Fragging extends colonies, funds the hobby through trading, and is the only way to control invasive growers like Xenia. Different corals demand different techniques.

SPS

Bone cutters or coral saw. Cut at branch base, dip, glue to plug.

LPS

Coral saw only along skeletal lines between heads. Slow healing — expect 4–6 weeks.

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