[Coral-List] Fwd: Summary of Tag Findings, Thank You!

[Jeremy Raynor]

Coral List Recipients,



Thank you all for the responses regarding the question of coral tagging
materials for in situ use. I wanted to summarize and share these finding
with the rest of you, as I found some strong trends and plenty of useful
information.



Contributors suggested:


Cattle Tags

http://www.amazon.com/1-100-Number-Plastic-Livestock-Cattle/dp/B00M1OHQAK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_199_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51WwuMH91BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1WMS42JNSTXWYMRN7HMW



https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30e07082-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5


Pros:Cheap, High Contrast, Durable

Cons: Limited Numbering System


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Custom Plastic Tag (Peterson Type)

http://www.colourtechusa.com/mjpeterson/keytags-sm.php?subtype=keytags-sm


Pros: High Level of Customization, Ability to put Graphics

Cons: Could get Pricey


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Label Maker Embosser Tags (DYMO)

http://www.amazon.com/DYMO-12966-Mechanical-Embosser-Tape/dp/B0000AQOD3


Pros: Customization, Relatively Cheap, Physical Letters / Numbers

Cons: Must physically punch out each tag, takes time, must puncture to
attach



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Plastic Poultry Tags

https://nationalband.com/products/plastic-banettes-907/

Pros: Cheap, High Contrast, Variety of Size and Types

Cons: Small band, unclear attachment method



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ID Card Printer



https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30e07082-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5


Pros: Very High Level of Professionalism and Customization, Ascetics, Long
Lasting

Cons: Very Expensive Initial Investment


Thank you all so much for this information and links, it was very helpful
to my project and I sincerely appreciate all of your feed-back.

Best Regards,
Jeremy