what is this and how would I frag it?

[travis_]

I got a great deal (I think) on this from the LFS. What is it? The guy I bought it from did not know. And is it worth fragging? if yes, how would I go about fragging it?

thanks so much!

 

[returnofsid]

Very strange. In a way, it looks like a Tubinaria, but I don't think that's it.

 

[matts125]

100% turbinara.

i have several of them...

they frag easily by hammer lol. J/K actually just use some pliers or something to snap a piece off, even your fingers will work in some cases...

Matt

 

[returnofsid]

Sure is growing in a strange form. You could also score it with a razor knife to get a cleaner break and get it to break it where you want. Or a dremel with cutting wheel.

 

[travis_]

thanks for the input, I would have not thought to use a dremel on a coral, but I will try it out. I hope to keep the cup portion intact and growing, it is my favourite part. The polyps are out now. I have him in my new shallow clam tank under 250 watts of MH.

Travis

 

[returnofsid]

In this hobby, a Dremel tool will become a regularly used tool!!

 

[matts125]

Sure is growing in a strange form. You could also score it with a razor knife to get a cleaner break and get it to break it where you want. Or a dremel with cutting wheel.

One thing to remember when using a dremel or any other similar tool to cut coral you MUST wear saftey glasses preferably goggles, most corals are poisones and can be a very very bad thing in your eyes!

Good luck...
Matt

 

[returnofsid]

I'd also suggest removing coral from water before using a dremel....lol. Dremels don't do well under water!!! Just a joke....hopefully an obvious one.