Frag Toxic Corals (Zoas) The Right Way! EcoTech Coral Propagation Kit

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You are probably thinking what is this guy talking about I now what I am doing I have seen plenty of tutorials on this. I see so many youtube videos on how to frag this, how to frag that, one coral I see the most is zoanthids. AND 9 out of ten of these videos is showing you how to do it the wrong way and in a way that is extremely dangerous and could hospitalize you especially if your working with toxic corals like zoanthids. I will show you what you NEED to do to prepare for fragging and then an actual demonstration of how to frag zoanthids a toxic coral the Smart, Efficient and RIGHT way! For an easier and faster fragging experience I highly recommend using Ecotech marine's Coral Propagation Kit. Marine-aquarium hobbyists should always wear protective gloves and eye protection when working, or fragging corals in your reef tank.
Pamgaea Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@russmaleartist]

Here is a young man, who obviously has more commonsense than many adults of advanced years. Thanks, George, for doing your homework and for your clear and precise demonstration and explanation. You come across like a very responsible young man.

[@Miagz-k1d]

The safety part of this is spot on. People used to talk about cooking their like rock or washing or scrubbing under hot water to get rid of aiptasia or other unwanted stuff. Better make sure there are no palys or zoas on it. Palytoxin inhalation is no joke and can kill you even as little as micro grams.

[@JustMyFish]

Wrong it would take thousands of Zoa’s to kill a Human it may irritate your skin or eyes but it will not kill you scaremongering video there is no need to wear and hazmat suit 🤪

[@CaspiRose99]

@@JustMyFish I’m pretty sure the fumes are more dangerous than when it’s in slime form

[@saan1wu499]

Aside from the lack of safety precaution, one thing that really bothered me with the other zoa propagation tutorials out there was the fact that none of them showed footage of the frags opening up after it's placed back into the water, so thank you for including that

[@joybaker8544]

love this guys personality. he always makes me laugh. love his videos. Keep up the good work buddy! your doing great!

[@heathero6884]

I think this is my favorite video of yours. Your new videos definitely evolved because you've grown and change which is good to adapt but I learn more in these earlier videos because I'm barely starting out and going to attempt this tomorrow to frag my zoanthids. ♥️

[@lisadimercurio9473]

What a difference 4 years makes you were so young and now you are a star

[@Ralphg0728]

He brings up an important point, do a water change or use carbon if you are fragging zoas and palys inside your tank. My friend fragged some green button palys and he didn't realized how toxic they were and it killed 2 fish and some corals over night.

[@OmniversalInsect]

he was lucky it didn't kill him

[@stephenparkkkkk]

@@OmniversalInsect ikr

[@Live4Ibanez]

Keep it up george! One day your channel will multiply like zoas!

[@dylanashdown947]

Powerslayer It has now

[@barrettt8661]

Foreshadowing 1000

[@timothyw1477]

@@barrettt8661 r/wooosh

[@danielpontow5378]

@@timothyw1477 How is that a wooosh?

[@viloscity4919]

This aged like fine wine

[@Claya94]

Ahh I remember the days when I was this gentle fragging bread and butter polyps lol

[@Sysgen]

Great information! Thanks for the safety information. I did not know about the toxins! When I get the the stage of fragging I wll be sure to use gloves and goggles.

[@totowolf4698]

Full face mask if your really worried...I was poisoned just contacting my rastas (they were stressed) and my eye swelled up and bottom lip went numb for a while...that was day 1...day 2 and beyond is yet to be detrmined.

[@coralfish12g]

Wow, yeah more people need to watch this video and read all these comments. Palytoxin isn't something to play around with!

[@OSSOYT]

update?

[@midnightcountess7408]

Updates on day 2 and beyond?

[@Ian-qh4rf]

Great video! Makes it look much easier than I was worried about. Thank you!

[@kevinhayes3146]

Very helpful thanks man. I just got my first saltwater setup today, the guy neglected it for quite some time and the corals are very overgrown on to each other, This is a great jump off point for me to frag them out the right way. Thanks again. Your vids seem very informative so i threw you a sub!

[@FishyDrizzy]

Great vid man. Actually one of the guys here at my local fish store had a near death experience while fragging some of these.

