Fragging Montastrea sp.

Discussion in 'Frags' started by geekdafied, Aug 13, 2008.

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  1. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    He, he, he I have some monti I will trade you, in fact you can have the whole monti!;D with another monti colony thrown in for free. But you have to take it today, within the next hour or two!

    That is an awesome looking coral! Love the colors!
     
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  3. 1st time

    1st time Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What a beautiful coral, Unfortunately, I'm so new I don't have anything someone would want or to trade.
     
  4. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    If it wasnt hazardous to ship this dipping stuff to you, I would, but I will have to pass on the "nudi's", I mean monti's, hahaha!
     
  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I was mistaken, what I had was actually not a coral...come to find out it was an entire sheet of closely netted NUDIBRACHS that just disguised themselves as a MONTI...I dipped em again with something similar to the dipping stuff and all I can say is, WOW!:eek: thank goodness they only eat monti! I have enough to wipe out the Great Barrier Reef! That does not even include the eggs that are still on there! I am not going to say what I used, as this was a very last ditch effort to save the coral......and I will have to thank the person who recommended to me. But that coral will NOT GO BACK to my display if it survives for at least a couple months, I will continue to dip it with my magic stuff, I will continue to use Prazipro on both the QT tank and my display tank.....no monti for at least 3-4 months in my main display

    I still think you are making a mistake not trading me... not too many people have this talented group of nudis that can disguise themselves as an actual coral;D
     
  6. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    I am in awe of anyone who has the guts to cut up such a beautiful/expensive coral.
     
  7. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    I wouldnt call it guts, lol... Im not your average reefer, I like to experiement and try new methods. I especially like challenges. I enjoy it even more when someone says it can't be done and I find a way to do it.
     
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  9. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    what makes you think that can be done....lol that's the spirit
    lmao! j/k go luck buddy!
     
  10. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    There are some corals I will not cut up. I know they can be fragged, but the success rate is less then 50%, closer to 25%. Thats a waste of a nice coral.
     
  11. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Hey Geek a hammer and cold chisel works wonder on Blasto's and maze brains also LOL Thats how I cut up any type coral like this ..Big chunks and little chunks
     
  12. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Ive used that too. It just depends on the rock. Sometimes thats your only choice. I try to use my cutters as much as possible, it just makes cleaner cuts.