Red Goniopora Colony - Decision time

[AquaHobby31]

after a couple of years my Goni colony got pretty big and stretching its tentacles taking up lots of room. So I’m left with a decision Do I frag or keep going? And if I frag then how do I accomplish this without a wet saw?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Keep going. Colonies of these are beautiful

 

[Saltyreef]

Flip the goni upside down, score the skeletal structure in 1/4s or however u need.
You can use a razorblade.
Then snap off with a flathead screwdriver.

I use a dremel to frag. Always score the underside of anything you cut before cutting flesh.
Less tissue damage this way.

 

[BlennyTime]

I wouldn’t frag it, not worth the risk

 

[Saltyreef]

but i agree with @vetteguy53081
Keep it going. Colonies is what everyones after.....!

 

[NinjaTiLL]

If you want to send a frag my way, I'll send you a PM with details! ;) I've been looking for a red Goniopora to swap. No rush though. I'll find a local reefer with one eventually.

Great looking colony!

 

[RVA REEF]

keep the goni and get rid of the star polyps and palys

 

[AquaHobby31]

keep the goni and get rid of the star polyps and palys

star polyps I don’t mind. I can manage them well for now; I purposely let them grow onto the wall. With the paly rock on the bottom I agree with you. I’ve been thinking of selling the whole rock which is covered in them. Just got some new corals from WWC so I was thinking of changing things up maybe even adding rock for more room.

 

[AquaHobby31]

keep the goni and get rid of the star polyps and palys

GSP are only on the left rock and wall on the right are hairy mushrooms

 

[RVA REEF]

you could take out the palys and the rock with gsp and still have them growing on the back wall, that would free up some room for the goni and other corals that dont spread as fast, its a nice size but will look even better when it gets bigger.

 

[RVA REEF]

are you in rockville?

 

[Midrats]

I had to sell a large one that outgrew his spot. It was a stunner. Make room for that puppy don't frag it!

 

[AquaHobby31]

are you in rockville?

I am. How did you know?

 

[RVA REEF]

lol thought I saw the palys and gsp on craigslist

 

[AquaHobby31]

lol thought I saw the palys and gsp on craigslist

lol I’m following your advice