[@scottholloway684]

Nice video man. Thanks for the information I have a tank doing very well with xenia and may other corals been in the hobby for almost 2 years now and am very glad I watched this for when I decide to frag my palythoa zoanthid combo rock. Thanks again man!

[@coralfish12g]

Scott Holloway No problem Scott, glad it helped.

[@MASSAquariums]

Marathoning. Another great video. When you buy new corals, do you just dip them I. Water with iodine in it and how much. I guess how do you prepare the dip? Thanks

[@coralfish12g]

You usually take a gallon of tank water and add the suggested dose on the bottle, like half a capful. Then you stir it. Be sure to wash the coral off with clean water after the dip so the iodine does not get into the tank.

[@elitegamerxx2864]

R.I.P. headphone users at your intro! dang!

[@timothyw1477]

Xx elite gamer xX

[@kyfy24]

OMG adorable! I had the tiniest aptasia grow up between my sunny d polyps (plz no quarantine lectures :) ) and this offered some different and helpful insight on how to work around that and free my palys. So awesome job and thanks!

[@jrfan8829]

Would it work to place frag plugs around the colony, letting the zoanthids spread to the plugs and just removing the plugs? You'd avoid having to cut anything but I suppose there might then be tearing/ripping along the colony and plug.

[@deeplakegaming5370]

Your so young. Omg lololol😂👌🏼

[@gabegoodyke6862]

i’m 14 it’s easier for us to do this stuff because we have more time the only hard thing for us is most young kids don’t know anything about making money

[@CosyCamper]

great videos george. youve helped me so much. how fast until those frags are filled with zoes?

[@coralfish12g]

Stewart Bumstead Thanks Stewart! It really depends on the type of Zoas, but with these basic ones I used in this video it could take around a couple months.

[@lixsajoe]

Great video. I know fragging in the tank isn't ideal but it's hard when your zoos are at the bottom and u have a ton of rock and corals on top. Just wait till this kid gets older and has some serious funds, he'll have one very sweet looking tank :). Great job and keep those videos coming

[@coralfish12g]

Thanks, I am glad you understand why I was shooting for that in tank concept. I really appreciate your kind words.

[@cameronsaquatics1267]

Nice video, great info!

[@ReeferGil]

Excellent video!

[@BAbivaJr]

If I don't drag zoanthids, will they still release that toxin? I just have them in my tank. Bought from LFS.

[@delaneydeinlein220]

How big of a water change should I do after fragging? Is 25% enough? Great video, thanks for all the info!

[@dkf819]

Excellent Video George !

[@coralfish12g]

+dkf819 Thanks!

[@Johnaubreyduncan]

If only we could become immune like nudibranchs while doing this!!. I know some one who backed a bit of live rock, to remove the phosphate, forgetting it had a few zoas on it. He soon ran out of the house choking. Nice vid.

[@3AcesCapital]

Looks easy, never fragged before but I need to because my Zoa garden is getting out of control!

[@coralfish12g]

That is a very good problem to have Wayne :) Thanks for sharing

[@Fembo01]

Nice tips mate! Thanks

[@jjrevision]

That was so helpful thanks 😊

[@emmanuelperez4830]

Great video keep these coming

[@coralfish12g]

+Emmanuel Perez Thanks, will do

[@sydneykatef]

Thanks for the help

[@GENISIS1TWENTYONE]

Very informative video

[@walkerm04]

Thanks dude! Very good!

[@coralfish12g]

+Colin Walker No problem Colin!

[@jtthomas2905]

Like the hair swoop

[@MrClassy1991]

Hi, do zoas grow faster and multiply faster as a cluster or as single polyps?

[@SmartphoneNerd]

I'm planning on adding zionthids to my reef tank and I'm wondering if all zionthids are toxic?

[@Eiooeek]

Great info!

[@MrMurali001]

Hi bro I really enjoyed you are video it's very useful I think How to remove the frag plugs from honeymoons

[@gtirlad08]

Top man,some corals are really over looked.....your right george there's some really bad information out there.good video,like the prop kit....Nice lol

[@coralfish12g]

Thanks, appreciate that. The kit is sweet, I still love it.

[@PurelyAquatic]

What do you use to clean your tools and gloves after the frag process?

[@coralfish12g]

Just freshwater, but then I dry them really well.

[@NorCalDubber]

What other corals are toxic besides zoa's and pally's?

