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FAQs about Acroporid Coral Reproduction, Propagation
Related Articles: Acroporids, SPS
Corals,
Related FAQs: Acroporids 1,
Acroporids 2,
Acroporid Identification,
Acroporid Behavior,
Acroporid Selection, Acroporid Compatibility,
Acroporid Feeding,
Acroporid Disease, Acroporid Systems,
Stony/True Coral,
Coral System Set-Up, Coral
System Lighting, Stony Coral
Identification, Stony Coral Selection, Coral
Placement, Foods/Feeding/Nutrition,
Disease/Health, Propagation,
Growing Reef Corals, Stony
Coral Behavior,
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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
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