After spending several hours supergluing my fingers together I managed to get a few Zoa frags that look like I wanted them to look. I know there is a wealth of knowlege amongst the members of this forum. With CRAZE coming I'm trying to get enough frags to rent a small table. [Gotta have some extra $ so I can buy some new treasures.] I'm hoping there are other newbies who are also motivated to start fragging. With your help, I'd like to put together a how-to on fragging. I've searched Google and Reef Central and not found anything comprehensive or easy to access. Below is a basic start. Please add or edit anything incorrect.
Fragging Soft Corals 101
Supplies and Tools
*Safety glasses
*Gloves
*Baby powder or cornstarch (make gloves easier to slip on damp hands)
*Sharp knife or scalpel
*Super Glue (gel preferred)
*Frag plugs, rubble rock, small shells, etc.
*Wedding veil, fishing line, etc.
Safety
*Some corals contain lethal toxins. Always use gloves and eye protection when fragging. Use a full face shield when cutting Zoanthids and Palys
*Super Glue should be used in a well ventilated area
*Keep Super Glue off skin
General Techniques
Techniques - Polyps
Techniques - Stalk Corals
Techniques - Sea Mat Corals
Techniques - Mushrooms
Techniques - Ricordias
Techniques - Leathers
Fragging Soft Corals 101
Supplies and Tools
*Safety glasses
*Gloves
*Baby powder or cornstarch (make gloves easier to slip on damp hands)
*Sharp knife or scalpel
*Super Glue (gel preferred)
*Frag plugs, rubble rock, small shells, etc.
*Wedding veil, fishing line, etc.
Safety
*Some corals contain lethal toxins. Always use gloves and eye protection when fragging. Use a full face shield when cutting Zoanthids and Palys
*Super Glue should be used in a well ventilated area
*Keep Super Glue off skin
General Techniques
Techniques - Polyps
Techniques - Stalk Corals
Techniques - Sea Mat Corals
Techniques - Mushrooms
Techniques - Ricordias
Techniques - Leathers