Fraggin LPS, Stonies

[eheim]

Check out this link. Not sure if i'm ready for this technique. Always something new to use power tools on..........

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/ac_sp/feature/index.php

[RonPeter]

That was an interesting article...not sure, well I know I am not ready for that technique but it definitely was an interesting read. Thanks.

[alex9421]

I use a dremel with those exact bits to do all my fragging, you get nice precise cuts, predictable fractures and most importantly little tissue damage. I especially like the cutting discs.

[eheim]

Have you fragged a plate coral?

[alex9421]

No I never had a plate coral in my tank so I haven't had a chance to frag one.

[eheim]

Maybe you could tell us how and what you fragged with your dremel?

[Cellenzweig]

Maybe you could tell us how and what you fragged with your dremel? I've fragged my Echinos with my dremel. I just used a cut-off wheel to slice 3/4 way through the back of the plate. Then I broke the skeleton along the cut and sliced any still attached tissue with a razor. All of the frags I've taken with this method have healed pretty quickly and done well.

[Patwa]

All of the frags I've taken with this method have healed pretty quickly and done well.

so true....I got me a nice hot pink echino frag from Colin and it's doing great (thanks man!)

I also use a rotary tool (crappy tire brand) with a diamond cutting disc (from Princess Auto)....like a hot knife through butta! fragging made easy.

plus i also use the usual tile snips, pliers etc to get around irregular pieces.

Zach.

[Atomikk]

Nothing beats using your fingers to snap SPS, unless they are plating corals.

[eheim]

I like using plasiick dynomite