Fragging Anthelia Polys

CaptainK · 08-23-2001, 12:19 PM

Hi Everyone,
About 3 months ago I introduced a single anthelia polyp into my tank (that was all I had that survive the shipment)
Well 3 months later this single polyp has EXPLODED it has reproduced like CRAZY.
So I am contemplating getting these polys in some condition to be able to trade them or just give out to others.
Currently I have about 3 large patches of this stuff, but it is attached to the rocks, large rocks. I have another starting colony that is in the sand.
Is there a way that I could get this stuff to grow on loose rubble so I can have it available to ship out?
Or is there a way to safely remove the polyps and attach them to a loosw rock to grow?
Thanks,
CaptK

hreef · 08-23-2001, 01:38 PM

Just like myself, I started out with just a few polyps. I throw small pieces of live rock beside the athelia and it attaches like crazy! I have it growing like weeds. It's even growing on the glass. This is much easier, you will not hurt the athelia trying to de-attach the polyps.
Good Luck

Jack G · 08-23-2001, 06:29 PM

You can easily frag anthelia. It is easy to grow, and you will do it a favor-it can grow so dense that it will kill itself off in the center. Periodic pruning is a must.
BE WARNED: It is a prolific grower. mine took over about a third to half of my 90 gal. It grew around my Galaxea, and rubbed it to death. It killed everything in its path. I ended up pulling out several square feet of it(I still have some though).
Enjoy,
Jack

organicreefer · 08-24-2001, 07:48 AM

i have attached anthelia to shella / rubble with supre glue and it worked fine.i also just put rubble around the colony and they grow on it themselves.definitely my fastest growing coral

CaptainK · 08-31-2001, 02:45 PM

Hi Everyone,
Is it possible just to just pluck some of the polys off of its mat without injuring the animal?

-CaptK

popcorn · 08-31-2001, 05:24 PM

I have fragged ours that way. You will find that the polyps are somewhat connected by a fibrous base. This can be gently pulled off with tweezers or a sharp blade, and the polyps come right off. I use superglue (the gel) after gently drying both rock and polyp. It isn't hard to do, and the anthelia is pretty hardy.

Good luck.

organicreefer · 08-31-2001, 07:13 PM

ime, you will have the most success if you use a razor.i guess the clean cut is easier to heal.its easier than you think.good luck.

srgtkoons · 08-31-2001, 07:28 PM

Put loose rubble around it, or take the upward growths slice em off and use a a piece of an onion sack or other mesh to hold it to a rock. Using super glue on this type of coral is a PIA IMO. Good luck.

08-23-2001, 12:19 PM	#1
CaptainK Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA. Posts: 534	Fragging Anthelia Polys Hi Everyone, About 3 months ago I introduced a single anthelia polyp into my tank (that was all I had that survive the shipment) Well 3 months later this single polyp has EXPLODED it has reproduced like CRAZY. So I am contemplating getting these polys in some condition to be able to trade them or just give out to others. Currently I have about 3 large patches of this stuff, but it is attached to the rocks, large rocks. I have another starting colony that is in the sand. Is there a way that I could get this stuff to grow on loose rubble so I can have it available to ship out? Or is there a way to safely remove the polyps and attach them to a loosw rock to grow? Thanks, CaptK

08-23-2001, 01:38 PM	#2
hreef Citizen Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 118	Re: Fragging Anthelia Polys Just like myself, I started out with just a few polyps. I throw small pieces of live rock beside the athelia and it attaches like crazy! I have it growing like weeds. It's even growing on the glass. This is much easier, you will not hurt the athelia trying to de-attach the polyps. Good Luck

08-23-2001, 06:29 PM	#3
Jack G Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5	Anthelia? You can easily frag anthelia. It is easy to grow, and you will do it a favor-it can grow so dense that it will kill itself off in the center. Periodic pruning is a must. BE WARNED: It is a prolific grower. mine took over about a third to half of my 90 gal. It grew around my Galaxea, and rubbed it to death. It killed everything in its path. I ended up pulling out several square feet of it(I still have some though). Enjoy, Jack

08-31-2001, 07:28 PM	#8
srgtkoons Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Robesonia PA US Posts: 539	Put loose rubble around it, or take the upward growths slice em off and use a a piece of an onion sack or other mesh to hold it to a rock. Using super glue on this type of coral is a PIA IMO. Good luck. __________________ I have the mind of a 5 year old and own a fire extinquisher you cant imagine the things i do.

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08-24-2001, 07:48 AM	#4
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	i have attached anthelia to shella / rubble with supre glue and it worked fine.i also just put rubble around the colony and they grow on it themselves.definitely my fastest growing coral

08-31-2001, 02:45 PM	#5
CaptainK Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MA. Posts: 534	Hi Everyone, Is it possible just to just pluck some of the polys off of its mat without injuring the animal? -CaptK

08-31-2001, 05:24 PM	#6
popcorn Citizen Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS USA Posts: 191	I have fragged ours that way. You will find that the polyps are somewhat connected by a fibrous base. This can be gently pulled off with tweezers or a sharp blade, and the polyps come right off. I use superglue (the gel) after gently drying both rock and polyp. It isn't hard to do, and the anthelia is pretty hardy. Good luck.

08-31-2001, 07:13 PM	#7
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	ime, you will have the most success if you use a razor.i guess the clean cut is easier to heal.its easier than you think.good luck.

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