Fragging Montipora Cap

[Hooked]

I'm buying a large monti cap from another hobbyist that has spread across a large rock. It is too large for my tank, so I intend to frag it and share it with some friends.

I have a Rotozip with a cutoff wheel and it was suggested to me that I cut through the back of the rock, then chisel the cap off--it seems to me that it might be easier just to cut through the cap, then pop the rock apart with a hammer and chisel. My previous experience with fragging caps teaches me they never break where you want them to.

Suggestions for the best method would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

 

[iwantone]

Check out www.GARF.org they have a section on fragging montipora. They even have a section on blending different speices of montipora together!

 

[Anthony Calfo]

indeed... breaking is an issue, and poor handling/practice.

Always cut with a clean, fast saw/blade.

I use a steel cut off wheel or side cutting bit made for cutting ceramic. About $15 at Home Depot as I recall.

 

[Hooked]

Thanks iwantone, but I checked there before I posted and couldn't find it in the propogation section??

 

[Hooked]

Thanks Anthony--I'll do that.

I'm still curious about the blending of different species iwantone

 

[iwantone]

Try this link, http://www.garf.org/MMONTCOM/mmshow/pages/curt.htm

Make sure you hit NEXT PAGE link under the toll free number at the bottom of the page to advance to the next page... It's really cool, I plan on doing this once my reef is up and running...

 

[Hooked]

Thanks very much--why couldn't I find that???

 

[iwantone]

I couldn't find it on the site either, so I used google with key words GARF montipora.
There's over 7 pages, so don't forget to hit the NEXT link...

 

[Anthony Calfo]

some corals are isogenous... some aren't.

indeed... some species simply will not tolerate their own species unless its a clone.

it's rather all experimental. And sometimes two seemingly tolerant varieties will look fine for many months before one dies/gives in.