Best places to frag a hammer coral

[knight0r]

I picked up this V-shaped hammer fragment recently. As you can see, it's a V shape. I'm looking to split it into two separate heads. Where's the best spot to make the cut?

[rusticore]

If you're dead set on splitting it, I'd suggest cutting at the base of the right-hand stalk, straight across the axis. That's essentially right at the joint where the two parts meet.

[rusticfox]

I'm on board with that, cutting right in the 'v' makes sense. Trimming the bottom to make it flat is a good call too, it'll definitely make it easier to mount onto rockwork or frag plugs.

[Flynxter]

I'd hold off for a couple months, let it get some more growth and settle into its new environment. It looks like it might be a recent cut, and since you just got it, it's probably still recovering from the fragging process. Give it some time to heal and establish itself before making any cuts.

[knight0r]

Appreciate the advice. I was gonna wait anyway, see how it grows after a couple of weeks.