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09/12/2007, 04:49 AM
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Fragging problem
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I´ve started the fragging buisness, but i´m having problems. i´m using tooth pick, string and a tile along with super glue. My tooth pick how ever always splits my frag in two causing it to die, what am i doing wrong?
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09/12/2007, 06:28 AM
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What species of corals are you trying to frag? Got any pictures of your technique?
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09/12/2007, 06:42 AM
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No pics yet, i´m just fragging soft leathers for now.
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09/12/2007, 07:01 AM
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Are you sure they're actually dead? Most softies will wilt right up after fragging, but will usually rebound after a few days.
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09/12/2007, 08:16 AM
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What do you mean by "wilt right upp"?
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09/12/2007, 08:21 AM
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the toothpick may be too big for the frag, use mesh or needle in thread and see if it works better for you. I've also rubberbanded a few corals. just my 2 cents
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09/12/2007, 08:23 AM
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Won´t i have to remove the thread eventiualy?
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09/12/2007, 08:26 AM
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You dont have to but if you do its easy, just tug it out. Depending on the coral I usually just cut it flush and the coral will grow over it and you'll never know it was there.
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09/12/2007, 08:28 AM
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THank´s a lot
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09/12/2007, 08:51 AM
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Your frag could be to small , how big or your frags?
I have done leathers like that with on prob (2" or so. |
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09/12/2007, 08:54 AM
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they are about 0,5-1 inch
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