SPS Accident  - 5/8/2006
Hey everyone,
I had a little accident with an Acropora in my tank. I broke off four 1 inch long pieces - fragging by accident I guess. I have always wanted to
propagate my own coral to become more self sufficient in the hobby. I have some small cylindrical bases for the coral and want to use reef putty to
connect the frags. My question is in regards to the base of the frag being slightly buried in the putty. I need to get at least a couple of millimetres
into the putty to get the frags to stand. Is this alright or should I try something else.
Cheers
Marc
<Marc - Yes, it is OK to stick the frag in.  If it grows, the base will eventually cover the putty.  With new frags, it is usually best to try to duplicate the same lighting and flow they had before they broke off for best results.  However, with a brand new frag, you might want to start the frag lower in the tank and then move it higher over the course of several days.  Best of luck, Roy>

Fragging A Montipora (digitata?) - 03/03/06
I currently have a larger piece of Montipora and would like to frag this.  Any suggestions?
<<Well, if we're speaking about Montipora digitata this is very easy to do.  It's likely you won't even need tools as the skeleton of this coral specie is usually quite soft/brittle.  To frag, carefully snap (or cut with bone scissors/side-cutting pliers, if you wish) a small piece from the branch tips (about 1" long is ideal) and attach these to your choice of mount with a cyanoacrylate adhesive.  M. digitata is quite hardy and takes to fragging well so there is no need to be overly concerned about damaging the coral.>>
By the way your site is great...
<<Thank you...a collective effort.>>
Eric Godin
<<Regards, EricR>>

Mounting M. capricornis Frags - 11/18/05
WWM Crew,
<<Kevin>>
I received a small capricornis frag today, and I am inquiring in to the best way to attach the frag to a small rock for placement in my tank. Is superglue necessary or are there other possible means.
<<Superglue is the best way in my opinion. Very easy to do...gently blot the back of the frag dry with a paper towel, place some superglue (gel) on the back and press to the rock...a quick dip in the tank water while holding the frag in place will speed curing. Once the glue starts to set (usually about 15 seconds), place the frag where it will receive good water flow and adequate light and it will begin to encrust/grow in no time at all.>>
Thanks.
Kevin
<<Regards, EricR>>

Acropora fragging and aggression - 4/5/04 
Hi, what would happen if two of my Acropora corals touched each other? <Sometimes they grow together, other times they kill of the area where they are touching. Do search for SPS aggression on Google. There is much info available on this subject> Also, is there a minimum size an Acropora coral frag has to be? <Not really. I have tried 1/2 inch on up. Sometimes they make it, but there is usually high mortality in very small frags (under an inch)> Thanks, Adam