fragging a torch....

reefer4200 · 02-19-2009, 05:30 PM

any best practices for fragging a torch? thanks everyone!!

aquaman3680 · 02-19-2009, 05:35 PM

Torches are a branching coral so it makes them much easier to cut! Basically get some bone cutters, or a pair of pliers works too, find a spot that has a clear cut with the number of heads you want your frag to be. Then just cut it and mount it to something. They are pretty easy, just make sure you do not cut a single head in half as the frag will likely die.

Matt

reefer4200 · 02-19-2009, 05:37 PM

awesome thats what i thought figured some insight on them first wouldn't hurt as this isn't even mine!!

BigAl07 · 02-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Wear eye and hand protection. The stoney stalk is brittle and can (read WILL) cut/scrape bare skin.

Also one thing I like to tell people is when you're working with "Euphies" don't suddenly yank them out of the tank. If they are extended their tentacles are filled with water and they could pull apart or rip if their inflated flesh rubs against anything. I like to "agitate" them and coax them into retracting as much as possible before I remove them from the tank.

rmlevasseur · 02-19-2009, 06:09 PM

I just fragged my huge torch yesterday. I put a flathead screwdriver between the heads and lightly tapped with a hammer . Worked great.

reefer4200 · 02-19-2009, 06:33 PM

BigAl awesome point with retracting them first. i wouldnt have even thought of that! i knew i made this post for a reason! karma karma karma!!!!

RML thats usually what i do when i frag certain corals or break rocks. Saves me from pulling out the dremel! PIA

jaybroreef · 03-21-2009, 05:08 PM

WHAT MITE HELP TOO IS TO REMOVE IT FROM THE TANK UPSIDE DOWN,BIG ALS ADVICE IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY, THAT TISSUE WILL TEAR VERY EASILY!!!!!

TenUhC · 07-14-2009, 01:54 AM

Do you have to split at the branch or how far under the head is safe. Mine is too tall. I have a new torch with 7 heads. 2 branches with 2 heads a piece and 1 with 3 heads. 1 of the double heads was dead when I bought it. They seem to have a collar that is a different color than the stalk. Please help. Also have an out of control frogspawn with 16 + heads. I only have a 34 gallon Cube.

02-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
reefer4200 Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BG, IL Posts: 1,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	fragging a torch.... any best practices for fragging a torch? thanks everyone!!

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,215 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fragging a torch.... Torches are a branching coral so it makes them much easier to cut! Basically get some bone cutters, or a pair of pliers works too, find a spot that has a clear cut with the number of heads you want your frag to be. Then just cut it and mount it to something. They are pretty easy, just make sure you do not cut a single head in half as the frag will likely die. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip The Bio-Cube Adventure

02-19-2009, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
reefer4200 Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BG, IL Posts: 1,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fragging a torch.... awesome thats what i thought figured some insight on them first wouldn't hurt as this isn't even mine!!

02-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,547 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fragging a torch.... Wear eye and hand protection. The stoney stalk is brittle and can (read WILL) cut/scrape bare skin. Also one thing I like to tell people is when you're working with "Euphies" don't suddenly yank them out of the tank. If they are extended their tentacles are filled with water and they could pull apart or rip if their inflated flesh rubs against anything. I like to "agitate" them and coax them into retracting as much as possible before I remove them from the tank. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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rmlevasseur Acropora Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,849 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fragging a torch.... I just fragged my huge torch yesterday. I put a flathead screwdriver between the heads and lightly tapped with a hammer . Worked great. __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

02-19-2009, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
reefer4200 Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BG, IL Posts: 1,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fragging a torch.... BigAl awesome point with retracting them first. i wouldnt have even thought of that! i knew i made this post for a reason! karma karma karma!!!! RML thats usually what i do when i frag certain corals or break rocks. Saves me from pulling out the dremel! PIA

03-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jaybroreef Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fragging a torch.... WHAT MITE HELP TOO IS TO REMOVE IT FROM THE TANK UPSIDE DOWN,BIG ALS ADVICE IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY, THAT TISSUE WILL TEAR VERY EASILY!!!!!

07-14-2009, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
TenUhC Star Polyps Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 155 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fragging a torch.... Do you have to split at the branch or how far under the head is safe. Mine is too tall. I have a new torch with 7 heads. 2 branches with 2 heads a piece and 1 with 3 heads. 1 of the double heads was dead when I bought it. They seem to have a collar that is a different color than the stalk. Please help. Also have an out of control frogspawn with 16 + heads. I only have a 34 gallon Cube. __________________ Tank 1 : RSM 250, AquaticLife HID Light, EcoTech MP20, Hydor Flo Deflector, UV Sterilizer Tank 2 : RSM 130, Euroreef Skimmer, AquaticLife T5 HO Light, RSM Skimmer Upgrade, Koralia 3 Tank 3 : 10 Gal. (Quarantine Tank), HOB Filter, Heater, Light Hood Fish : Yellow Tang, Flame Angel, Six-Line Wrasse, Sleeper Goby, Naked Clown, Ocellaris Clown, Gumdrop Coral Croucher (Pair), Blue Spot Jawfish, Bicolor Blenny, Misbar Maroon, Domino Damsel Inverts : 2 Blue Max. Clams, Skunk Shrimp, Pom Pom Crab, Fire Shrimp (Pair), Debelius' Reef Lobster, 3 Peppermint Shrimp, Fire Shrimp Corals : Frogspawn, GSP, 2 Lord Acans, War Coral, Hairy Mushrooms, Torch, Ricordeas, Scrolling Montipora, 2 Branching Montiporas, Pink Fiji Birdsnest, Lobo Brain, Duncans, Grn Plate, 2 Doughnuts, Many Zoos & Palys, Dendros, Candy Cane, Grn Button Poyps, Toadstool, Finger Leather, Dendros, Xenia Tank Start Dates : 7/31/09 & 5/28/09 & 11/4/09 TenUhC's RSM 250 Thread TenUhC's RSM 130 Thread

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