Dont forget your fraggin' supplies:

[tippMANn98]

:grind: 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]

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

 

[tippMANn98]

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]

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]

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

 

[tippMANn98]

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

 

[Fish Crazy]

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]

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]

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

 

[Craig Manoukian]

You da man Daniel!

 

[Wolfgang8810]

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]

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]

Awesome Zoas!

 

[tippMANn98]

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

 

[Gina]

Looks like they have survived their surgery!
Good job!

 

[blue_eyes53813]

Very good job... Fraggin can be a tedious job..

 

[tippMANn98]

Thanks Vicki,

Where is Allen, He has not seen this thread yet?

 

[Wolfgang8810]

that is a a big suprise. Al usually has his nose in everything.

 

[Wolfgang8810]

Here are the pictures of the trades

1. A green porcilapora frag

and 2
my zoe trade. they arent open yet. its been about 20 mins since the hacking commenced.

 

[tippMANn98]

Cool Cool!!! cant wait till saturday now!