Fragging Workshop Saturday, 6/11, 1-3pm

[JVU]

I wish I could make it, this is usually one of the events I most enjoy. Awesome that Kenny and High Tide Aquatics are hosting us. This is good prep for the frag swap we are planning for July- details will be coming along shortly.

I think that beautiful Goni alone is increasing attendance

 

[CaseyP]

Hah I should have mentioned that I'm only planning on trimming it down, not chopping the whole thing up, so we'll see how many frags come out. Its sting is pretty potent and bothering nearby corals, hence the need to trim.

Full extension killing anything surrounding it. It does not get along with true gonioporas, I learned the hard way. Great for GSP control though

 

[SaltwaterAddict]

Anyone attending interested in buying a piece of goni that I'm bringing to frag? Market name is Gonzo XXX Goni, though I'm pretty sure it's technically a bernardapora.

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I am interested but I have already killed one. I think I placed it up too high and didn't realize how often I would have to feed it. How much for a small piece?

 

[Srt4eric]

I am interested but I have already killed one. I think I placed it up too high and didn't realize how often I would have to feed it. How much for a small piece?

Don't feel bad for killing it. I kill gonis just looking at them.

 

[Thales]

I don't think I can make the workshop, but I was at HTA yesterday and it is great!

 

[Darkxerox]

Running about 15 min late, see you all soon

 

[dswong01]

thanks Eric and Kenny for today event. Had a fun time

 

[Srt4eric]

Thanks everyone for coming out.

 

[Turkeysammich]

@CaseyP
Put me on the list for a Frag if you have any left. Dunno when I’ll see you tho.

 

[Hamada]

Glad people were able to make it out there!! Wish I could've joined yall!

 

[SaltwaterAddict]

That you to Kenny and Eric and everyone!!! I am so glad I came. Me and my son had such a good time talking about tank and felt very welcome. I feel very inspired and encouraged. I don't think I would ever consider using a band saw myself but now I know I could totally do it. Thank you!!!

 

[Devon]

Wanted to say thank you to @Srt4eric and @under_water_ninja for the very informative and fun event today.
Hope to see everyone at the next one!

 

[Apon]

Running about 15 min late, see you all soon

So I wasn't the only one who showed up at noon? I could have sworn it was 12 to 2pm listed

 

[Apon]

That you to Kenny and Eric and everyone!!! I am so glad I came. Me and my son had such a good time talking about tank and felt very welcome. I feel very inspired and encouraged. I don't think I would ever consider using a band saw myself but now I know I could totally do it. Thank you!!!

I am glad you and your son didn't loose any fingers when I showed you how to use the saw.

 

[under_water_ninja]

Hah I should have mentioned that I'm only planning on trimming it down, not chopping the whole thing up, so we'll see how many frags come out. Its sting is pretty potent and bothering nearby corals, hence the need to trim.

Full extension killing anything surrounding it. It does not get along with true gonioporas, I learned the hard way. Great for GSP control though
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Hey I got 2 from ya but didn’t pay you. @Reefinglens wants one so I’m going to give one to him, so we both owe you $20, lol! I wish I could have helped you with that cut!! I think I was helping a customer when you cut it. But part of this hobby is trial and error! Hopefully the big one bounces back well! After it heals up a bit, you can bring it back and we can clean it up if you like

 

[Darkxerox]

So much fun! Was great getting back into the reefing community and meeting everyone. Thank you so much to @under_water_ninja for hosting in the beautiful new store. Also thanks to @Srt4eric for organizing as well as everyone for bringing and sharing corals.

 

[Qwiv]

Was nice meeting you all yesterday. Thx @Srt4eric for taking the time to set it all up and the frags.

Love the store @under_water_ninja and thx for the Bar discount on the frags. Looking forward to lights on today RO see how the look.

 

[CaseyP]

@under_water_ninja all good. I was saying we can get squared away whenever you have a copperband ready to go. Or if I decide on that sweet acro sapthulata frag ... just waiting to see how my tank stabilizes after an alk swing last month that wreaked some havoc my acros. Thank you for having us!

The aftermath . You can see how I tried to start low and take a slice off the bottom of the mound. The blade started riding up and I just went with it instead of forcing and potentially bending the blade. I probably should have been facing the blade too instead of standing and pushing it from the side. For anyone curious on growth rate, I started January 2021 with a frag half the size of the ones you see here.

@IOnceWasLegend @Coral reefer @tankguy @phc567 @JVU got a frag for you guys whenever

 

[Qwiv]

Maybe put a disk on there to hold the Algea at bay from the fresh surface?

 

[Darkxerox]

@under_water_ninja all good. I was saying we can get squared away whenever you have a copperband ready to go. Or if I decide on that sweet acro sapthulata frag ... just waiting to see how my tank stabilizes after an alk swing last month that wreaked some havoc my acros. Thank you for having us!

The aftermath . You can see how I tried to start low and take a slice off the bottom of the mound. The blade started riding up and I just went with it instead of forcing and potentially bending the blade. I probably should have been facing the blade too instead of standing and pushing it from the side. For anyone curious on growth rate, I started January 2021 with a frag half the size of the ones you see here.
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@IOnceWasLegend @Coral reefer @tankguy @phc567 @JVU got a frag for you guys whenever