How to snap off a frag plug

[SoGaReefer]

What's the easiest way to snap off a frag plug I want to use the disk flat but it came on a plug. What's the easiest way to break it off without hurting the coral

 

[fishface NJ]

If the plug is not the "rubber" type I have used plyers to snap off the stub.

 

[SoGaReefer]

If the plug is not the "rubber" type I have used plyers to snap off the stub.

Ok will try that definitely not rubber type. Just didn't want to hurt my 1st coral lol

 

[exnisstech]

I like side cutters but hold the disk end when cutting so the stem goes flying and not the coral
A snip with just the tips works best.

 

[fishyjoes]

I use side cutters like others, but there are some plugs that are too hard to cut with them (some sort of very hard ceramic or something) so I cut them with a small cutting wheel on a dremel tool

 

[BristleWormHater]

If you have bonecutters that'll work, unless its a acrylic plug, those things are invincible.

 

[SoGaReefer]

Got it taken care of thanks guys now to see if he likes his new placement after he gets over being handled and ticked off

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Got it taken care of thanks guys now to see if he likes his new placement after he gets over being handled and ticked off

Glad you were able to cut it! What did you end up using?

 

[Sawacoral]

I would be wary of using bone cutters to clip a coral skeleton (like the base of a frag plug). Use a pair of pliers. IDK how many times I've split the skeleton up and down and had to take super glue to it. Maybe I just don't have the touch.

 

[BonnieB]

If you have bonecutters that'll work, unless its a acrylic plug, those things are invincible.

^^^ yep

 

[SoGaReefer]

Got it taken care of thanks guys now to see if he likes his new placement after he gets over being handled and ticked off

Glad you were able to cut it! What did you end up using?

Pair of pliers popped right off !