[@coralfish12g]

There are a bunch that can be when they die such as anemones and sea apples. A quick google search will tell you them all.

[@carlosazparrent4212]

My friend could you tell me , what kind of light you ise for your zoas? Regards.

[@todaystopic8345]

good video thanks

[@BoY860]

talk about advertising. but im a newb i may get a kit specifically cause i have nothing. including corals yet lol but figured i do some researching on everything though. i more then likely going to start fragging to better fill my tank and possibly trade. good video

[@coralfish12g]

Thanks

[@Fit-HubIO]

Nice man!

[@jonas2431]

How do you get your Dragon eyes to grow. I have some that won't grow but are healthy

[@JSchaefer93]

Very cool

[@915Mang]

Nice video George. I thnk in tank fragging is the safest way to go. That frag kit looks nice but to expensive for me:)

[@tarzantheapeman1427]

Too bad you can’t find the propagation kit anywhere anymore:/

[@mikesreef3022]

How many drops of iodine and how much water do you use when you make your dip for the zoas. and how long do you keep the zoas in the dip

[@coralfish12g]

Mike's Reef The amount of iodine you use is in the directions labeled on the bottle. Usually you keep them in there for 5 - 10 min.

[@shawnmalaka3172]

What lights do you have in that tank?

[@coralfish12g]

OnyX system by Rapid LED

[@ducatiman900620]

nice vid man, only issue i have in mine is i cant keep pulsing zenas or green star pylups i think i have a flame angle who enjoys them..

[@coralfish12g]

Some people just can't keep Xenia. I am one of them so I understand. Green star polyps should be easy no matter what. Thanks

[@BoY860]

what type of zoas are at 2minute mark? thats what i am missing =o

[@Colin_Masterson239]

lololol youve come along way dig it

[@Lilpeaches6488]

This stressed me out.

[@lisadimercurio9473]

Hi thank you so much for this vid. You look to be about the same age as my son. He's 16. Unfortunately my son is less than enthusiastic where my reef tank is concerned.

[@coralfish12g]

Hi Lisa, haha I was 16 when I made this video. Some kids get it and other don't...

[@EazyT8439]

Just getting into this hobby. Yaaa don’t think I’m gonna get those

[@jeffpuha8187]

Hi George. Another excellent video. I have, what may be, an ignorant question, since I haven't started my tank yet. When you want to add coral to your tank and put them in their permanent positions, do you always glue the frag plugs to your rock, or can you remove the actual polyps from the frag plugs and glue them directly to the rock? Thanks. Jeff

[@coralfish12g]

You can glue them permanently but you better be sure that's where you want them. Overall, you can still pull them off or break them off if you glue them, but I wouldn't because you will want to move it and reaquascape occasionally.

[@jeffpuha8187]

coralfish12g Hi George. Thanks for getting back to me. The reason I asked you about gluing the coral directly to the rock is that I don't want the ugly frag plugs on the rock. I doubt I would be doing much rearranging of rock and coral after I get everything set-up the way I want it. Unlike a lot of reefers I've seen here on KZbin, I don't think I'll be into fiddling with the aquascape or livestock. I plan to start off with just a few coral and see how quickly they grow and spread. Then I'll gradually add one or two more at a time until I feel there are enough. Does that sound like a viable plan?

[@coralfish12g]

Jeff Puha Yes, sounds good

[@jmdelira87]

Hi Jeff. I'm a fellow reefer and just wanted to chime in on your question about the frag plug. In all honesty, you're better off placing the whole plug in the tank. Many reasons why but you could easily damage zoas removing the plug. It would also be very hard to glue the zoa directly to the main rock. You can however, remove them and place them on a little piece of rock and then glue rock to rock. The reason I recommend placing the plug directly on the rock is because the zoanthids will soon cover the entire plug and surrounding areas and you won't even see a plug. You don't always have yo glue it either. Find a place the plug falls right into and place it there. Hope this helps.

[@jeffpuha8187]

Manny Freshh Yes. It does help. Thanks very much.

[@saptarshiguin3117]

I need your help big fan of you from india need help to make a salt water tank

[@willd5377]

Also should you do a large water change after the fragging?

[@aquaticmaniac8979]

If it is in the tank, absolutely. If you saw the slime come off them In the video, that stuff is also palytoxin. It CAN AND WILL Kill Fish, Coral, crash your whole tank, and you if it comes into contact with you.

