destinations only) is approx. $75-100, depending on the airline, and your location.

Please note, orders cannot be accepted from southern California, unless there are flights there from LAX (no LA area orders, sorry). Also no orders can be taken from Hawai'i, Canada, or any international destinations ... thank you!


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