rock flower nem cutting

[dputt88]

i once heard that you can cut rock flower nems in half for propagation, just like you can with the BTAs. but when i look for information on it there is none.

i would like to hear if anyone has done this before and had success.

 

[garygb]

No and I would strongly advise against it with this species, Epicystis crucifer. These anemones only propagate sexually, not by asexual fission. So, cutting it would very likely simply kill the anemone.

 

[dputt88]

i have another guy on a forum saying that he has done it before so im bumping this to get more opinions. i know they may not split naturally that doesnt necessarily mean it cant be done.

so again has anyone tried this? success or failure?

 

[Crna]

From what I've read, cutting them is bad.

 

[mcginnisandrew]

interesting article about aquaculture of these nems:
http://www.reef2rainforest.com/2012/08/27/ugly-duckling-anemones-in-a-new-light/

maybe you could get this to happen in your aquarium if you have a male and female?