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Smoothie;556473 wrote: No it doesn't. Not through the nem itself. Maybe through the water column and absorbed throught the host cells in the anemone. Maybe. Google zooxanthelae

I researched it and found this:

Most are autotrophs and provide the host with energy in the form of translocated reduced carbon compounds, such as glucose, glycerol, and amino acids, which are the products of photosynthesis

So does this mean it reduces Omega 3?

I found this procedure in cutting an anemone:

Propagating the Bubble-Tip anemones is fairly easy, yet needs to be done in a clean system.

Your anemone must be in good health.
It is always best to have done a large water change to your main tank before propagation. Wait a day and then put this water into a "recovery" tank if desired.
Remove the animal to a clean, non-slippery and damp surface, mouth side up.
Using sharp scissors or a scalpel, cut the anemone in half right down the center, through the mouth. This results in 2 equal halves. If it is large enough, 4 individuals can be made.
it is attached to a rock, another method is to just cut though the center of the mouth on one side only (do this long-ways, running with the length of the mouth) encouraging the anemone to finish the "split".
Place your new "pieces" into a moderately sized "recovery" tank. Use the same water as the main display (as you did a large water change, you would use this cleaner water).
Do 20% water changes a few days after after this little surgery.
If they were on a rock, put that same rock in the recovery tank for them to reattach.
If your tank is very large, over 100 gallons, then a 30-40% water change before the cut will help in recovery. Place them back on their favorite rock if they detached, since this will encourage reattachment. It would be prudent to wash your hands if you didn't use gloves. Within a few days your anemone should have started to wrap around and heal itself. Do not feed or bother it during this time and keep Clown fish away, if you have any in your tank.

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If you want practice shrooms are nems but are a hardier/smaller (usually) version. Try with them first or for the project if ya like. I have seen people dice them in a food processor and add the leftovers to a frag tank and end up with many in a months time
 
http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26471&highlight=anemone">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26471&highlight=anemone</a>

The biggest problem with fragging them is that, IMO, they shouldn't be fed until completly healed (2-3 weeks). What is your time frame? The water also needs to be perfect to prevent infection. I have fragged mine 4 times and have yet to lose one. The first 2 times, I cut into 3. The last time, into 4. As a previous poster stated, it does take quite a bit longer for the nem cut into 4 to heal. Make sure all parts have a piece of the mouth and the foot, and you'll be ok. I prefer a razor blade over the scissors. Also, the cut needs to be as clean and straight as possible.
Good Luck.
 
Guys,
If you see this thread getting out of hand, please report it and we'll look at it.

BUT...there have been many posts about propagating 'nems via cutting and they have not been deleted, and yes these clones have been sold on the site.

And feeding one Omega3 vs not does not seem like torture to me. So let's just keep this in mind as this thread by our 14 year old Forum Member continues.
 
MvM;556581 wrote: http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26471&highlight=anemone">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26471&highlight=anemone</a>

The biggest problem with fragging them is that, IMO, they shouldn't be fed until completly healed (2-3 weeks). What is your time frame? The water also needs to be perfect to prevent infection. I have fragged mine 4 times and have yet to lose one. The first 2 times, I cut into 3. The last time, into 4. As a previous poster stated, it does take quite a bit longer for the nem cut into 4 to heal. Make sure all parts have a piece of the mouth and the foot, and you'll be ok. I prefer a razor blade over the scissors. Also, the cut needs to be as clean and straight as possible.
Good Luck.[/QUOTE]

Matt when you say completely healed do you mean when the mouth has healed or when it has recentred and the tentacles are back to normal? Curious minds want to know.
 
<span style="font-size: 13px"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">Please continue I would like to know more. </span></span>
 
Alright Ill post pictures and keep yall informed.
I bought a 400 watt metal halide the other day and gonna set up a frag tank.
I have months to do this project and will give time for the anemone to heal.
Im splitting into halves
 
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