Frag Carpet Anenome

[Reef GE]

Can carpet anenomes be fragged or cut? Mine is getting large for my tank (150 gallon). Can I just clip him in half like a coral?

Probably not, but hoping yes.

 

[GlassMunky]

Not really.
If you do try to have to cut directly through the mouth so that both pieces have a mouth.

technically it CAN be done but there’s a 50/50 chance one or both half’s will die.

not worth it IME

 

[Reef GE]

Im more worried about slime killing my other tank inhabitants than losing the carpet.

 

[GlassMunky]

Im more worried about slime killing my other tank inhabitants than losing the carpet.

Maybe you’re better off just finding a new owner than and getting a new smaller nem?
I’d hate to see a big nem (probably OLD) die because you didn’t really care about loosing it and wanted a smaller one

 

[BigKid4788]

How big is it?

 

[Reef GE]

How big is it?

9-10 in diameter when fully expanded

 

[GlassMunky]

9-10 in diameter when fully expanded

That’s small for carpets. They can get to be over 24”.
find someone who wants him

 

[Alaeriel]

Please don't; that is almost certainly going to kill him. Trade in/sell/donate if you really don't want him in the tank. As per the rules of this forum, ethical options only.

 

[Jon Fishman]

I will pay you for it