sterile blade in tank

jjlove · 06/06/2009, 11:06 AM

hey guys, im looking to propagate some softies. is it okay to do this inside my nano?

JamesJR · 06/06/2009, 12:20 PM

you don't need a sterile blade to cut corals. I've always used either a straight edge razor blade or an exacto knife and been fine. you may need to watch the other corals in the tank and see how they respond.
some soft corals can release strange toxins when they are cut open and this can bother other corals. Leather corals are especially prone to do this.

Kdocimo90 · 06/06/2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by JamesJR
you don't need a sterile blade to cut corals. I've always used either a straight edge razor blade or an exacto knife and been fine. you may need to watch the other corals in the tank and see how they respond.
some soft corals can release strange toxins when they are cut open and this can bother other corals. Leather corals are especially prone to do this.

That is why I try to propagate EVERYTHING outside of the tank. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

06/06/2009, 11:06 AM	#1
jjlove Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 236	sterile blade in tank hey guys, im looking to propagate some softies. is it okay to do this inside my nano?

06/06/2009, 12:20 PM	#2
JamesJR Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,733	you don't need a sterile blade to cut corals. I've always used either a straight edge razor blade or an exacto knife and been fine. you may need to watch the other corals in the tank and see how they respond. some soft corals can release strange toxins when they are cut open and this can bother other corals. Leather corals are especially prone to do this. __________________ Just when I thought you couldn't be any dumber you go and do something like this....And totally redeem yourself! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon