Psammocora Question

[Snoopeeyy]

I had just bought a nice looking live rock with a branch of Green Kelly Psammocora growing on it but during transport the branch broke off. Can i just glue it back on or do i just let it be? The stem is still attached to the rock but the branch is detached.

 

[Tahoe61]

I would use superglue gel and glue it to a piece of rubble or plug.

 

[Daytonareefing]

yep you just fragged it glue it and let it heal a few weeks and sell it.

 

[Snoopeeyy]

I would use superglue gel and glue it to a piece of rubble or plug.

So will it grow twice now? One at the stem and one with the branch reattaching?

 

[Tahoe61]

Yes, if water chemistry and all other variables are in line. It's not like a plant in that it needs a base for nourishment. The broken piece contains enough zooxanthellae to provide the needed carbons/nourishment. The frag just needs to be secured/to a stable location, provided light (adequate) and flow.

 

[Snoopeeyy]

Yes, if water chemistry and all other variables are in line. It's not like a plant in that it needs a base for nourishment. The broken piece contains enough zooxanthellae to provide the needed carbons/nourishment. The frag just needs to be secured/to a stable location, provided light (adequate) and flow.

Thank you for the help!