[@grantdaniels2631]

Bruh this video old af you changed a lot lmao🤣

[@mikeramos8914]

Just out of curiosity... How much do you charge on Zoa frags?

[@coralfish12g]

Mike Ramos The one I fragged in this video 10-15 bucks but other more rare one for much more. It obviously depends on what kind of zoanthid it is.

[@Ucceah]

your videos are super helpfull for me, currently learning about sea water aquaristic. also pleassantly well made and presented without rambling. but i was thinking. couldnt you easly save yourself and your animals the hassle of a water change, when you have a third hand syphoning the water with the poisonous secretions out of the tank, before it can spread? okay, one more thing, and thats really the only criticism i can think of: just openly mentioning that a company is sponsoring you, would feel much more honest than blatant product placement and name dropping. ;)

[@coralfish12g]

+Cuda FX Thank you, I work hard to present the info in the way you mentioned. Yeah, but where is the third hand going to come from? If you can find someone to help you, sure. I try not to make viewers sit through an assortment of advertisements, but when I know or come across a product that will be the best for what I am explaining in the video it is definitely worth my time and others time to be mentioned in the video. I make honest product reviews. Sometimes I mesh product reviews with informational videos. It gives people solutions or products to use for the problems or methods I am explaining. Thanks again!

[@IMOLDIN]

+CoralFish12g well said if the product works then advertise it

[@gm836]

What is the purpose of fragging. Is it to trade with others

[@someoneforsaken6310]

AlphaWolf- Gaming Yes. You can also sell them to local hobbyists if you like as well.

[@animelover4234]

2021

[@TheBillydoodle]

what are the zoas at 2:04?

[@alonsaquarists6077]

Ur fragin soopa good

[@wickedninja8599]

CoralFish12g I recently got a Green Polythoa (wasn't aware of Palytoxin) and I handled it without gloves and a cut on my hand about 3 hrs ago. How worried should I be about being poisoned? I assume if I read your reply (which will probably be hours from now) I will be fine. I honestly hope my fish shop does returns, because this thing scares me.

[@chainsawreptiles6260]

Best To Learn About What Your Getting Before You Get It :)

[@coralfish12g]

I must have missed this comment, I hope you are doing well. I would run it under water and use some rubbing alcohol to just make sure it is clean. Keep an eye on it, if you are feeling ill go to the doc.

[@wickedninja8599]

CoralFish12g It was a couple weeks ago, and all is well. My LFS also returned it. I just don't feel confident owning Palys or Zoas.

[@chainsawreptiles6260]

xD Good Choice.

[@willd5377]

Do you know what those zoanthids are called at 2:04? They’re really nice

[@adriantaher6755]

Most expensive zoa at the moment. Rasta zoa.

[@Birdwrasse4]

Sweet video! What grade are u in?

[@coralfish12g]

Im going to be a senior in highschool!

[@houstonbigfooter]

Just take the rock out to frag.too many "what if's" taking them off the rock in the tank.

[@andre-lg5gc]

nice

[@samuraijay8024]

What’s that song in the intro

[@youthlagoonfilms]

Do you have a protein skimmer on this setup?

[@coralfish12g]

Mame air driven skimmer and before that the aquaeuro nano protein simmer 2. I have video reviews on both!

[@youthlagoonfilms]

Thanks! I am also from Chicago. My favorite aquarium shop is Old Town Aquarium. Have you ever been? I'm sure you would enjoy their stock and service. Keep doing what you do!

[@coralfish12g]

Youth Lagoon Films Thanks! Old Orchard is down the street from me :) Next time you are in there mention me to Allen.

[@starlord123starstar9]

Let me one I'm trying to make a zoa garden

[@joeclown3196]

do u ever frag your zoas an sell them?

[@coralfish12g]

Sometimes I do, but at the moment I am not selling any.

[@ericr530]

Zoanthids are not toxic, only Pallys are. I've handled zoas bare handed dozens of times. I've handled pallys a few times, never without rubber gloves.

[@willbatenchuk6171]

ericr530 they are toxic, just way way less than plays

[@willbatenchuk6171]

Pallys* sorry

[@moneymaks24]

Just coz u got a frag kit doesn't mean in tank zoa fragging is a good idea. And if u do risk is, use carbon to not harm anything.

[@loganseiden8266]

How big is your tank?

