Can I use this knife underwater to frag?

Discussion in 'Frags' started by Ranchero, Mar 31, 2009.

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  1. Ranchero

    Ranchero Plankton

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    I want to use this knife in my tank to frag some zoos attached to a rock. I have seen it used outside of a tank but I cant take the rock out of my tank
     

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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes, as long as it has never been used on something that may cause an issue in your tank. Be sure to clean/dry well.
     
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  3. Ranchero

    Ranchero Plankton

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    Yes its brand new and still in the package
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd probably give it a good rinse and start chopping. What are you fragging?
     
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  5. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    It should work as long as you send the frags out this way 8)
     
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  6. slocal

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    I'd probably steam it for a bit to make sure no contaminants are on it from the factory but that's just me. I'm paranoid like that.
     
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  7. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Agreed

    If you haven't fragged Zoanthids before please research it. Zoanthids can be highly dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Wear gloves and safety goggles and be sure to wash your hands very well when you are done before touching any other part of your body.

    Happy fragging.
     
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  8. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Xacto knife. You are going to want to clean it very well first. The blades have some type of oil on them so they don't rust. Also in salt water it will rust very fast, you are going to want to clean the saltwater off very well afterwards. Not just drying it off you are going to want to wash it in fresh water then dry it really well.
     
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    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Remember to unscrew the top and make sure the slot where the blade goes is rinsed and dry after use.
     
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  10. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'm in the same boat there is no way I am touching my live rock again, EVER! Let us know how its goes because I will be attempting soon myself.
     
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