CUTTING my BTA

[nlr17]

my lfs store mentioned to be something about cutting your BTA, has anyone heard of this or done this? I think it would nice to do if it didn't harm it, instead of waiting for it to split on its own.

 

[colby]

yes..it can be done. Anthony Calfo does it all the time, just saw hi do it at IMAC..really bright guy. However there is some technique to it that I cannot fully explain so I would recommend trying to talk to him and get a hold of some of his work before you try it.


Colby

 

[JSeymour]

Wet Web Media has a faq all about "manual fission". Personally, I'd have to see this done to even attempt it.

 

[cb747]

Ive done it and still do. Just slice it in half after its been properly conditioned. Its that easy.

 

[Purple Penguins]

what is properly conditioned?

 

[nlr17]

thanks for the replys, yea whats proper conditioning?

 

[cb747]

Well fed and unstressed for 3 to 4 months before cutting. This is per Anthony Calfos recomendations. I have several anemones that are currently being conditioned and 1 that is curently being propogated.

 

[Lubu]

How abou the mouth? Do you cut it across as well?

 

[ruby1sam]

Do you just use a razorblade??

 

[cb747]

Try to slice it evenly in half. Ive done it with a razor blade but a nice sharp NON serated knife works best. You dont want to tear but give it a nice clean cut.

 

[shred5]

There are two types of rose btas I guess one that can be cut this way and one that can not. I am not sure about the greens.


Dave

 

[cb747]

There being 2 different RBTAs is news to me. GBTAs can be done the same way as well.

 

[jhorricks]

It can be done quite easily with a sharp razor. right through the mouth down the center. surprising how much they can tolerate.

 

[Slakker]

I don't know if RedSonja is still around on the forums, but you might try to PM her for some advice as well. She practically has a BTA farm going in her basement, most of which she's cut.