learning how to frag

[Treezer8]

So my next objective in this hobby is learning how to frag corals.
The questions i have are:

What do i need to start?
What are some easy beginner corals to start out with?
And if there is a good book/video out there that shows the process and how it should be done.

Thanks! I'd love to start sharing some of the rare corals i have with friends

 

[bjohanson1234]

The easiest corals are the branching stoney corals. Just break them between their heads. Mushrooms are also easy. Just slice them like a pie. Make sure that each piece has some of the mouth in it.

 

[little_fish]

There are lots of youtube videos on how to frag different corals, just type in what you want to frag

 

[fastrd400]

Most coral is fairly easy to frag, it just takes a bit of knowledge and the right tools. You can buy a coral propagation kit, it includes all the tools you'd need.

There were a few videos here on LR from members that helped me back in the day.

 

[Treezer8]

Would you mind linking me to a good propagation kit?

 

[fastrd400]

Just look on BRS for one. You should get a scalpel, bone cutters, and tweezers in the kit as far as tools.

 

[kbuser92]

And Super Glue to attach them to a nice little piece of rubble (or one of those ugly plugs if you wish).

I use a dedicated fragging bowl, too (I think mine is 9" round and 2" deep or so). If you glue a coral to a rock, just dip it back in the saltwater for a second and it cures instantly.

 

[Cheeser]

And Super Glue to attach them to a nice little piece of rubble (or one of those ugly plugs if you wish).

I use a dedicated fragging bowl, too (I think mine is 9" round and 2" deep or so). If you glue a coral to a rock, just dip it back in the saltwater for a second and it cures instantly.

...and gloves and eye protection...very important!
Also coral dip.

 

[Treezer8]

Whats coral dip? And yea i already have some reef safe glue stuff

 

[Cheeser]

I use coralrx . U can also just use an iodine solution. It'll help the coral heal.

 

[Treezer8]

Oh ok, thx

 

[AllReady]

The easiest corals are the branching stoney corals.

I'll say, just try and stop me from creating a few new frags every time I go to do maintenance with these bricks I call hands. :D

 

[kbuser92]

Who wears ppe? I do! I toss my hard hat on, too. ; )

I dont use coral dip and have never had issuesk but it does help if you choose to use it.

 

[bjohanson1234]

Who wears ppe? I do! I toss my hard hat on, too. ; )

I dont use coral dip and have never had issuesk but it does help if you choose to use it.

You should see the PPE I throw on. Safety toe boots, FR jump suit and personal gas monitor:mrgreen:

 

[jase]

at least wear a face shield if ur fragging zoanthids as they are really toxic

 

[kbuser92]

Hard hat, o/a welding faceshield, foundry leathers (except for nitrile gloves; leathers too thick), shit kickers and my WWII USAAF issue gas mask.