fragging a toadstool?

[GratefulReef]

Is it possible to frag a toadstool? I have a big(4-5inchs at night, 6+ during day) pink toadstool and was hoping I could use it as future trade material. Also would like some info on fragging in general, for polyps like buttons and such. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

 

[Loki]

Oh yeah they are really easy. I cut mine in half with a razor blade. If its really large you can snip a part off with scissors.

Polyps and things like that will have a mat that you will want to slice with a razor blade. Then just peel the polyp(s) off of the rock or plug that their on.

 

[bairdimusprime]

absolutely, my brother in law had a huge one.. just shaved it down with a razor, let the cut frags heal and bam 10 new toadstools.. to get them to attatch you stick a toothpick in them from the top into the live rock they take hold in a few days and start growing stalks on their own.. really awesome and hardy frags good luck

 

[Loki]

At least it's how I do it. Just be careful when pulling the polyps off so you don't tear them.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Toadstools are easy. I would suggest holding a bucket of water when you do a water change and do the fragging in the bucket. Toadstools can put out some stuff that could effect other corals.

With a sharp pair of sissors, start cutting up the toadstool into whatever size you wish. I usually do this when my toadstool is pretty big, so my pieces tend to be big….say 1 ½ inches or more. Put all the cut up pieces into the bucket….and the remaining “mother” as well.

I use the toothpick method. Pierce a frag of toadstool with a toothpick. Gentle tie down the frag to a frag plug or small piece of rock….I actually use dental floss….and loop both sides of the toothpick and pass it under the plug/rock. It usually takes about a week….I usually let it go longer….for the frag to attach to the plug/rock. Cut off the string and remove the toothpick. I don’t use rubberbands because they exert too much force on the toothpick, cutting the toadstool.

Good luck.

 

[GratefulReef]

sweet, tuesday i will go get some frag plugs and some dental floss, im assuming dont get kind thats flavored?any chance one of you has a pic of the frag tied to a plug just wanna make sure i get it right. also, is there anything i can use to help them heal faster or just let nature take its course? and lastly will the "mother" return to its normal shape, or will it take on a new shape over time? thanks for all the responses so far, i think im going to turn into a frag machine!

 

[ritter6788]

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90938

 

[GratefulReef]

Fragging and Attaching Leather Corals

Thanks!! big help. I plan on fragging tuesday after I get some needed supplies. Then hopefully finding some local reefers to trade with, I dont have anything too special but Im just looking to get some different stuff to add to my tank. Again, thanks to everyone who posted here.

 

[BenjaminS]

I thought you just put a rubber band around it and it splits?