first time fragger needs advice

[kwirky]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

Also, definitely don't frag in your tank!

thanks for the opinion

[kwirky]

ok, I don't really have the means ATM to set up a frag tank, but would I be safe to do my cutting outside of the tank (say in a bucket), then keep the frags in my main tank while I wait for them to attach to their plugs?

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Yes, I believe so.

[mark]

Each month in RC's ReefKeeping on-line mag they feature fragging a different type of coral with lots of pictures. This month is SPS.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/gh/index.php

[Farrmanchu]

It can stay out of the water for long enough to cut it, don't rush because it's out of the tank. What's more important is clean cuts, with a scalpel or razor. Cut off the parts that you want to cut, place them in a container with tank water, then place the original Coral back in the tank. Then you mount the frags with the stitch method, take your time.

[kwirky]

thanks guys. will the fact that the coral's been moved recently affect the fragging? should I give it some time before I trim it?

[andsoitgoes]

Originally Posted by mark

Each month in RC's ReefKeeping on-line mag they feature fragging a different type of coral with lots of pictures. This month is SPS.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-01/gh/index.php

I remember seeing this one and looking at the Dr. Mengala tools

I love the rusty pliers and the comment from the author. I was all freaked about getting stuff that wouldn't rust, etc. frustrating that most of these talk about SPS corals - What about my softies, shroomies? I've found a few, but there needs to be more

[Farrmanchu]

I've fragged Ricordia, Yuma, Chili Coral, but not my Leather, it's not big enough yet. Shrooms are super easy to frag, and heal quickly. I can do a thread on Softie Fragging if the interest is there, got some Zoas to frag too.

[mark]

Originally Posted by Farrmanchu

. I can do a thread on Softie Fragging if the interest is there.

please

[andsoitgoes]

Originally Posted by Farrmanchu

I've fragged Ricordia, Yuma, Chili Coral, but not my Leather, it's not big enough yet. Shrooms are super easy to frag, and heal quickly. I can do a thread on Softie Fragging if the interest is there, got some Zoas to frag too.

Yes, please and thank you!! The mushroom I butchered last week taking it off a rock is healing quite nicely, so I can imagine if it's done properly I'd end up with one heck of a frag!