Anyone cut an anemone?

[davocean]

I've had my Sebae and LTA for 4 years now, and they're just getting too big, about 16" each.
It's getting really hard to keep them from touching corals.
My LFS wants me to cut them in half or quarters and sell him sections.
I've never done this, and I'm really nervous to do this.
I'd like to hear from anyone who has done this.
Is it better to cut in half, or quarter?
Do I cut the foot?
How long to heal?
Will they look nice and round again?
Am I asking for trouble?
I've had them for so long I'm really proud and attached to them, and don't want to loose them.

 

[kevin21]

I was at the NERAC event and anthony calfo put on a presentation of propagating an anemone. all he did was cut it right through the mouth. should take 1-2 weeks to recover.

 

[SVXH6]

if you were to do this i would cut in half not in quarters.. this is also typically usually done to BTA's, i have not heard of anyone doing this with a sebae, or LTA.. i could be wrong.. but i believe they have done this with carpets also.. just be sure to make very clean cuts.. if you are attached to them i wouldnt do it, too much of a risk, these are not known to "split" in captivity they are known spawners, could they survive possibly, but i wouldnt risk it..

 

[TOURKID]

oh oh time to get a new BIGGER tank!!

or maybe a second smaller one. you could have a clown/anemone display

 

[davocean]

Tourkid,
Man, I didn't want to even suggest it cause I know most everyone else here is as big of a reefaholic as I am!
Yeah, I am thinking of going Bigger, 150 or 180.
But I'm also trying to own my tank, and not have my tank own me!
Decisions
They are so big and beautiful, splitting them is almost like hearing a chick talk about a breast reduction, it just don't sound right!
I do like the idea of a nem tank, but that means 2 of everything $$.

 

[stykthyn]

you could sell one to me and the have plenty of room

 

[reverendmaynard]

If you plumb the two tanks together, it's not so bad on the maint and equipment.