kmatysek
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We have a relatively big (12" in diameter), gorgeous yellow sarcophyton elegans in a 90g. My only attempt at propogation was with a small extension that was at the base of this coral and was in the shadow. That was two years ago and it is now a good 7-8 inches in diameter.
I think I'm brave enough to tear into the original since it's offspring is such a substantial size (even if I kill it, I haven't lost).
I've read up on how to do it. I've seen the recommendations of cutting it like a pie or like a donut (and leave the center in tact). Any recommendations? Nothing I've read tells me how it will affect the appearance of the original coral. I'm a little sentimental about it since it was one of the first corals we bought. Will how I cut it be obvious in its appearance once it's recovered? Or will it look like new in time?
I think I'm brave enough to tear into the original since it's offspring is such a substantial size (even if I kill it, I haven't lost).
I've read up on how to do it. I've seen the recommendations of cutting it like a pie or like a donut (and leave the center in tact). Any recommendations? Nothing I've read tells me how it will affect the appearance of the original coral. I'm a little sentimental about it since it was one of the first corals we bought. Will how I cut it be obvious in its appearance once it's recovered? Or will it look like new in time?