FS Green polyp leather

[Deuce67]

I bought this a year ago for $75 at Mr Aqua when it was only 1" in diameter. Its now around 4-5". $125.00

 

[CastleRock]

Thats nice Russ but no softys for me
Hows my Bonsi frag doing*wink wink nudge nudge*

 

[The Haj]

Nice tank

 

[Deuce67]

Doug, that bonsai I have is ticking me off! It lost its colors again and growth just stopped! I dunno why. The first frag has your name on it for sure.

Thanks Haj!

 

[normanviking]

Russ's tank is so nice and clean. His colors are awesome too.

 

[Deuce67]

Thanks for the kind words Dan!

 

[calvin415]

Russ, looks like that orange cap finally took off huh?

 

[Deuce67]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8225358#post8225358 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by calvin415
Russ, looks like that orange cap finally took off huh?

It has been taking off here lately. That pic actually is a few weeks old. My caps are slightly bigger now. It will eventually shade that leather is one of the reason Im selling it.

 

[Deuce67]

Still available and make an offer!

 

[calvin415]

Russ, any chance you could make a couple frags first? I'll buy a frag once I get a tank going again, I just don't have one right this minute...

 

[Deuce67]

I would if I really knew how. Dan(Normanviking) suggested to just cut it up with a sharp scissors or knife. Its not like an sps were I can just break or cut off a branch.

 

[calvin415]

Just like Dan said, just cut a piece off the top and tie or glue it to a piece or rubble...

 

[Crit21]

I found a reference on Wetwebmedia.com. Search for "Sarcophyton Propagation". You'd essentially cut the cap off with a razor blade and both parts will regenerate. You can also frag the cap. There are precautions to follow due to the amount of toxins it could release. Seems a shame to consider cutting up such a specimen though.

 

[normanviking]

It was so easy when me and buddy cut his leather. We just used scissors. Those things grow so fast.

 

[calvin415]

Yeah, but just like cars, parted/fraged out is worth more than the whole...

 

[Deuce67]

With the amount of sps I have, I wont risk it if it releases some toxins if I cut it. No way! I really want it out of my tank to be honest.

 

[calvin415]

Sorry Russ, didn't think about that part... No problem, who ever buys it, please keep me in mind if you are willing to frag a little; it would help cover the costs of it.

 

[Crit21]

I imagine just about all softies can be propagated that way with varying levels of success. It all depends on the risk you want to put up with.

 

[Deuce67]

If I had a seperate prop tank, I would cut it no problem.

 

[normanviking]

I understand that point. We cut around 30 peices off of my buddies. We just rinsed them with tank water and put them in my my sump. I never saw any negative effects on my corals in my main tank. All the frags are 100% alive. I still could not believe the ease of it. That is a good price for that big of one. Good luck with it Russ.