fragging large toadstool

[cook]

What is the best wat to cut a toadstool approx 15 in across. should I just cut off the base and then cut the top into good size pieces, also how fast do they heal and regrow stems.

[donfishy76]

if you do this, you will see new polyps on the "stem" part in no time, but it will definitely take awhile to re-grow a capitulum of 15", thats for sure.
You could just use a brand new razor and slice pieces off the cap and let them attach (with rubber bands, or monofilament/fishing line) to new rocks, and in a few months time, they will be little clones of the mother colony.

[cook]

Thanks, I will post pics soon.

[HappyReefer2]

So you're saying not to cut the entire toadstool, but just the cap?

[vest0830]

If i've read right, you cut the cap off, then cut the cap into pie slices, glue or rubberband to a peice of rubble, and your done.

(what is done to the stalk)

[dustin Combs]

the stalk will grow a new capitulum or top. I would just take a large piece off the back side of the cap. It will curl under and scar over and grow in a month or so.

[vest0830]

so your sayin to just hack (a clean cut) a big section off of the cap, and attach it to a peice of rubble, and thats it?

[donfishy76]

yes, preferably with a new, clean razor blade, just cut the whole cap off, or a piece and attach it to another rock and it will grow into a whole new coral colony for you to keep, trade, or sell

[pledosophy]

So I did this three weeks ago and the polyps on the new frag still have not extended. Any ideas ? ? ?

Also what is the growth rate for sacrophyton's ?

[donfishy76]

the growth for leathers varies, depending on your water quality and lighting, but not to worry about the polyps, I am sure the frag is fine, otherwise, it would have fallen apart already
give it some more time and they will come out

[pledosophy]

Thanks

[TCU Reefer]

I actually picked up a peice of toadstool today from a club member who sliced her cap up into 12 different peices.

After some super glue gel, the piece looks as though nothing happened.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/TropheusKid/P2070011Small.jpg

[ellisz]

I cut a ring around the head on my toadstool and then cut those into smaller pieces. Just take about 2" or more from the outside edge and cut around.