fraging

[lovin_life]

can u use nail glue when fragiong and could some one plz tell me how i think i know but i want to be sure help me plz!!!

 

[dmjordan]

you can use super glue gel...i wouldn't try nail glue. what are you trying to frag?

 

[fbm]

I have seen lots of people use rubber bands for about 2 weeks then pull the rubber band off after the frag has taken hold of the rock.

 

[demartini]

what are you fragging?

 

[my way]

If the nail glue is a CA glue as most are, yes. Dry the frag and rock with a paper towel, glue and return to the tank.

 

[lovin_life]

finger laether coral and a few polyps

 

[shogun323]

When I frag polyps, I use gel based super glue.

 

[demartini]

Originally Posted by shogun323
When I frag polyps, I use gel based super glue.
same with me.

 

[lovin_life]

what do u do i am not 100 % sure

 

[shogun323]

I take the polyp and dab the base dry. Then I dab the piece of live rock I am attaching it to dry as well. Next I put a little glue on the rock and push the polyp onto it. Let it sit for 30 seconds and you are good to go.

 

[lovin_life]

how do i remove them and what about shrooms

 

[shogun323]

I do it by gently cutting them with a sharp exacto knife at the base. I don't know if that is proper or not though.

When fraggin zoas be sure to use caution as they are toxic.

 

[fbm]

Can they be out of the water this long?

 

[shogun323]

Originally Posted by fbm
Can they be out of the water this long?

I have had them out of water for a few minutes without any problems.

 

[fbm]

Do you make your cut underwater or out of water?

 

[shogun323]

I personally do it underwater when the lights are out and the polyps are closed. It seems to be easier that way and less stressful on the colony.