Djplus1 July 16, 2013 Share July 16, 2013 How difficult is it to frag a gorgonian? I've got this thing kind of dominating the left side of my tank and I think it's preventing my meager zoa garden from getting any light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 16, 2013 Share July 16, 2013 (edited) It's as easy as cutting paper with scissors. Do just that. Cut it as much as you like with scissors. Try cutting at the base of each branch. Edited July 16, 2013 by Jans Natural Reef Foods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 16, 2013 Share July 16, 2013 Once cut like it Jan says, to make it easier to attach, strip off a little of the flesh at the end to expose the center skeleton which feels kind of like a wood twig. The super glue sticks to the bare skeleton better than the flesh which can slime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 July 17, 2013 Author Share July 17, 2013 Do I just glue to another rock? Doesn't seem like I will glue to a plug? Or can I just push fresh cut bases into sand bed? Should I bring some to frag fest? Can I cut them smaller then? Just put them loose in ziplocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 Do I just glue to another rock? That is how I do it, to a small piece of rock rubble. Some people rubber band them to rocks. Doesn't seem like I will glue to a plug? Was that a question or just a statement? Or can I just push fresh cut bases into sand bed? You can do that but secured to a base keeps them from blowing around or getting buried. The portion of tissue below the sand's surface will die. Should I bring some to frag fest? If you want to share them you could. I'm sure people would like a freebie Can I cut them smaller then? I would not make them smaller than an inch so there is enough tissue to help the cutting grow. Just put them loose in ziplocks? For transporting that could be fine. To grow them out, that might not work long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 Thats a beautiful piece tho'. I may have to frag Mine too, Anyone wanna trade.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 July 17, 2013 Author Share July 17, 2013 Do I just glue to another rock? That is how I do it, to a small piece of rock rubble. Some people rubber band them to rocks. Doesn't seem like I will glue to a plug? Was that a question or just a statement? Or can I just push fresh cut bases into sand bed? You can do that but secured to a base keeps them from blowing around or getting buried. The portion of tissue below the sand's surface will die. Should I bring some to frag fest? If you want to share them you could. I'm sure people would like a freebie Can I cut them smaller then? Than what? I would not make them smaller than an inch so there is enough tissue to help the cutting grow. Just put them loose in ziplocks? For transporting that could be fine. To grow them out, that might not work long term. "It" will glue, not I . Stupid ipad likes to miss letters and change the meaning of sentences. How would it work if i decided to bag some to give away at frag fest? Do I just walk up and drop them on a table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 Thats a beautiful piece tho'. I may have to frag Mine too, Anyone wanna trade.lol Post it up in the trading forum and see what offers you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 How would it work if i decided to bag some to give away at frag fest? Do I just walk up and drop them on a table? You can post it up in the "for free" forum before going so you know how many to take or yes you can just bring it and hand it out to people. Contact one of the officers when you get there and they will help you share the frags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 It's as easy as cutting paper with scissors. Do just that. Cut it as much as you like with scissors. Try cutting at the base of each branch. have you had success with that method after a few months? i have not. i usually trim back just the "skin" up to about 1/4" then place the structure in epoxy to prevent shedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 As soon as I.m officially a member after Sunday. You know it. I.m. Lookin forward to all the new perk.s i.ll be receiving. Post it up in the trading forum and see what offers you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 I haven't tried this yet, but hope I will need to a bit later. http://www.garf.org/gorg03/wintergorg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 To donate to FragFest, just trim and bag it and bring it along. We can take care of the rest. For some thicker gorgonians, you may find regular scissors kinda difficult. Bone cutters or wire cutters may be quicker ad they have a rod-like central rib that holds their shape. (Sent from my phone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 I've always had success when trimming them. I strip the end like Coral Hind mentioned and just stick it in a hole in a rock. They grow just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 17, 2013 Share July 17, 2013 I've always had success when trimming them. I strip the end like Coral Hind mentioned and just stick it in a hole in a rock. They grow just fine. lol, as Easy As that.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 18, 2013 Share July 18, 2013 Just fragged it today and gave 2 pieces to My friend down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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