The ultimate frag tank - the time lapse is awesome!
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLAZDTUUSdE

I've always believed that the long term viability of coral reefs is to make it profitable for locals to preserve them. Aquaculture like this is one way.

While over harvesting of wild stock is obviously detrimental, complete reliance on frag trading amongst hobbyists could be just as bad in the long run because then there would be less monetary incentive for the people who live by coral reefs to properly maintain them.

Beautiful corals, amazing to see the time lapse

Wow.

Wondering what caused the died off in the areas they're replanting near the end of the clip.

Well, I can't really fit that in my office...

The time lapse was awesome though!

Incredible growth, wish mine did that in 6 months....lol

that is awesome! Glad that they are doing it for sure!

I'd settle fro that much in 12 months!!!

That would be an awesome job!

Makes you wish you lived near the ocean so you could take part....