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Old 01/01/2008, 06:53 PM
gholtmeyer gholtmeyer is offline
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fragging LT plate coral?

A buddy of mine has a really sweet long tentacle plate coral and it is about 8" when totally puffed up. The skeleton base is probably about 4" - 5" diameter. It is too big for his tank anymore. Is it possible to safely frag plate corals? If so, how and how long does it take to heal and get the round shape back?
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Old 01/01/2008, 08:23 PM
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Here you go

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/fotm/index.php
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Old 01/03/2008, 02:13 PM
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Scot, thanks for the link, great read. But, he states that he has not fragged long tentacle plate corals yet. Has anyone had experience doing this or know someone who has? It really is a sweet coral and I would hate to kill it.
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Old 01/03/2008, 05:39 PM
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I'd be really careful considering they usually die when injured due to infection. Not sure how to aviod that though, maybe iodine dips? Hopefully someone has tried this and has some experience for you.
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Old 01/03/2008, 07:05 PM
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Sorry, I have a LTP. I would be surprised, if it can be done with success.
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Old 01/04/2008, 10:44 AM
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Sorry, I have a LTP. I would be surprised, if it can be done with success.
Agreed..

I wouldn't attempt it.
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Old 01/04/2008, 03:01 PM
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I keep a Heliofungia in my tank. That thing is SO sensitive, I really don't see how you could chop it up without killing it. If a hermit crab so much as brushes up against it, it closes up for 15-20 minutes. I can't imagine how it would react to being chopped up into pieces.

They tend to die if you look at them funny; I think fragging might be a little risky with this species.

If you do try it, make sure to dip the frags. Heliofungia are notorious for succumbing to infection VERY quickly.
 

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