Kenya tree question - Aquarium Advice

Joshsmit56001 · 05-08-2004, 07:02 PM

What is the easiest way to get a kenya tree off of the rock it is on? Can you just use a knife and cut as close to the rock as possible or is there an easier way to do this whole thing?

Any answers would be great.

[acronym:c430545f1e="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:c430545f1e],
Josh

Joshsmit56001 · 05-09-2004, 12:17 AM

05-09-2004, 01:54 PM

Fragging with a sharp knife is about the only way to move it in a timely fashion. If you place a smaller rubble rock touching the stalk, the coral will eventually grow onto the new rock but they take a considerable amount of time to do it. Also keep in mind that if fragged, the stalk left behind should eventually grow into a new coral.

Chers
Steve

Joshsmit56001 · 05-09-2004, 10:14 PM

So I can just cut it? Where would I cut the stalk at, as close to the rock as possible or does it matter?

05-09-2004, 10:33 PM

If you want the piece left behind to have a better chance of survival, cut it about ½" up from where it's attached. You can pretty much cut it where you want though. Be sure the new [acronym:19ab9de9be="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:19ab9de9be] is placed in a similar light/flow area once it's been attached. It will have a better opportunity to recover faster. Once it's doing well, it can be placed in a more desired area that will still meet it's needs.

When attaching the new [acronym:19ab9de9be="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:19ab9de9be], a shallow plastic dish with rubble rock on the bottom and veil material/cheese cloth covering the top will be the easiest. Make sure it is in an openly lit area with low water flow.

Cheers
Steve

05-08-2004, 07:02 PM	#1
Joshsmit56001 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Crystal Minnesota Posts: 380 Images: 1	Kenya tree question What is the easiest way to get a kenya tree off of the rock it is on? Can you just use a knife and cut as close to the rock as possible or is there an easier way to do this whole thing? Any answers would be great. [acronym:c430545f1e="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:c430545f1e], Josh

05-09-2004, 12:17 AM	#2
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05-09-2004, 01:54 PM	#3
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	Fragging with a sharp knife is about the only way to move it in a timely fashion. If you place a smaller rubble rock touching the stalk, the coral will eventually grow onto the new rock but they take a considerable amount of time to do it. Also keep in mind that if fragged, the stalk left behind should eventually grow into a new coral. Chers Steve

05-09-2004, 10:14 PM	#4
Joshsmit56001 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Crystal Minnesota Posts: 380 Images: 1	So I can just cut it? Where would I cut the stalk at, as close to the rock as possible or does it matter?

05-09-2004, 10:33 PM	#5
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	If you want the piece left behind to have a better chance of survival, cut it about ½" up from where it's attached. You can pretty much cut it where you want though. Be sure the new [acronym:19ab9de9be="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:19ab9de9be] is placed in a similar light/flow area once it's been attached. It will have a better opportunity to recover faster. Once it's doing well, it can be placed in a more desired area that will still meet it's needs. When attaching the new [acronym:19ab9de9be="Broken or cut pieces of coral which will eventually grow into a new animal"]frag[/acronym:19ab9de9be], a shallow plastic dish with rubble rock on the bottom and veil material/cheese cloth covering the top will be the easiest. Make sure it is in an openly lit area with low water flow. Cheers Steve