Can someone tell me how to frag a coral?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by BrianJ, Jun 22, 2011.

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  1. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Im not sure what the name of the coral is, but it attached itself to my zoas. Luckily They arent stinging each other but its spreading like fire all over my zoas. I have no idea how to frag corals because ive never had to before. Anyway is there a way to remove it without damaging the stalk or the coral its self?? please give me advice im a total newbie to doing this sorta stuff, if you need a picture let me know.
     
    BrianJ, Jun 22, 2011
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  2. cgarner

    cgarner Skunk Shrimp

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    A picture would be nice.
     
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  3. N3MATOCYST

    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    if you have a picture it would be alot easier to decide how or what to fragment. picture?
     
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  4. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Sure give me one secon,d
     
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  5. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    N3MATOCYST Spaghetti Worm

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    xenias are pretty easy to frag. you can use a razorblade, string, or just plain rip it off the rock xenia, once established is easy as hell
     
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  7. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Cool, just wanted to make sure before doing it thanks for the advice.
     
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  8. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    If you dont remove it all, like leaving some of the stalk behind, it will grow from there again. FYI
     
    dowtish, Jun 22, 2011
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