Cutting xenia

cubman20 · 10/25/2009, 07:19 PM

I need to frag some xenia can i just cut it at the base with a razor blade. Then glue it to a rock

BLKTANG · 10/25/2009, 07:21 PM

yup

BLKTANG · 10/25/2009, 07:22 PM

Run some corbon if you gotta cut it in the display.Just to be safe.

jlt23 · 10/25/2009, 07:29 PM

Be aware that they stink. Your hands will smell afterwards.

cubman20 · 10/25/2009, 07:34 PM

thanks

no_Wedge · 10/25/2009, 07:46 PM

i always cut mine in tank however usually glue will not stick them, they will break off. I use either a rubber band down the middle, or the bridal net over it.

psteeleb · 10/25/2009, 08:12 PM

I never had any luck with glue

I would just grab one close to the base with a pair of those small medical type pliers and yank a stem off. I would put the frags in a berry basket I kept up against my overflows that had rubble in it. The frags would attach themselves in a couple days.

ROB2005 · 10/26/2009, 09:15 AM

Be warned that any remnant left over from the cut stalk will regrow in a few weeks time.

moze229 · 10/26/2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ROB2005

Be warned that any remnant left over from the cut stalk will regrow in a few weeks time.

This is a very good point. Also, in regards to cutting in the display, beware of little chunks that can escape and float away. If your not careful, you'll have this stuff taking over your tank. I always take some tank water and put in a separate container and cut in the container and dispose of the water afterwords. No worry about escaped chunks or any toxins released. Take pieces and bridal net over a small piece of live rock. Within a week your set with new frags.

Matt

10/25/2009, 07:19 PM	#1
cubman20 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tinley park il Posts: 710	Cutting xenia I need to frag some xenia can i just cut it at the base with a razor blade. Then glue it to a rock

10/25/2009, 07:21 PM	#2
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	yup __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

10/25/2009, 07:22 PM	#3
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Run some corbon if you gotta cut it in the display.Just to be safe. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

10/25/2009, 08:12 PM	#7
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	I never had any luck with glue I would just grab one close to the base with a pair of those small medical type pliers and yank a stem off. I would put the frags in a berry basket I kept up against my overflows that had rubble in it. The frags would attach themselves in a couple days. __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

10/26/2009, 09:15 AM	#8
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Be warned that any remnant left over from the cut stalk will regrow in a few weeks time. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

10/25/2009, 07:29 PM	#4
jlt23 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 712	Be aware that they stink. Your hands will smell afterwards.

10/25/2009, 07:34 PM	#5
cubman20 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tinley park il Posts: 710	thanks

10/25/2009, 07:46 PM	#6
no_Wedge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 422	i always cut mine in tank however usually glue will not stick them, they will break off. I use either a rubber band down the middle, or the bridal net over it.