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Old February 26th 06, 01:42 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Default Coral propagation

YOu can slice and dice leatheres as well. I view fragging corals like
pruning the shrubery to keep them in check, and sooner or later, your
gonna have to do it, and its best done sooner than later.

Leathers can be sliced so you get a portion of the base. It can then
be wedged between a rock or stuck into substrate or pinned in place on
another piece of rock in the tank. Its best to "prune" them a little
every now and then so its not as hard on them when you have to take
large cuts out.

Lots of corals have extremely long lifespans. That is provided they
have proper conditions and care by their keeper.

On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:08:34 GMT, "TheRock" wrote:
Just sitting here gazing into the tank and a question that I've never
thought of before came to mind.
I'm familiar with coral propagation through what I've read on the web or in
a book. SNIP and glue.
Is it necessary to do OR do corals just simply go on living forever and
regen themselves ?

I can see how polyps spread, but how bout my giant leather ?
The leather I have tripled in size in 6 months.

Thanks,
Chris


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