Hey all, I know this is probably a noob question but I haven't fragged a coral yet do just thought if ask first. I've got some orange bam bams an managed to get them to grow from their original plug onto another that I will be giving to one of my friends. My question is if its okay to just cut the mat of tissue in between the plugs or do I need to do something different?
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If you're just snipping the mat between 2 rocks/plugs, just slice it with a sharp blade. I use a scalpel or an exacto knife. People recommend gloves and safety glasses, but they might be overkill for the above. Now, before you go cutting you should read up on palytoxin and its effects and then decide for yourself what is and isn't overkill. IME, your big considerations are: work on a surface that is easy to clean, wash your hands and forearms WELL, clean all of your tools with soap, don't touch anything with dirty hands (especially your face) and get all critters and kids well away. Zoas can squirt, so be aware of that. That's why some people wear face shields or glasses. Definitely wear gloves if you have cuts on your hands, consider them anyway. Be careful of steam too. A few people have poisoned themselves and their families by boiling rocks with zoas/palys on them.
I've never had any issues and I often don't wear gloves or goggles, but I'm also very careful while I frag and clean up. Many people frag corals with no problems, you just have to be careful.
I've never had any issues and I often don't wear gloves or goggles, but I'm also very careful while I frag and clean up. Many people frag corals with no problems, you just have to be careful.
If you're just snipping the mat between 2 rocks/plugs, just slice it with a sharp blade. I use a scalpel or an exacto knife. People recommend gloves and safety glasses, but they might be overkill for the above. Now, before you go cutting you should read up on palytoxin and its effects and then decide for yourself what is and isn't overkill. IME, your big considerations are: work on a surface that is easy to clean, wash your hands and forearms WELL, clean all of your tools with soap, don't touch anything with dirty hands (especially your face) and get all critters and kids well away. Zoas can squirt, so be aware of that. That's why some people wear face shields or glasses. Definitely wear gloves if you have cuts on your hands, consider them anyway. Be careful of steam too. A few people have poisoned themselves and their families by boiling rocks with zoas/palys on them.
I've never had any issues and I often don't wear gloves or goggles, but I'm also very careful while I frag and clean up. Many people frag corals with no problems, you just have to be careful.
I've never had any issues and I often don't wear gloves or goggles, but I'm also very careful while I frag and clean up. Many people frag corals with no problems, you just have to be careful.
