Leather Question

[TheReefer12]

I have a yellow leather coral and I was wondering how do they reproduce? Would I have to frag a piece off from it or what? I will have to get a picture of it to show all of you. It is small right now but I am interested if it grows.

Thanks for any help,
Brian

[Mrs Smith]

Occasionally they will drop babies, although my yellow has never done that. (My Devil's Hand does all the time.) The most reliable way is to frag it yourself, but I would wait until it's a decent size. I've had trouble getting this particular species to cooperate with my frag attempts (I'm 50/50), but others have had no problems.

If it's a new addition, I'd give it several months to settle in. The yellow Sarcophyton elegans is the most difficult softie to keep, IMHO, requiring somewhat higher light a flow. Still, once you've had it awhile, they seem to hardy up somewhat. (At least IME)

Good luck,
Danielle

[Beal09]

slow grower

[iamdickie]

i had a frag of this and it is a hard one to get to attach. you CANNOT use netting, and most rubberbands will chop it in 2 try to use a gut seuture (sp?).

I have had good luck with these.

They are also slow growers, so be warned!

[TheReefer12]

Thank you for all of your responses. I will wait awhile to let it grow more. Also, what do I use to frag one? Do I just use a knife and cut a piece off?

Brian

[iamdickie]

Originally Posted by TheReefer12

Thank you for all of your responses. I will wait awhile to let it grow more. Also, what do I use to frag one? Do I just use a knife and cut a piece off?

Brian

Yes that is all you have to do, this leather is easy to cut, doesnt slime alot

[rottface4]

Leathers are pretty easy to frag, but they are slow growers in my experience. Sometimes they will bud off, but not always. I just use a straight edge razor blade to cut mine and haven't had any problems with it.