Plate coral has been fragged

[a2fire2i]

Well, I pretty much did what the reef keeping article (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/fotm/index.php) did. diamond blade with the dremel to score it, then just one clip with tin snips and it came apart. When the dremel was cutting the coral, it was giving off the same smell as when you are in the dentist office getting your teeth drilled. I was able to get 9 frags, and keep the mouth attached with one.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3103.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3107.jpg

I put two layers of egg create under them when i put them in my tank so they are off the sand bed. I am also running my skimmer a little wetter, and also dropped in a bag of carbon.

[JABREEF]

Sweet. I already called dibs on 1 frag. You're a braver man than I am. I couldn't have fragged such a beautiful plate. Good luck Corey!!!

[SoundsFishy2me2]

Looks like a perfect frag job with out any loss from cutting. Nice work on that. I agree with Joe, it's gotta be scarry to cut it up.. What will you do with the new frags and how long do you expect the healing process to take for them?

[a2fire2i]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11292510#post11292510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SoundsFishy2me2
Looks like a perfect frag job with out any loss from cutting. Nice work on that. I agree with Joe, it's gotta be scarry to cut it up.. What will you do with the new frags and how long do you expect the healing process to take for them?


Not sure on the healing time. Hopefully pretty quickly, but I am sure that wont be the case. Since they dont have any mouths, they will need to reply on the lighting to keep them alive. Once they heal, they will be up for sale. Agu, you can have first pick and it will be on the house!

[Ah64av8tor]

If it works out for you, Ill take one for sure.

[mflamb]

Very interesting. Keep us updated.

[a2fire2i]

Not sure what happened yesterday with extension as I wasnt home when the lights were on, but today it has looked pretty well. Of course, its not a great as it was before I fragged it, but it doesnt look like it will die either..

[melonball6]

You are a brave, brave man. I don't know that I would have tried that wit such a beatiful specimen.

[skeeter-doc]

wow, now that it what I call fragging at its finest

everyone calls you brave, I say you are a budding pioneer, it does take bravery to cut your prized coral up into nine pieces, but if no one ever tried it, would we even know about fragging things?

[a2fire2i]

Below are some pics that i just took! I think these frags will be ready to sell really soon! I am thinking 15 for the bigger ones and 10 for the smaller ones. Agu has first choice if he wants one. I will be keeping the one with the mouth.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3110.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3111.jpg

Excuse the yellow tang. He is a rescue victim that needed to be saved! He is a happy little guy that eats like there is no tomorrow thankfully!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3116.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3117.jpg



FTS:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/120/DSCN3120.jpg

[JABREEF]

Do they grow a new mouth?

[a2fire2i]

Joe,
Per the article above "Over time the corals regain their roughly circular form, though sometimes they may have unusual skeletal features, and sometimes multiple mouths."

[Agu]

Corey, I'm in for a frag, pick out my choice.

[saltycreefer]

I've done it with an orange plate. They recover quickly but takes 4 or 5 months for them to grow into circular shapes (my experience)

[Agu]

You should probably give them time to heal for another week or two.

I want a square one, I've never had a square coral ;)

[JABREEF]

Update? Photos maybe?

[a2fire2i]

I will try to take some photos tonight. The frags are prettty close to being back to the tentacle extension that they were before it was fragged.

[ReavesInc]

How do you think they would do shipped to CA?

[a2fire2i]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11368774#post11368774 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReavesInc
How do you think they would do shipped to CA?

I am sure it would do fine, but by the time you would pay for shipping over night across the us, you would probably find one out there for the same price. If you were closer, id consider shipping.

[a2fire2i]

sorry guys, I wasnt able to get a pic tonight. Will try again tomorrow.

[a2fire2i]

Below are some pics taken this AM. Please note that the lights on the tank are not on, and you can already see the frags starting to regain their purple rims.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3213.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3212.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3214.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/a2fire2i/FFS/PLATE/DSCN3215.jpg

[JABREEF]

Nice!!!

[a2fire2i]

So who wants a frag? $15 for the "square" ones and $10 for the triangle ones. I have 3 of each. All are doing great and healthy.

[mrferrit]

if any one from st pete is coming down there id love to have one

just FYI if anyone is traveling =)

[screamincamaro]

I'd like to snag square frag just a little haul from Land O Lakes. Anybody from my area heading down or are you ever in the Tampa area?

[StPeteReefer]

ditto, i live in st. pete, if anyone is going down there, id love to grab one from somebody.

[a2fire2i]

3 squares are accounted for:
Agu, JABREEF, and xxseawolf

[wizsmaster]

WOW! Great Job! I'd be up for a frag!

--marco

[Agu]

Just so you guys know these frags are at least second generation. I got the original coral at an ORCA auction and it was donated as a frag from another colony. The original coral was lime green with the purple skirt.

[hunkafish]

I will be in St pete next Thursday. Will this coral do well under Compact florecents. I'll take the runt if they do. How long in car is ok and what should I bring to transport?

[hunkafish]

My bad coming over the ally then north to Sarasota P/u a nice triangle. i like odd shapes and always take the runt smaller is better

[Agu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11435185#post11435185 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hunkafish
I will be in St pete next Thursday. Will this coral do well under Compact florecents. I'll take the runt if they do. How long in car is ok and what should I bring to transport?

Outgrew my tank under PC lighting...............

[jafish26]

what did you use to cut the coral?

[hunkafish]

Coming over to you next Thursday can P/u on way home that way I will drive strait home and to the tank no more than three hours

[a2fire2i]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11445327#post11445327 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jafish26
what did you use to cut the coral?

Its in the first post of this thread..


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11446009#post11446009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hunkafish
Coming over to you next Thursday can P/u on way home that way I will drive strait home and to the tank no more than three hours

What time are you looking at?

[hunkafish]

I'll be heading back either late afternoon to early evening, I asume a small cooler with plastic bag is all thats needed?

[a2fire2i]

Joe/Agu,

I will be in the Venice area tomorrow afternoon sometime. Would either of you be around?

[JABREEF]

Yes, I will be at work.

[Agu]

Just leave it with Joe and have him call me.

[a2fire2i]

OK..we were unable to meet this weekend. Would it be ok to leave with him next weekend?

[theimpulsive1]

nice job

[Agu]

Joe works saturday mornings ;) .

Whatever works for you Cory.............

[Agu]

Got my frag, thanks Cory it's my first square coral :thumbsup:



When I first got that coral at an ORCA auction it was lime green with a purple rim. Interestingly the color changed to dusty rose with lime green tentacles ( the Mrs description of the color).

[a2fire2i]

Haha..its crazy how much things can change over time. Before I fragged it, the rim had not much color to it for me, now i cannot find a spot without color.

I still have a few triangles for sale or trade..

[Agu]

Bump for good frags ..................

[JABREEF]

It looks great!!! Thanks Cory.