Fragging Bali Xenia

Koda2007 · 01-09-2008, 03:48 PM

Above is a Bali Xenia I fragged about a month ago ( roughly ). This was fragged by cutting at the base where it was already splitting naturally. I have fragged from polyps, which works but quite slow growing. Do you think it would be possible to cut through trunk vertically to create 2 or possibly 4 new trunks each with a head. Has anybody attempted this, the only info I can find is to cut polyps. As I have already succeeded in cutting the trunk ( granted not right down ) I thought it might be a good way.
Any input would be appreciated.

michael_cb_125 · 01-09-2008, 03:59 PM

I think that would work fine. That is kinda how they split naturally. I accidentally smashed my xenia with a rock. Little pieces went everywhere, now I have xenia growing everywhere.

Koda2007 · 01-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Thanks Michael,
I have quite a waiting list for people wanting this Xenia and as it not fast grower like elongata was looking for a better method to frag. I have found that the larger frags grow quicker.

Witfull · 01-09-2008, 06:46 PM

no matter how you slice it,,,if it likes your tank it will grow.

PEMfish · 01-09-2008, 08:03 PM

I fraged mine once, like you, I cut off a branch of the trunk. But it was killed soon after. I wonder why the frag was attacked but not the mother. I figure I did something ( or something just was ) slightly wrong ( even though it seemed healthy ) and the predator sensed its weakness. Thats just a guess. Could be placement or size. How do yall suggest fragging them.
Sorry for the hijack.

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 07:05 AM

No problems hijack away.

If its Bali xenia you want propagate I have cut off a number of polyp heads and placed them in a container with coral gravel. Place fine netting over the container and leave for a week. After a week the heads should be well stuck to gravel. All I do then is super glue some gravel to a rock and watch it grow into a small colony.
Another way I have tried is to let parent grow a number of knew trunks. When it is a decent sized colony you will be able to see the trunk splitting to form new trunk. As it gets near to splitting I cut verticlly down trunk and then along base with sharp blade. Sandwich this between 2 rocks ( gently ) in a week it will be attached.
Last night cut my last frag straight down middle verticlly, making 2 further frags. Placed on rocks with light rubber band. This am both frag polyps are open and extended, so it is looking good. I will give these a week or two and do exactly the same again if all goes well.

01-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fragging Bali Xenia Above is a Bali Xenia I fragged about a month ago ( roughly ). This was fragged by cutting at the base where it was already splitting naturally. I have fragged from polyps, which works but quite slow growing. Do you think it would be possible to cut through trunk vertically to create 2 or possibly 4 new trunks each with a head. Has anybody attempted this, the only info I can find is to cut polyps. As I have already succeeded in cutting the trunk ( granted not right down ) I thought it might be a good way. Any input would be appreciated.

01-09-2008, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,350 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fragging Bali Xenia I think that would work fine. That is kinda how they split naturally. I accidentally smashed my xenia with a rock. Little pieces went everywhere, now I have xenia growing everywhere. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

01-09-2008, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fragging Bali Xenia Thanks Michael, I have quite a waiting list for people wanting this Xenia and as it not fast grower like elongata was looking for a better method to frag. I have found that the larger frags grow quicker.

01-09-2008, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,391 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Fragging Bali Xenia I fraged mine once, like you, I cut off a branch of the trunk. But it was killed soon after. I wonder why the frag was attacked but not the mother. I figure I did something ( or something just was ) slightly wrong ( even though it seemed healthy ) and the predator sensed its weakness. Thats just a guess. Could be placement or size. How do yall suggest fragging them. Sorry for the hijack. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

01-10-2008, 07:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fragging Bali Xenia No problems hijack away. If its Bali xenia you want propagate I have cut off a number of polyp heads and placed them in a container with coral gravel. Place fine netting over the container and leave for a week. After a week the heads should be well stuck to gravel. All I do then is super glue some gravel to a rock and watch it grow into a small colony. Another way I have tried is to let parent grow a number of knew trunks. When it is a decent sized colony you will be able to see the trunk splitting to form new trunk. As it gets near to splitting I cut verticlly down trunk and then along base with sharp blade. Sandwich this between 2 rocks ( gently ) in a week it will be attached. Last night cut my last frag straight down middle verticlly, making 2 further frags. Placed on rocks with light rubber band. This am both frag polyps are open and extended, so it is looking good. I will give these a week or two and do exactly the same again if all goes well.

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