[@coralfish12g]

30 gallons, innovative marine tank

[@thebudderpickaxe]

what tank do u have

[@coralfish12g]

The tank I am using in this video is an Innovative Marine 30 gallon tank.

[@barretharms655]

You're funny you forgot that you were one of those a couple of years ago

[@devontaebashford8682]

where do I get that frag kit

[@coralfish12g]

+Devontae Bashford Lots of online retailers sell it.

[@bestplans9051]

Google is your friend.

[@futzfn]

I'm scared to get zoas now:(

[@joshsvlogsgaming7361]

Jacob Cutright Vlogs don’t be just don’t get them they close to your mouth or eyes and any other open cuts and you should be fine.

[@thepsychocybe7078]

HA. got some on my live rock that I handpicked out of a holding tank. No gloves or nothing. I was lucky to get some nice hitch hiker corals but when I found out how toxic they were I was a bit spooked.

[@venomh4655]

hi 2021

[@baolaibao6520]

cool

[@starlord123starstar9]

Do you ever sell zoa frags?

[@coralfish12g]

Sometimes I do, but at the moment I am not.

[@IMOLDIN]

is this why I felt poorly thanks 😂😂😂

[@RuneChaosMarine]

do you have any plans to work at a wildlife coral farm and restoration project? as oppose to keeping these corals in cages?

[@coralfish12g]

RuneChaosMarine I do not. I would love to work in a program like that for a short amount of time like a service trip or project.

[@Snekerson]

im super clumsy soo this may be hard for me

[@RealRealist515]

Snek become less clumsy and less dumb then

[@anthonysadler8823]

When's the next vid

[@coralfish12g]

One just came out today!

[@anthonysadler8823]

O cool thanks. By the way do u have bristle worms. I'm fairly new to saltwater tanks. And I saw that I have about three or so during the day. Should I be worried? And if so what do I do

[@coralfish12g]

Anthony Sadler They are not bad as long as they are small. If you start seeing some really big ones then start removing them but overall the little ones are technically good for clean up crews.

[@nicksworld7229]

I touch plays all the time with my bare hands, I feel like if u was your hands good afterwards it isn't dangerous

[@goofysgobstopper]

Coral can get stressed??

[@dan-gy4vu]

Tanner Merwin bruh

[@kareembo1279]

Tanner Merwin yes their animals

[@austinandce4504]

you stick metal in there

[@bestplans9051]

Most of the good quality kits use high end surgical stainless steel components that are impervious to short durations in saltwater. Simply rinse off when done and wipe dry.

[@kristialjay6055]

We're is the link so I can order the setup for fragging? Check out my videos

[@coralfish12g]

www.marinedepot.com/EcoTech_Marine_Coral_Fragging_Tool_Kit_Coral_Propagation_Tools_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-EcoTech_Marine-EM58551-FIMTCP-vi.html

[@kristialjay6055]

Ok thanks

[@luciebosler2443]

You could probably get most of those tools at a medical supply store for cheap!

[@Garnifan]

wow you are advertising a kit. Nice job. And no i am not positive about that. The way you frag is 100% identical to 9 of 10 Videos on youtube. Nuff said.

[@coralfish12g]

Well maybe some stuff has changed. Last time I checked there were people using bare hands and no eye wear. That is mostly what I was referring to, the safety precautions.

[@TheAcousticSwagg]

CoralFish12g youre doing a good job bro dont worry about it. Ive seen several videos on fragging and i have to agree that most of them are doing it wrong. And yeah maybe some go through the same process as you do but they dont go in depth with detail like you do on the importance of safety and the water change after doing an in-tank-fragging

[@coralfish12g]

Jonny Valentini Thanks Johnny, glad it is helping and making some sense for the majority of people!

[@moneymaks24]

That deff how not to frag a zoa. That's why u get frag tank so u don't do in tank fragging. If anything take the rock out and do it right

[@coralfish12g]

Sometimes the rock is not removable. I know its not ideal but this is the best way for in tank fragging.

[@brsund06]

You realize these are zoas right they grow like weeds you dont need to spend 10 minutes fragging them. Rip them off with a tweezer and glue them down done. This kit is made for advanced corals.

[@coralfish12g]

Yeah you are right, most people have zoas though and the point of the video was to show how dangerous they can be when fragging.