Cutting coral frags with a standard tool risks crushing delicate polyps or tissue at the cut site, slowing recovery and increasing infection risk. The Dymax Coral Snipper is a precision stainless steel tool built to fragment coral cleanly, giving frags the best possible start.
Why Clean Cuts Matter in Fragging
A crushed or torn cut site heals slower and is more vulnerable to infection or tissue recession than a clean cut. For soft corals and branching species especially, the quality of the initial cut has a real effect on how quickly a frag recovers and starts growing again.
What the Coral Snipper Offers
- Sharp, precise cutting edge that minimizes tissue damage compared to general-purpose scissors or pliers.
- Stainless steel build that resists corrosion from saltwater exposure.
- Sized for control, making it easier to fragment smaller branches and colonies accurately.
How to Use It
- Cut in one confident motion rather than sawing, which crushes tissue at the site.
- Rinse and dry the tool after use to prevent saltwater corrosion between fragging sessions.
- Dip frags in iodine or a coral dip after cutting to support recovery and reduce infection risk.
The Dymax Coral Snipper is available at Marine Concept Supply — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop the Coral Snipper, and browse more aquascaping & reef tools.
