Propagating Yuma?

[Maximus]

I have a large pink Yuma that has 7-8 babies and a few are ready to be "harvested". I've never cut off a Yuma before so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on cutting and attaching to a rock? Thanks.

 

[Viva'sReef]

Not sure I would cut them off. Maybe try and chisel them off, taking some rock with it

 

[secretreefer]

+1 they need to stay attached for better growth, less stress and easier for you to glue them onto a nice piece of live rock.

 

[Maximus]

Good to know guys, thanks!

 

[grouse]

if thay are still attatched to momma at the foot let them be , if thay have seperated themselves from momma already it may be wise to remove them as there is a good chance thay will relase themselves into the current only to settle in a spot that requires removing a lot of rock from the tank to find them & or provides too little light to sustain them or end up in the overflow or fuge/sump

 

[tclipse]

if thay are still attatched to momma at the foot let them be , if thay have seperated themselves from momma already it may be wise to remove them as there is a good chance thay will relase themselves into the current only to settle in a spot that requires removing a lot of rock from the tank to find them & or provides too little light to sustain them or end up in the overflow or fuge/sump

This, I've only heard of limited success with trying to separate yumas, they don't take it as well as floridas do. I'd just give them time to do it themselves personally.

 

[grouse]

if thay are still attatched to momma at the foot let them be , if thay have seperated themselves from momma already it may be wise to remove them as there is a good chance thay will relase themselves into the current only to settle in a spot that requires removing a lot of rock from the tank to find them & or provides too little light to sustain them or end up in the overflow or fuge/sump

This, I've only heard of limited success with trying to separate yumas, they don't take it as well as floridas do. I'd just give them time to do it themselves personally.

:misdoubt::misdoubt::misdoubt:

 

[jaa1456]

I have the same question but with a twist, My Yuma babies are around a dozen now and have not let go of the main rock that the mother is on. They are not attached to the foot but are on their own. There is no way I can remove the rock they are on as it is holding up half of the tank. Do you think scraping them off with a razor would work? These are some of the nicest Yumas I have seen. Sorry for jumping on the thread, I just had pretty much the same question and your thread is closely related, sorry once again.

 

[Just Clownin Around]

Try getting the rock along with the yuma just a little will do

 

[Maximus]

No apologies necessary at all! Your question relates to my Yuma colony as well as mine are also on a rock and will be difficult to chisel.

 

[grouse]

A few points to ponder

shading sometimes works, but there are risks involved that You will have little or no control over such as what individules choose to vacate & or thay can bleach to death or beond recovery, excessive flow sometimes works but again there is little to no controle over the outcome & odds are You will end up removing Your rock work anyway as thay tend to blow off the rock & und up under a rock where You cant find them . some times its just time to bite the bullet & remove the rock work
also note scraping them off with a credit card, chisle or razor also poses its owne risks
as damage to the foot is not gaurenteed to recover as with discoma

as stated above removing with a chisle is most times the best option , use the chisle & wiggle it back & forth by hand
while sliding it under the ric if You have any reasonable doubts as to the possibilitys for sucess try it it with just one baby
instead of risking all babys
good luck & bring on the pics

 

[alowman]

cut momma into pie-like wedges, put the wedges into a shallow dish covered in coral rubble, with edges about 1/2" high with bridal veil netting over the top with a rubber band holding the netting on. place in low light, low current for 3 weeks. vwollia...

 

[Pierre]

cut momma into pie-like wedges, put the wedges into a shallow dish covered in coral rubble, with edges about 1/2" high with bridal veil netting over the top with a rubber band holding the netting on. place in low light, low current for 3 weeks. vwollia...

I like this advice and agree with it, fragging is exciting, enjoy.