Fragging Help (Watermelon Chalice)

[Darren]

I bought this as a Tyree Watermelon frag a couple of years ago. It is now about 3 inches around. I have a couple of local reefers that want to buy a frag. What is the best way to frag this? As you can see it is "lifted up" off of the frag disc. Thanks.

 

[revhtree]

I'll take a frag too! :D

 

[Darren]

:) Not sure if it will just "snap" off if I put pressure on one side or not. I have never cut one.

 

[bamachamp92]

im not sure how to cut it but that is sweet you need to cut a bunch of it. I would love a piece of that.

 

[Darren]

Thanks. I want to do this today before I lose my nerve. :) Questions I have are:

1. What should I cut it with? Snips?
2. Do I need a mouth with each frag?
3. Once cut can I apply super glue gel directly to the piece and glue it to a frag disc?

Thanks, Darren

 

[bamachamp92]

this is not an expert opinion, I mostly do sps, but i would think you would want one eye with each frag. I would cut a pie shape piece to get one eye with the frag so you dont have to cut any more than nescessary i would use snips or coral cutters and you can glue it down when you cut it.

 

[revhtree]

Do you have fragging tools?

I used a razor blade and cut my chalice right where I wanted. I had to use pressure down and not really cut. The pressure down made the cut.

 

[oceanparadise1]

make SURE each piece has at least one eye, also how much for one piece shipped :)

 

[All Delight]

Such a nice colony. I think if I had one that big, I'd be scared to frag it.

 

[Liquidglass]

Coral snips or a Dremel tool and you do want at least one eye per frag.

 

[unseen_dc]

if i were you,I wouldnt frag it,its such a nice looking colonie.
but if you decide to go therw with it i use a dremal to make nice fine cuts.

 

[Sooner Reefer]

That is awesome. Good luck fragging it.

 

[oceanparadise1]

what type of bits does eveyone use on there dremel to frag such corals as a chalice?

 

[Reef-N-Chicago]

Dremel from the bottom so the heat does not touch the "skin." Then snap the frag off, This method is much easier on the coral.....

Also, I say FRAG IT and share the wealth :)

BEAUTY!

 

[oceaninabox]

Send it to me, WILL FRAG FOR FRAGS!!!!!!!!

 

[ss7]

in the past I've used a dremel with good luck. I ground right down from the top. I've seen it done where the person cut a ring all the way around the colony into squares. the mother will be fine, its the frags that are fragile.

SS

 

[AussieExoticCorals]

use a dremel on the back of the skeleton.
"Make sure you don't cut on the top flesh part"

 

[oceaninabox]

Diamond band saw is the best way I would ever frag another watermelon. Last time I used a dremel it caused the chalice to melt away with a day or 2. Second option for me would be bone cutters.(cheaper too)