Dont forget your fraggin' supplies:

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2008, 06:00 PM

Just thought I would take some pics while doing some fragging. Right now (4:57pm) I am taking a break. Here are the supplies that I personally use, items may vary(not pictured-goggles):
Step#1

And here are the specimens BEFORE gluing, sorry couldn't get pics of me getting them off STEP#2, the wife is at work, so I am doing this alone.
Step#3

These two zoas are my ROF' zoas and some orange on orange that I have.

Off to finish the process, stay tuned for final steps.

Tru2nr · 07-12-2008, 06:04 PM

lookin good so far i like the neatness of your opperation there u look almost doctor like haha

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru2nr

lookin good so far i like the neatness of your opperation there u look almost doctor like haha

Thanks, I am a neat person, very organized. And I do feel like a docter when I frag things. Thanks

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2008, 06:44 PM

I set Up the tripod for these pics for all of you guys here at RS.
STEP#4
Here is the gluing process, Glue on dry LR, dab the polyps dry, and attach:

(If you care to see me in the pic, here I am:

FINAL PRODUCT:

Both final frags (about 45 minutes for both)

Here is where I change things up a bit. After Gluing I let the glue air dry for about 5 minutes. Then let the water cure it a little longer, then move them in to yet on more bath in clean water. They sit in the final bath for half hour or so, and then back into the display!

Final opened pics to follow, maybe tonight!!

Hope You all Enjoyed this!

Gina · 07-12-2008, 07:17 PM

Excellent!
How long does it take usually for them to open up after that?

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2008, 08:19 PM

It depends I guess. So far, those are not opened yet, its been 1 1/2 hours

Fish Crazy · 07-12-2008, 08:29 PM

Very nice thread - I have not fragged anything yet but always wanted more details so this is perfect - I look forward to seeing more

tippMANn98 · 07-12-2008, 09:46 PM

Well, the only thing left is the pics...But none tonite...they are opening up which is a good sign, but not all the way...so tomorrow, when they are rested I will post again!

Wolfgang8810 · 07-12-2008, 10:00 PM

I cant wait to see them!! haha I cleaned out my box so I can get PMs now

Craig Manoukian · 07-13-2008, 12:37 AM

You da man Daniel!

Wolfgang8810 · 07-13-2008, 03:17 AM

If those are my frags i will be fragging some more of mine :-) to make things fair. Oh and we use the same super glue I love that stuff!!!

tippMANn98 · 07-13-2008, 02:16 PM

Yes, these are your frags....And here they are, lights have been on for about 2 hours now. The orange aren't opened up all the way, but are getting there.

Craig Manoukian · 07-13-2008, 02:52 PM

Awesome Zoas!

tippMANn98 · 07-13-2008, 05:10 PM

They are, and I am happy to spread them, and give to others. Each polyp is one less taken off the reef!

Gina · 07-13-2008, 08:02 PM

Looks like they have survived their surgery!
Good job!

07-12-2008, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: Just thought I would take some pics while doing some fragging. Right now (4:57pm) I am taking a break. Here are the supplies that I personally use, items may vary(not pictured-goggles): Step#1 And here are the specimens BEFORE gluing, sorry couldn't get pics of me getting them off STEP#2, the wife is at work, so I am doing this alone. Step#3 These two zoas are my ROF' zoas and some orange on orange that I have. Off to finish the process, stay tuned for final steps.

07-12-2008, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tru2nr Reef Lobster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,302 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: lookin good so far i like the neatness of your opperation there u look almost doctor like haha __________________ My 55g Chronical of addiction... Mistakes Have been made in the past.....still trying to clean up from them in the present....mistakes will be made in the future.....so what do we do?...... we party until we make another mistake!!!! WARNING: Corals in Tank, Add Crabs at own risk

07-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: I set Up the tripod for these pics for all of you guys here at RS. STEP#4 Here is the gluing process, Glue on dry LR, dab the polyps dry, and attach: (If you care to see me in the pic, here I am: FINAL PRODUCT: Both final frags (about 45 minutes for both) Here is where I change things up a bit. After Gluing I let the glue air dry for about 5 minutes. Then let the water cure it a little longer, then move them in to yet on more bath in clean water. They sit in the final bath for half hour or so, and then back into the display! Final opened pics to follow, maybe tonight!! Hope You all Enjoyed this!

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: Well, the only thing left is the pics...But none tonite...they are opening up which is a good sign, but not all the way...so tomorrow, when they are rested I will post again!

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Wolfgang8810 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 935 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: I cant wait to see them!! haha I cleaned out my box so I can get PMs now __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: You da man Daniel! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Wolfgang8810 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 935 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: If those are my frags i will be fragging some more of mine :-) to make things fair. Oh and we use the same super glue I love that stuff!!! __________________ I love fish! Fish.. fish.. fish!

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: Yes, these are your frags....And here they are, lights have been on for about 2 hours now. The orange aren't opened up all the way, but are getting there.

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: Awesome Zoas! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dont forget your fraggin' supplies: They are, and I am happy to spread them, and give to others. Each polyp is one less taken off the reef!

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