Fragging Purple Ribbon Gorgonian

[Newreeflady]

Hi, i'd like to frag this coral. I have read that it may not be ok to expose some gorgs to air...

Does anyone know if this is truly the case for this species? It seems like a real project to frag and scrape tissue all underwater.

This is the first time i'll be fragging this species, and tips would be helpful.

Best,
-A

 

[Newreeflady]

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[SDguy]

Check the GARF website...I believe they culture/frag this particular species.

 

[Newreeflady]

Thanks, SDguy, I read it, and followed their instruction... worked very nicely!


-A

 

[SDguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9168391#post9168391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Newreeflady
Thanks, SDguy, I read it, and followed their instruction... worked very nicely!


-A

Let me know how it goes as time goes on. I have 4 species of gorgs, including the ribbon, that I will eventually want to frag.

 

[Newreeflady]

Hi Peter. Sure, no problem.

Also, I can't seem to find the info i'm looking for. But, the tip on one of the branches had some problem on it and after a couple of days, it looks like that tip was starting to fall apart. I assume this was tissue damage, and that it was rotting. I just cut the little bit off. The rest looks great. I wonder, though, how to insure this tip not become infected now that i've cut it. Really, I guess i'm not sure to seal it with glue, or leave it be.

thoughts?
thx,
Angela

 

[Obi-dad]

Greg Hiller has an article on propogating gorgonians in RK mag that may help

 

[Newreeflady]

I just want to note that cutting off the affected area seemed to do well. It healed over within a week and shows no sign of further infection. I used coral clippers to cut off the small tip that was affected. I took no other action (ie, I put no glue on it or anything.)

-A

 

[SDguy]

Some more info for you....of my 4 gorgs, the purple ribbon is the fastest grower by far....be prepared to frag often

 

[Newreeflady]

Glad to hear, it seems to be growing and it has already shed once.

-A

 

[SDguy]

Oh yeah, my ribbon also "sheds" the most...