Tools of the Trade
The first and most important section focuses on the tools and equipment needed to propagate zoanthids. Your best friend and constant companion will be X-acto knifes:

Blades and Knifes
1. #1 or #11 Fine Point Blade - used for 90% of the knife work on your zoanthids.
2. #2 Chissel Tip Blade - in conjunction with a rubber mallet (to prevent rusting) it is used primarily for sheething and breaking rock apart.

We highly recommend purchasing your #1 X-Acto Knife at uline.com as their knifes do not rust when working in saltwater. They are available only in 6-packs but at less than $2.50 a piece still very economical. Your #2 Knife can come from any art supply store. Be sure to buy plenty of blades (5 of each should do it). Rusty, dull blades will cause more damage to zoanthid tissue when cutting.

Containers
You will need a minimum of 3 small to medium size containers, depending on how many cuttings you are making. Later in the article, these containers will be referred to as Cleaning Tub, Holding Tub and Frag Tub. You will also need a larger, shallow container that can hold all three of your small tubs. Fill this container with fresh water and throw in a heater. This will keep the water in your small tubs at a comfortable temperature for the zoanthids.

Glue
The cheapest, easiest, but still the best method to attach your frags will be Super Glue Gel. You can use any super glue gel that contains cyano...., but there are a few brands that will work best:

1. Zap Glue - widely available from online coral retailers ($10) but best to be bought from Hobby or Model Stores online or locally ($5.50). Comes in 0.7 and 1oz tubes and should be used only if you are adamant about always putting the top back on and keeping the nozzle clean. Each tube will glue 200 - 250 small (5-10 polyp) frags.

2. - This is our glue of choice. Available at Home Depot for $1.75 for two 0.07 oz tubes. Each tube will glue 15-20 small frags and is the perfect option for all those who want to start with a fresh tube every fragging session.

Live Rock
You can mount zoanthids onto anything: shells, live rock, plastic, home-made rock, brick, PVC, even computer chips. However, some materials should be avoided, some are preferred. Any mixture involving concrete will pose a threat to your tanks, especially small ones such as nano cubes. The concrete will release unwanted elements into your water for up to a year. (Proper Concrete Curing) Shells and live rock will be your best choice for your new frags: shells will make for tremendous growth rates, live rock for a natural look.