Duncan fragging

[jett555]

have a duncan that has 22 heads and looking for ways to frag it. I 3D printed a small frag mount but I‘m not sure how to frag. is it possible to cut it with pliers? Just looking for any ideas on how to frag it. I’ve never fragged corals before. Any help appreciated!

 

[gentlefish]

Tough one. I used a Dremel to cut 1/2 inch in and split it with a screwdriver. My saw did not work. My pliers and Rose pruner did not work.

 

[CanuckReefer]

have a duncan that has 22 heads and looking for ways to frag it. I 3D printed a small frag mount but I‘m not sure how to frag. is it possible to cut it with pliers? Just looking for any ideas on how to frag it. I’ve never fragged corals before. Any help appreciated!

Wondering same, posted similar earlier.... my Xenia is encroaching and I've got 30 heads easy...nice Dunc btw....

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Duncan’s are easiest on a band saw.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Duncan’s are easiest on a band saw.

Just pull the rock and the band saw down middle? I've got one of those lol...

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Just pull the rock and the band saw down middle? I've got one of those lol...

Very fine tooth blade

 

[CanuckReefer]

Very fine tooth blade

The @Townes_Van_Camp , Canuckreefer electrician blade? Yup, got it! ok....here goes the attempt next week or two....

 

[ZoWhat]

6in "finishing saw" found at Homedepot or Lowes for $8

Get the finest tooth one they have

Your Duncans can be out of the water for the time it takes to hacksaw around heads.

Just keep a large cup or bowl of tank water to dip them into every couple of minutes as you saw.

HTH

 

[Blue Collared Aquatics]

I’ve used diamond blade on my dremel

 

[jett555]

What glue should I use to glue it onto the frag plug? Epoxy?

 

[Saminpa]

Make the cuts where the branches attach to the main thick stalk. If you are too close to the flesh on the heads it can cause disease. Most use reef friendly super glue to attach to frag plugs. There are videos on fragging Duncan if you do a google search. One of my favorite corals!!!

 

[Blue Collared Aquatics]

What glue should I use to glue it onto the frag plug? Epoxy?

Gel super glue I use.

 

[Sshannon]

I managed to frag mine using medium strength bone cutters. FYI, wear glasses and use a saw or dremel instead, its way easier. I had frags shoot off while I was cutting because of how much force I needed to squeeze the cutters. The dam things are solid all the way through.

I use this glue. I've had an open tube for months, and it hasn't dried out at all. I love it, but its more expensive.

 

[Pntbll687]

I use a dremel and bone cutters. If you're lucky enough to get the variety that has longer branches it is much easier. There are some duncans that grow in tight bunches and are a pain to frag. I usually score the coral in a few places with the dremel, then use the bone cutters to finish the job.

A diamond tip wet saw, usually used for tile would work the absolute best.