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Reef Discussion => Fish Breeding & Coral Propagation => Topic started by: Kenn on October 17, 2011, 20:01:37

Title: Ric propagation question
Post by: Kenn on October 17, 2011, 20:01:37: Well... I want to propagate my most prized Ric. I admit this one worries me :-\

Now understand I propagate rics all the time and do quite well IMO. Its just this one is special and I wanted to get any opinions or advice on how to cut (1/2 or 1/4?) or if I should just leave it alone.

He is a early pic of it. It is bigger now and in great health.

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Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: Wall_Tank on October 17, 2011, 20:21:45: How long has it been growing? Letting them split on their own is the safest way.

However, the rics that I have, I hacked and slashed, glued the mess to a rock and they always came back. If you really want to force the issue, I would just cut off about 25-30% off the edge. (Stay away from the mouth the first time) Put the frag in a little lower light. If all goes well, it should regrow a mouth.
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: cyberwollf on October 17, 2011, 20:48:09: Quote from: Wall_Tank on October 17, 2011, 20:21:45
How long has it been growing? Letting them split on their own is the safest way.

However, the rics that I have, I hacked and slashed, glued the mess to a rock and they always came back. If you really want to force the issue, I would just cut off about 25-30% off the edge. (Stay away from the mouth the first time) Put the frag in a little lower light. If all goes well, it should regrow a mouth.

I didnt have such great luck when i was greedy and went for 1/4s. Never had problems with 1/2s
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: Wall_Tank on October 17, 2011, 21:13:23: Quote from: cyberwollf on October 17, 2011, 20:48:09
I didnt have such great luck when i was greedy and went for 1/4s. Never had problems with 1/2s

I'm just saying if you take 1/4 off the current polyp, it will more than likely not be harmed by the even and grow back. Not divide the current polyp into 4 pieces.
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: Neogenesis on October 17, 2011, 21:25:59: My understanding is that when fragging rics, for best chances of survival, you MUST have part of the mouth in the pieces being fragged "cut it right down the middle". The couple times I've done this I've had great results, and within 15 minutes they have pulled themselves around a sealed the wound shut. If your looking to sell the frag, I say do it, if you just looking to get more for yourself, I say target feed to get it to split naturally.
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: Wall_Tank on October 17, 2011, 21:53:52: Quote from: Neogenesis on October 17, 2011, 21:25:59
My understanding is that when fragging rics, for best chances of survival, you MUST have part of the mouth in the pieces being fragged "cut it right down the middle". The couple times I've done this I've had great results, and within 15 minutes they have pulled themselves around a sealed the wound shut. If your looking to sell the frag, I say do it, if you just looking to get more for yourself, I say target feed to get it to split naturally.

I've never had a problem, mine always regrew mouths.

Also, one word of caution, frag in a bowl outside of the tank. Let the frags quit "oozing" before putting back in the tank. They can give off some nasty chemicals when you cut them.
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: HUNGER on October 17, 2011, 22:34:21: i used rubber bands and did them in 1/4 but it took a month or so and i had 4
Title: Re: Ric propagation question
Post by: itsalifestyle on October 31, 2011, 16:21:27: I have had really good luck with doing 1/2 never lost any 1/4 I have also done really well but have lost a few so if it was me target feed or do 1/2 dont take the chance but if you do let me know ill take one once healed:)