If done properly this has very little negative effect on the anemone. If done improperly one or both halves could perish. The point is, this method of propagation helps relieve the stress put on the worlds reefs by over farming them for hobbyist like ourselves. I agree doing this to a wild anemone without knowing 100% what you're doing and losing it would be horrible. But force propagating a tank raised specimen could allow the hobby to be self sustaining and rely less on farming the oceans. IMO
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
I manually divide these anemones so that it reduces the harvesting of them in the wild.
A small fraction of those harvested ever make it to a hobbiests aquarium due to conditions kept in along the chain. I feel I'm doing the hobby a favor by slowing the wild harvest, you may not. That is an opinion you are entitled to just like I am of mine.
I have yet to have a complaint from a person that has gotten one of my divided anemones. Many have them split and also pass them on to the hobby.
You should show a timeline video of them recovering and becoming whole again since so many people are 'offended' by this procedure. People just have to remember it's much better than taking live specimens straight off the ocean.
so if i get the mouth and part of the foot on each frag it will grow right? i am asking bec the guy at the LFS told me that my anemone would die if i cut it. Also does this work for all anemones???
Though I do not know if it hurts, it sure looks painfull to the darn thing and it does make me sad. In the other hand I understand that it must be done in order to keep ourselves from going into the ocean and taking away from mother nature thus keeping it from going extinct. Too bad global warming is beating us to the race of "to be or not to be".
In other words and unfortunately for the animal, good job!
Thanks for your interest in my demonstration video. My hope is to stop wild collection where few actually reach the market they were intended to reach.
While I appreciate your own misguided opinion, I don't agree with it.
As far as profit, NOT!. It costs a bunch to keep and feed these guys so someone can get an extremely healthy animal that was not removed from the wild.
What's really shameful is your complete lack of understanding of this hobby.
this is my dads video, this in NOT for eating. and no i cannot answer any of the questions of how long it will take until they are normal again, but i know he has done this exact same procedure at least 20 times, and hasn't had a single frag die yet.
How dare someone even do this... I don't mean 'aaaargh, I'm scared' dare, I mean 'who the fuck gives anyone the right to do this shit' dare?
bskdopeboy 1 week ago
how long does it take fo them to be back to normal?
jgipson12 3 weeks ago
anemone post to split on there own.
thesunsetreptiles 4 months ago
does it sting when you hold the rbta? because im new to this saltwater thing
titaniumkiller 1 year ago
If done properly this has very little negative effect on the anemone. If done improperly one or both halves could perish. The point is, this method of propagation helps relieve the stress put on the worlds reefs by over farming them for hobbyist like ourselves. I agree doing this to a wild anemone without knowing 100% what you're doing and losing it would be horrible. But force propagating a tank raised specimen could allow the hobby to be self sustaining and rely less on farming the oceans. IMO
slickdog78 1 year ago
@Prometheus4096
Very accurate.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
Thanks for your interest. hot
flowersellers 1 year ago
@Prometheus4096
Very accurate.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
Thanks for your interest.
flowersellers 1 year ago
@Prometheus4096
Very accurate.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
Thanks for your interest.
flowersellers 1 year ago
@Prometheus4096
Very accurate.
It's called manual division, as shown, for a reason.
By doing this type of division, it allows more hobbyists to enjoy this type of anemone without increasing the demand for wild harvesting from the sea.
it's win win since these are very healthy, both went divided and when sent to new homes. It may not be for everyone but those that appreciate the fact that no more are being pulled from our oceans to accommodate this demand get it.
Thanks for your interest.
flowersellers 1 year ago
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savetheanemones 2 years ago
I manually divide these anemones so that it reduces the harvesting of them in the wild.
A small fraction of those harvested ever make it to a hobbiests aquarium due to conditions kept in along the chain. I feel I'm doing the hobby a favor by slowing the wild harvest, you may not. That is an opinion you are entitled to just like I am of mine.
I have yet to have a complaint from a person that has gotten one of my divided anemones. Many have them split and also pass them on to the hobby.
flowersellers 2 years ago
You should show a timeline video of them recovering and becoming whole again since so many people are 'offended' by this procedure. People just have to remember it's much better than taking live specimens straight off the ocean.
myoon87 2 years ago
Not a bad idea.
People need to realize a small portion collected ever make them to the hobbiest.
I have shipped these beautiful RED anemones all over the US and none have died in transit.
It's like deer hunting, I understand it needs to be done, I'm just one of those that needs to "do it".
flowersellers 2 years ago
I would love to know how the Frags go on.
I have a huge Purple tipped Malu that
needs to be fragged. It is getting
way to big or my tank.
Too scared to Frag it as I don`t want it to
die.
nerdkiller75 2 years ago
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Couldn't u just wait for them to split sicko u wouldn't like to be chopped in half would u I'm not happy with u
dodge250 2 years ago
Do this only work wit bubble tips???
DjHypno88 2 years ago
when anemones are cut like that, doesn't it almost always get infected?
youmantube22 2 years ago
so if i get the mouth and part of the foot on each frag it will grow right? i am asking bec the guy at the LFS told me that my anemone would die if i cut it. Also does this work for all anemones???
BLOODYKnuckles2000 2 years ago
Though I do not know if it hurts, it sure looks painfull to the darn thing and it does make me sad. In the other hand I understand that it must be done in order to keep ourselves from going into the ocean and taking away from mother nature thus keeping it from going extinct. Too bad global warming is beating us to the race of "to be or not to be".
In other words and unfortunately for the animal, good job!
MightyEvilOne 3 years ago
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What a sad thing to see. People desperate enough for money to actual torture a healthy anemone just to profit.
Shamefull
BTAtexas 3 years ago
Thanks for your interest in my demonstration video. My hope is to stop wild collection where few actually reach the market they were intended to reach.
While I appreciate your own misguided opinion, I don't agree with it.
As far as profit, NOT!. It costs a bunch to keep and feed these guys so someone can get an extremely healthy animal that was not removed from the wild.
What's really shameful is your complete lack of understanding of this hobby.
flowersellers 3 years ago
awsome vid.
skabooya 3 years ago 2
Great video on splitting the RBTA!
AquariumForum 3 years ago 3
I think he was cutting them to eat.
I have never seen this before. Hey flowersellers do a followup video please!!!
inachu 3 years ago
this is my dads video, this in NOT for eating. and no i cannot answer any of the questions of how long it will take until they are normal again, but i know he has done this exact same procedure at least 20 times, and hasn't had a single frag die yet.
Iceyclamp 3 years ago
hi after you cut it for how long it will be nomal again
goby1 3 years ago
How long after cutting it up does it take before it is fully healed?
LimpitsReef 3 years ago