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Fragging a Cyphestrea

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by e lowther, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. Jun 16, 2012 #1
    e lowther

    e lowther Inactive User

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    Anybody the correct way to frag a Meteor Shower Cyphestrea? The one I have has completely encrusted the rock and I need to know if I should take a scapel to it and just peel of the coral or if it has to grow on a new rock?
    Thanks
         Evan
     
  2. Jun 16, 2012 #2
    glaspie69

    glaspie69 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I doubt a scalpel is going to cut through it and there's probe ly not going to be any peeling either. If you can remove the rock a diamond blade and a dremel might be the correct answer. If you can't get the rock out....enjoy the colony
     
  3. Jun 16, 2012 #3
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    You have to cut the rock. I know of no other way or you may put some frags around your edges of the growth and let it grow on to them.

    Google is your best
     
  4. Jun 16, 2012 #4
    e lowther

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    Well, the rock is pretty small. It fits in the size of my hand and is currently in the frag tank. So i needed to know the easiest way to frag it off the small rock. It is not on the rock structure in my main tank just to clarify. But is a diamond tip drill bit still the right way to go?
     
  5. Jun 17, 2012 #5
    mfisher

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    Hammer and a chisel.
     
  6. Jun 19, 2012 #6
    fewbert

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    bone cutters
     

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