Fragging a bubble coral

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Well I did it I cut my bubble coral and It went well.


So I used a cutoff wheel that did a great job and cut like butter.
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I definitely was nervous but keep it together and after the first cut there was no turning back!
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So I ended up with 7 large colonies and 2 medium colonies.
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After cutting they got a rinse in a bucket and then a 15-minute iodine solution bath
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Then glue to frag tiles and placed in the new 180 to heal
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So I will update this post in 2 weeks. To update losses or success.
 
Nice! Had to break out the heavy machinery. They look good. Got to get my hands on one of ‘em.
 
Read this string and didnt see, how long did you have that bubble for? I have never seen one that large. For future cutting, wonder if a diamond blade would be safer. I would be concerned of the dust that may introduce to your coral.
 
Read this string and didnt see, how long did you have that bubble for? I have never seen one that large. For future cutting, wonder if a diamond blade would be safer. I would be concerned of the dust that may introduce to your coral.
So first pic is January 2016
2nd pic is January 2020
Fragged april 2020

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Great job on fragging! The frags are looking great! Will you be shipping? I'm in Bradenton and may be interested when you start to sell.
 

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