Fraggin Ric's

[ca2or]

So I am curious. I have read on a few occassions that you can simply cut them like a pizza getting some mouth in every cut. Is that true?

I am not ready to frag yet but I would like to know for when I am

Sorry for the lame pic's. I will take more tomorrow when the MH is on. Only my actinic's were on so they are quite blue...don't really show the color all that well.

 

[nayrgaijin]

Yes! Start with just doing half and watching how it heels though. Just because it's your first time around.

 

[ca2or]

I am so nervous....I know these rainbow's are a bit pricey compared to some of the others. But I want more....MORE.....MORE:waaaht:

 

[nayrgaijin]

Hahaha I definitely wouldn't start with a rainbow as my first Ric fragging experience!
All the ones I have done have been quite successful, I've also found it easier for them to attach to rocks when you put holes in a container and some rubble in there for them to attach to.
Good Luck!

 

[ca2or]

What kind of container? I only have a 60 cube so I don't have a ton of space.

 

[luke33]

Lame pics?????? You have an awesome collection goin on there, looks great! And definately try this on a less expensive shroom to start with.

 

[subielover]

What kind of container? I only have a 60 cube so I don't have a ton of space.

Tupperware works great. Cutting them in half is probably the easiest way, good luck.

 

[Steven Pro]

Cutting them in half right through the mouth is the easiest way plus it has the least risk.

 

[EliteReefs]

yup like most said above. just cut away. but be warned. once you get the hang of it it can be rather addicting. before you know it you will be cutting everything in your tank lol

 

[BayCorals]

Yup, use a very sharp scissor and one slice down the middle. Then use a thumb tack (Super glue will not work) to secure them on the rock until the ric attaches itself to the rock.

 

[Kbra]

Can you use a razor blade and just press down across the mouth thus cutting it in half but maybe still leaving it attached to the original rock?

 

[Y-Diver]

Can you use this same method on Yuma's?

 

[EliteReefs]

Can you use this same method on Yuma's?

yes you can however yumss dont always take to it as well as rics do. just like rics dont take to it as well as regualr shrooms do. all can be done that way but the success in my opinion goes down quite a bit. if i cut ten shroom i have no doubt i will have 20 when i'm done. if i cut 10 rics or yumas i'm sure to lose a few of them most of the time

 

[rng_pw]

what I used to do is get a small tuperware container and fill it with large rubble or snail shells. I then cut the rics (like a pizza and put them into the tupperware and cover with mesh so that they dont blow out but food can still go in. This way the small chunks dont fly all over the tank and they have something to attatch to. Good luck

Ricky,

 

[inactive]

Fl rics frag better than anything IMO. Some yumas do great, others don't. I've cut up lots and lots of all mushrooms!

 

[nanodude87]

thumb tac huh? Never heard of anyone doing that before.

Yup, use a very sharp scissor and one slice down the middle. Then use a thumb tack (Super glue will not work) to secure them on the rock until the ric attaches itself to the rock.

 

[xraided199]

most comments are correct on this one. its funny how i used to be SO afraid to cut anythin in my tanks. now, i think i'm gonna have my right hand surgically replaced with a razor so i can be ready to slice anythin and everythin. as for mush, ric, yuma, FL, i have had luck wit basically all of them, but definitely mushrooms and rics more than the rest.

i'm sure to each his (or hers) own. it'll be nerve wracking the first time doin it, but you'll easily get the hang of it and never ever stop and every single large colony in your tank of whatever species or coral will be on some type of plug, shell, or piece of rock. jus dont try this with fish...not too sure you can get two flame angels from that one you got. hmmm...maybe tryin somethin new tonight...haha jus playin

have fun and be safe!

 

[xraided199]

thumb tac huh? Never heard of anyone doing that before.

yeah used to use string too if you can tie it loosely enough not to cut right thru the flesh of the coral you fragged. but tack works very well. the ric will attach itself incredibly quick

 

[ca2or]

WOW....thank you all for the responces....seems I will be getting my hands wet, and loose most my fingernails for a few days.

 

[puntific]

yes you can however yumss dont always take to it as well as rics do. just like rics dont take to it as well as regualr shrooms do. all can be done that way but the success in my opinion goes down quite a bit. if i cut ten shroom i have no doubt i will have 20 when i'm done. if i cut 10 rics or yumas i'm sure to lose a few of them most of the time

I don't think I've ever lost a Yuma except to "fell off rock and the current blew it away. I take mine on a frag plug and put a sharp chissel on it and wack it with a hammer. Yes, I know it's a softy... but it breaks the frag plug too, and now I have two halves of a mushroom ALREADY ATTACHED!

puntific