does anyone know how to frag a finger leather?

mswafford17 · 05-10-2007, 10:54 AM

I have a finger leather that is about 17 inches tall and 15 inches wide with lots of fingers. does anyone know how to frag this big guy. I would like to frag a few fingers off of him and place them in empty spots of the tank.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture041.jpg

that is the link to a pic of him.. also if anyone knows how to paste a pic in this forum let me know.

Dentoid · 05-10-2007, 11:04 AM

I'm not a fraggot so I can't help you with that, but you can see this link for posting pictures. Good Luck! Uploading Photos to RS

mswafford17 · 05-10-2007, 12:20 PM

here is a pic of the guy

DrHank · 05-10-2007, 12:34 PM

Soft corals are fragged by trimming off branches (with a razor blade). Often they split on their own when they get big enough. As nice as yours looks, personally I'd leave it alone.

Wooden Harpoon · 05-10-2007, 12:49 PM

That is a beautiful Finger Leather. I agree with Senor Hank. You can always fill in those empty spots by making a trip to your LFS. That's my favorite thing to do.

lcstorc · 05-10-2007, 03:23 PM

Just cut off a finger with a razor blade and you are good to go. The hardest part is getting the frag to attach to a new rock. You can try to wedge it between 2 rocks or attach it loosely with a rubberband or string. I have also heard of people attaching them with a toothpick.

DrHank · 05-10-2007, 04:56 PM

What works the best for attachment is to get a needle and piece of light fishing line. Pierce the stalk and thread the fishing line through the coral. Now gently tie the stalk to the rock you want it to attach to with the fishing line. Place it where you want it in the tank and leave it alone for 2 weeks. After that time check (it should be attached to the rock). Cut the fishing line and gently pull it from the stalk. Mission accomplished. Works great for colt coral too.

Snappy · 05-29-2007, 12:01 PM

I just use scissors, never had a problem.

forestal · 09-09-2007, 10:15 AM

rubber bands work great to attach to rock/plug as well as the little plastic cocktail drink swords to skewer and tie/rubberband down until attachment (1-2 weeks)

Melanie · 09-09-2007, 10:19 AM

Beautiful piece. I wouldn't cut it. It's stunning.

framerguy · 09-09-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

I have also heard of people attaching them with a toothpick.

Made sure it's the plastic ones.

05-10-2007, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
mswafford17 Limpet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: phoenix az Posts: 126 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? I have a finger leather that is about 17 inches tall and 15 inches wide with lots of fingers. does anyone know how to frag this big guy. I would like to frag a few fingers off of him and place them in empty spots of the tank. http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...Picture041.jpg that is the link to a pic of him.. also if anyone knows how to paste a pic in this forum let me know.

05-10-2007, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? I'm not a fraggot so I can't help you with that, but you can see this link for posting pictures. Good Luck! Uploading Photos to RS __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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05-10-2007, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? Soft corals are fragged by trimming off branches (with a razor blade). Often they split on their own when they get big enough. As nice as yours looks, personally I'd leave it alone. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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Wooden Harpoon Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 171 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? That is a beautiful Finger Leather. I agree with Senor Hank. You can always fill in those empty spots by making a trip to your LFS. That's my favorite thing to do. __________________ The more I see the less I know! Back and more humbled about the world of reef keeping.

05-10-2007, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? Just cut off a finger with a razor blade and you are good to go. The hardest part is getting the frag to attach to a new rock. You can try to wedge it between 2 rocks or attach it loosely with a rubberband or string. I have also heard of people attaching them with a toothpick. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-10-2007, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? What works the best for attachment is to get a needle and piece of light fishing line. Pierce the stalk and thread the fishing line through the coral. Now gently tie the stalk to the rock you want it to attach to with the fishing line. Place it where you want it in the tank and leave it alone for 2 weeks. After that time check (it should be attached to the rock). Cut the fishing line and gently pull it from the stalk. Mission accomplished. Works great for colt coral too. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

05-29-2007, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Snappy Sea Pen Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 320 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? I just use scissors, never had a problem. __________________ *GREG* http://canada.frags.org/memberprofile.php?id=7726

09-09-2007, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? rubber bands work great to attach to rock/plug as well as the little plastic cocktail drink swords to skewer and tie/rubberband down until attachment (1-2 weeks) __________________ Peace, Dan

09-09-2007, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: does anyone know how to frag a finger leather? Beautiful piece. I wouldn't cut it. It's stunning. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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