How do I get my leather to make babies?

[loans_n_fishes]

Thanks to Gary, I have a gorgeous toad stool leather that is getting rather enormous. I am thinking of fragging some of it soon. I have heard that one can cut pie slice pieces out of the top. Is this an acceptable frag? Will the sliced hole heal quickly? How does one mount a piece like this? How much would be a reasonable price?

If I slice the entire head off and move it, will more than one grow back from the base, or would it just be one? Is there a way to encourage more heads to grow?

Gary, just so you know: This is by far my favorite coral in my tank. It has almost quadrupled in size since I brought it home! My clark clown "feeds" it at dinner time. It's really neat to watch. I owe you big!

[Jeff]

just look here http://garf.org/

[GaryP]

Short answer: Scissors or a serrated bread knife.

[z28pwr]

I was going to suggest some Barry Manilow, but I guess Gary's option is faster ;).

[TXKev]

I was going to suggest some Barry Manilow, but I guess Gary's option is faster ;).

I think you meant Barry WHITE, Barry Manilow would make it sick. :sick

[JeremyGlen]

If you really want babies, you should cut off a small part of it and put it in a blender with saltwater and shred or liquify, whichever setting you prefer. Basic biology says all you need is a single cell. I have a little Kenya Tree growing from a spot that I peeled off every bit I could find, guess I missed a spot.

[GaryP]

I sent loans_n_fishes home with that volunteer that resulted from me moving my monster a couple of years ago. Where I cut it off of the rock I now have two growing from the same base. Its a very prolific coral. Whatever you do, just give it dirty water and light. Works for me.

P.S. I like using bridal veil to hold the frags in place until they attach. If you leave it long, the coral will just absorb it into the tissue.

[loans_n_fishes]

Ok...I'm going to frag him. First I plan to cut the entire head off, then cut the head in half vertically. One of the halves will be cut in half again and sold.

How much should I ask for a frag of toadstool? Each smaller frag would be around 3" across the head. I've seen some prices on websites for "small" "medium" and "large". However, I am not sure what constitutes each size. I would think these are at least a large medium. ^_^ I may be willing to cut into even smaller pieces if it makes it more desireable/affordable. He is a beautiful pinkish color. I'll try to get a picture of him before the hacking begins! :o