atrox Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I really dislike the look of frag plugs, is there a safe way to pop em off? Seems like wedge ing a screwdriver underneath could split the coral. Link to comment
RollaJase Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Bust out the Dremel and cut the bulk off the plug/disk? I do this with SPS pieces and zoas when they come attached to hideous ceramic or plaster frag rocks. Link to comment
atrox Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Bingo I know I was overthinking this! Thank you. Link to comment
RollaJase Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Bingo I know I was overthinking this! Thank you. No problem, keep in mind that the ceramic disks will require one of the diamond blades as they are really hard, the plaster ones the Dremel will make quick work of. Oh and don't breathe in any of the dust . Link to comment
Bingo1213 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 In my experience using a screw driver does not split the coral IF it has not grown to the plug yet. If it is just glue holding it in place a screw driver should do the trick!! Link to comment
Toybuddha Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I split the skeleton of my acan trying to remove it from a plug with a screwdriver. Link to comment
BattleAthletics Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Razor blade, not a screw driver. Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Razor blade, not a screw driver. This ^ or one of those Japanese wood chisels. Also, make sure you get under the superglue, that way it's the superglue disk that pops off. Link to comment
aquqcrab Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I hate those plugs as well. Which is why I use rubbleinstead. But to answer your question I've used a chisel with more sucess then with a screw driver. Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Always a chance of splitting the skeleton when prying it off a plug. Just go slow and be careful. Link to comment
Kijho Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I don't even use a screw driver I just used my hands a snapped it off where the glue is - came off without trouble and then glued the skeleton to the rock. Link to comment
jestep Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 If you have fragging bone cutters and the acans haven't completely grown onto the plugs, they usually work perfectly for this. WIth the flat side of the cutters against the disk, act like you're going to cut the skeleton off the plug right on the junction. Usually takes very little force and the skeleton will cleanly pop off the plug. Link to comment
opaquelace Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I usually take a pair of pliers and break off the plug stem. I prefer to keep my items on a frag plug if they come on one and not a piece of rubble. Makes for a nice round colony if you build it up under the base. Mr. Microscope has awesome igloo looking acan lord colonies. Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 SPS Bone Cutters will do the trick for trimming the plug, but Acans are very hearty. If you take a razor blade (or screwdriver like you said, but make it a fine one) and slide it under the coral, you should be able to pop it out without breaking it. However, if it does break, you can either glue it back together or just have two frags of acans. The other option is to just feed them frequently (three times per week). Within three or four months, they should outgrow the plug and look fine. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 this is what I use.. never had a problem.. Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 this is what I use.. never had a problem..You could use that to frag a nano tank into like 5 picos. Link to comment
GHill762 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You could use that to frag a nano tank into like 5 picos. never considered fragging the whole tank at once Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 never considered fragging the whole tank at once pfft..amateur Link to comment
xzeror Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I glued down all my acans onto discs so they could grow outwards over it. If they dont have a disc they will just grow into a ball. Link to comment
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