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Cynarina Lacrymalis, not fragging 11/26/08
Also known
as the Doughnut coral.
<Ah yes>
Greetings to everyone today at
WWM! My question is, Is this coral capable of being Fragged?
<Mmm,
not often successful... there's a need to "get a cut" through the shared
mouth... not easily accomplished>
It has become far to large for my
tank. But I dearly do not want to get rid of it since it is very
interesting.
<Mmm, perhaps a larger tank? Maybe a trade with someone
for something/s smaller?>
I have heard of people using Dremel on some
things. But I fear of the flesh tearing, I do also have a tile saw with
a fresh diamond tipped blade.
<Can generate too much heat, tearing
as well>
Do you think this might do the trick? Finally if this piece
is fraggable what would you say the success rate of the coral would be?
<Too low to suit me... perhaps 10-20%. Bob Fenner>
Brain coral reproduction 07/07/08
Good evening Gentlemen,
It has been a very long time since I have needed your assistance. I
have a wonderful brain coral that I believe is doing so well it has
decided to make me a grandmother.
<excellent>
Could you please
look at the attached photos and tell me what you think?
<Gorgeous pics of polyp drop. Very nice, congrats!>
I am curios
to know if I should move the Montipora capricornis frag or not.
<It's up to you. I know some people like to put rubble under the
coral when this happens so they can easily relocate the "babies."
This is perfectly acceptable.>
I would think that the brain is
aware of another animal living so close to it.
<Mmm, maybe in
some sense it is "aware." However, I doubt it "cares" much either
way. Though, in general, it's likely better for if they are given
more room to grow.>
Would that have a bearing one way or the
other?
<I do believe it's your call. I would move them if it was
convenient to do so. If not, I'd leave them.>
Thanks for your
help.
<Thanks for the pics!>
Val
<Best,
Sara M.> |  
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Acan fragging... – 06/14/07
Hello Crew,
<Chad>
I have 2
Acanthastrea Lord colonies that I want to frag into individual polyps.
What is the best way to do so?
<See Anthony Calfo's... book on
"Coral Propagation", his various articles re (many posted on the Net)...
I'd be cutting a larger colony (bigger than your hand let's say), on a
table/tile saw myself...>
Each colony has 5 to 7 polyps on it. I read
on the website that Anthony C. had an Acan garden that is producing
additional polyps in 2-3 weeks
<Mmm, seems mighty quick...>
by
direct feeding. I would like to try to replicate his garden technique
but I'm not sure how to split the colony up without killing/injuring the
polyps.
Please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Chad
<Large "clippers" twixt the polyps might do here... but I'd use power
tools likely... There is a bunch else to relate concerning eye-cover,
assuring the health of the donor ahead of time, sterile technique... Do
read thoroughly before attempting. Bob Fenner>
Cynarina Propagation? 3/10/07
Hello at WWM, I find your
site very useful, but am stumped on turning up any info on this
topic. I've attached a picture of what has quickly become my
centerpiece coral - a thriving Cynarina which is probably close to
double in size from when I took that picture. I was wondering how
this species
propagates itself as well as if anyone has had
success in any form of fragging etc, the way we can do with other
corals.
<Asexually splitting does occur... the animal undergoing
fission... with size/growth... perhaps adversity. Purposeful
fragging has proven problematical...>
This one seems more
delicate with the type of poofy tissue it has, so I will leave it
alone for now, but I feed it every few nights and it is easily the
healthiest thing in
my tank - I would love to see it find a way
to make babies!
Thank you very kindly,
Christie Lo
<Mmm,
I urge patience... in time it may well "split"... I would post your
query on the various hobbyist BB's as well... but (as usual) take
all posted there with a big bag of salt mix (not just a grain). Bob
Fenner> | 
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Brain (coral) frags, xenia repro. - 04/19/06
Hello,
I was wondering if it was possible, or how to, frag a brain coral.
<Can be scored, cut with a chisel et al., but best cut with a power tool
that is securely mounted... a "wet-saw" for cutting tile, or a band-saw
is most often employed here>
Also, once xenia starts growing all
over the same rock, is it normal for it to sort of grow taller as it
fights for position, the last time it started getting taller was because
a bulb had burned out and they needed more light, I think.
<Happens>
I checked and all the bulbs are good and since the last burn out I have
even got a new lighting system that adds about 55 watts more, they are
reproducing like crazy, and fully opened all day and most of the night,
so I don't think they are unhappy, but when I first got them they were
shorter. Is it because there is almost 10x the amount now versus when I
bought them? Thank you for your time.
<Maybe. Please see WWM re
cnidarian culture:
http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/index.htm
Bob Fenner>
Acanthastrea husbandry II 5/13/05
Anthony, Thanks for the reply.
<always welcome my friend>
Since your acans double so fast, do you
sell them?
<Nope... under no circumstance anymore, in fact, for any
of my coral produced. My interest/time in writing, mentoring on websites
like wetwebmedia.com, and traveling has cut deeply into my farming time.
What I presently produce is given away most often to hobby clubs, public
aquaria or the like. When possible, used in general raffles for
fund-raising for the aforementioned.>
I happen to love Acans for many
reasons, and am putting together an 'Acan Garden'. Brandon
<Like more
than a few other Mussids, they are quite handsome. Best regards,
Anthony> Coral Frag Question 4/1/05
I have a question about
a coral frag. I am new to coral fragging and farming. I have a question
about a specific coral frag I just received. I just got a very rare
color form of an Acanthastrea echinata coral.
<Rare is a relative
term... it usually means "sucker" BTW (nefarious marketing by
unscrupulous vendors.>
The frag is only about 1/2" wide. It is on a
rock that is about 3/4" wide and about 3/4" tall. I need to get the
coral to grow on other pieces of rock, but I'm not sure what the best
approach is.
<Feed it heavily. I target feed my Acans and they double
every 2-3 weeks! It is one of the fastest and hardiest corals available.
The sales of such fast growing corals at high prices is just
embarrassing>
If I set this rock containing the frag on another rock,
the frag won't actually touch the bigger rock as it would sit about 3/4"
taller than the bigger rock. What would be the best way to position this
frag rock to get the Acanthastrea to spread since it is not on a flat
piece of rock? Thanks.
<I literally grow mine as free living polyps
on oolitic sand. I target feed them daily, and they double almost twice
monthly. For more info on the price gouging sellers of these corals...
do read my "Reef Trendy" article in February reefkeeping.com e-zine.
Kindly, Anthony>
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