Some algae on frag plugs i bought?

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    What should i do if there is some algae on the frags on plugs that i purchased? I dont want the algae spreading to my rocks. Should i re - frag them?
     
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  2. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    If it's just on the plugs get a toothbrush and give them a scrub.;)
     
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  3. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    cool thanks.
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Alot of people wont put plugs in their tank due to hitchhikers. Alot of reefer remove the frag and reglue it to a fresh one.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Truth. 95% of hitchhikers aren't on the coral itself...
     
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    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    how would one do this without damaging the sps frag? I am already super apprehensive to touch or move them cause i think i will make them mad
     
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    well its kind of a trade of. If they are encrusting on the plug you will lose some coral, but you take you bone cutters or toenail clippers and snip them off then glue to a fresh plug with LocLite Gel Super glue.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Mar 25, 2011
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