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belzebuth 09-16-2009 08:41 PM

How to frag Fox coral ???
 
Has anyone ever divided a fox coral? My Fox coral is taking too much real estate. I just want to ensure I am doing this the right way.

Thank you

Drock169 09-16-2009 09:47 PM

dremel with a diamond wheel, cut the polyp with a clean xacto blade separating the polyp so each side has a mouth. then begin scoring the skeleton on each side. you should be able to cut right through, fox corals typically dont have too thick of a skeleton.

belzebuth 09-16-2009 11:13 PM

Thank you for the info. I will try it.

Myka 09-17-2009 01:14 AM

I've done it similar to the way Drock describes. Works well. Although I prefer to have several mouths on each frag - just in case. ;)

whatcaneyedo 09-17-2009 01:24 AM

Heres an article that may help: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/gh/index.php

I like fragging LPS with a wet tile saw (paid $60 at Princess Auto) but if you can afford it there are some really nice hobby size wet diamond bandsaws like the Inland DB100 that make it even easier and less risky. Look on ebay for best price.

belzebuth 09-17-2009 02:22 AM

Awsome, thank you. That shows well what to do. I do have a wet tile saw. Used the thing once.


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