Unable to remove stem off frag plug using bone cutters and dremel

[Cell]

A bit of a struggle with camera in one hand.

 

[Ef4life]

I ended up trying a few more methods, none of which worked... stood on bone cutters, bought tile nippers, and new cutting pliers. I gave up and ended up just wedging the frags into crevices. Not exactly where I want the zoas, but close enough and I'm tired of trying to figure out how to cut these plugs.

The plugs are stamped. They are Reefing Art plugs. They are the white ones in this link:

Reefing Art Ceramic Coral Frag Plugs 30 Pack Tiles for SPS LPS

100% AQUARIUM SAFE Kiln fired ceramic, no curing needed 7/8" crown with 3/8" base plug, for most coral frags (SPS, LPS, Zoas) SOLID MATERIAL will not create ceramic grit like other products HEAVY WEIGHT, each plug weights 8.5 grams (1/4oz), provide solid / stable base for coral NEW SURFACE...

reefingart.com

The reefing art are insane, they even give the frag saw a hard time. I went and used my actual 4” grinder and tile diamond blade to cut those stems they are that tough. But I have had a few with air
Bubbles inside at the stem and they cut really easy

 

[JTP424]

I also think letting them soak for a bit helps.
Fresh new ones are a pain. But some I've let soak for a month pop easy (might not be your brand though)

 

[tbone28]

A bit of a struggle with camera in one hand.

Amazing, but not impressed until you do this to the white ones. Those are stronger

 

[panamacityphil]

Dremel with a diamond wheel cuts through anything.

Heck ya