MisterReefer Report post Posted April 15, 2014 After doing some research online, I believe this frag is a Blastomussa Merletti because of its cylinder-like skeleton.It has about five heads and is still glued to a plug. People online say to use a hammer and chisel, or a Dremel. I never fragged a coral before, but I think I have the tools needed to do it. Is it safe to frag this blasto? If so, can anyone draw cut lines on the retracted blasto picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekFF Report post Posted April 15, 2014 It is a blasto. You can use a dremel to cut between the heads. I'd recommend buying a diamond cutting disk for the dremel. Kinda pricey but I've been using my diamond bit for 1.5 years and it's still got life left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiabloCorals Report post Posted April 15, 2014 That merletti frag is pretty small, fragging it right now may not be the best idea IMO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merith Report post Posted April 15, 2014 I agree with Jess on that one. I've got one that looks the same, the heads are about twice the size and I'm still holding off a bit before fragging it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamond Jack Report post Posted April 16, 2014 If you frag that you probably only end up with 2-4 heads still alive. There will be collateral damage. I'd keep growing it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterReefer Report post Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks everyone. While waiting for it to grow out, should I remount it on live rock or keep it on the plug and just wedge it somewhere on the rock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
box209 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 If you plan on fragging it I would leave it alone on the plug then once you do frag it glue a piece to the rock so it can grow and use the other one to grow out more frags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Rivera Report post Posted April 16, 2014 I agree leave a head or 2 on the plug for propagation and mount what you want to keep to the rocks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterReefer Report post Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Holy crap, I didn't know I posted this in 2014! The colony is over three years old!! So if I didn't get the frag at the 2014 Reefapalooza in the OC, I must have gotten it at a small show in Hayward, CA 2014. I'm still trying to figure out how to frag this thing! Hahaha! It's still on a plug, but I think some polyps attached themselves to the live rock. Check out the growth!!! I counted about 20 heads! But damn, 3 years! there should be way more heads right!!? Edited August 10, 2017 by MisterReefer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favia Report post Posted August 10, 2017 7 hours ago, MisterReefer said: Holy crap, I didn't know I posted this in 2014! The colony is over three years old!! So if I didn't get the frag at the 2014 Reefapalooza in the OC, I must have gotten it at a small show in Hayward, CA 2014. I'm still trying to figure out how to frag this thing! Hahaha! It's still on a plug, but I think some polyps attached themselves to the live rock. Check out the growth!!! I counted about 20 heads! But damn, 3 years! there should be way more heads right!!? I would find someone that has a ban saw. Easier to cut around the heads. Personally I would leave it the way it is. Very nice piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterReefer Report post Posted August 10, 2017 Doesn't our club own a bandsaw? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favia Report post Posted August 11, 2017 The club does. I don't think it is in the best shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterReefer Report post Posted August 12, 2017 On 8/10/2017 at 6:07 PM, ROOTS said: The club does. I don't think it is in the best shape. That's not good On 8/10/2017 at 6:25 PM, GrizFyrFyter said: I plan on getting an Inland saw in the next six months when I set up the frag tank. Members will have access but that doesn't help right now.... I assume your looking to cut it for the grow out contest Oh cool!! hehe, I was just interested it fragging one polyp to bring to the BBQ for the swap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
