Soft corals and zoanthids don't frag cleanly with a standard blade, and a rough cut can stress the colony or slow recovery time. The Dymax Coral Frag Cutter is sized and shaped for exactly this category of coral, giving cleaner separations than general-purpose tools.
Why Soft Corals Need a Different Cutting Approach
Unlike stony corals with a rigid skeleton, soft corals and zoanthids are mostly tissue, which means a crushing or tearing cut damages far more of the colony than a clean slice. The right cutter reduces stress on both the mother colony and the new frag.
What the Frag Cutter Offers
- Fine, sharp blade suited to soft tissue rather than the rigid skeleton of stony corals.
- Stainless steel build that stands up to regular saltwater exposure without corroding.
- Precise control for separating small polyp groups or colony sections cleanly.
How to Use It
- Cut decisively rather than sawing back and forth, which tears rather than slices soft tissue.
- Frag away from polyp mouths where possible to reduce stress on the remaining colony.
- Rinse and dry after each use to prevent saltwater corrosion.
The Dymax Coral Frag Cutter is available at Marine Concept Supply — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop the Coral Frag Cutter, and browse more aquascaping & reef tools.
