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I tried to cut the stem off my GMK zoas. I wrapped it in a towel to prevent shards from flying, and eventually i heard a crack. But it turns out the plug is completely fine and it was my clippers that broke

The metal shard actually cut some of the GMKs so I hope they’ll be OK. I just thought this was hilarious

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tribbitt said:
I tried to cut the stem off my GMK zoas. I wrapped it in a towel to prevent shards from flying, and eventually i heard a crack. But it turns out the plug is completely fine and it was my clippers that broke

The metal shard actually cut some of the GMKs so I hope they’ll be OK. I just thought this was hilarious

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Sound like those plugs would have be suitable for middle age seige warfare ammunition. Or pirate grape shot blasts during ship to ship battles
 
Damn! There are some plugs out there that are completely ridiculous. I've had to take a Dremel to them to weaken the stem. I am not sure why they are made that way.
 
tribbitt said:
I tried to cut the stem off my GMK zoas. I wrapped it in a towel to prevent shards from flying, and eventually i heard a crack. But it turns out the plug is completely fine and it was my clippers that broke

The metal shard actually cut some of the GMKs so I hope they’ll be OK. I just thought this was hilarious

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You should attach a zoa frag to the metal clipper shard that broke off for the next swap. At least it’ll be easier to cut.
 
tribbitt said:
I tried to cut the stem off my GMK zoas. I wrapped it in a towel to prevent shards from flying, and eventually i heard a crack. But it turns out the plug is completely fine and it was my clippers that broke

The metal shard actually cut some of the GMKs so I hope they’ll be OK. I just thought this was hilarious

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We still never got a picture of the wall lmfao
 
A bit of rust and those thin sophisticated stainless bone cutters snap! Thankfully u didn't squish a finger! After snapping a pair of mine I switched to an old pair of end cutters/compound tile nippers that worked like a charm leave a clean flat plug ! A bit of rust no worry's can sqeeze with confidence !! They work great on thick vermetid snails or flattening rock surfaces inside the tank if needed ...Shrapnel does fly off those reefing art plugs crazy!
 

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PjFish said:
A bit of rust and those thin sophisticated stainless bone cutters snap! Thankfully u didn't squish a finger! After snapping a pair of mine I switched to an old pair of end cutters/compound tile nippers that worked like a charm leave a clean flat plug ! A bit of rust no worry's can sqeeze with confidence !! They work great on thick vermetid snails or flattening rock surfaces inside the tank if needed ...Shrapnel does fly off those reefing art plugs crazy!
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Do you have the Amazon link for these?
 
Alexander1312 said:
Do you have the Amazon link for these?
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Can just search end cutting pliers and a bunch of different ones will show up. All should hold up to the task. Just gotta make sure to try and keep them as dry as possible. Definitely don't recommend using them in the tank or under water.
 
Arvin R said:
Can just search end cutting pliers and a bunch of different ones will show up. All should hold up to the task. Just gotta make sure to try and keep them as dry as possible. Definitely don't recommend using them in the tank or under water.
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Thank you. I am not a tool guy if you can tell :), and just wanted to get the tool which gets this specific job done.
 
Alexander1312 said:
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Hi sorry no link those were amazon pics of compound end/tile nippers. The ones I use were forged older then me and about 12 inches long..The longer the more leverage and alot easier to cut..Just make sure they can handle 1/2 tile which will work with most caramic plugs..
For Vermetid snails these worked great and easy to replace after a year if rust since cheap..But numbers have decreased alot lately something is munching them!
SPEEDWOX Long Reach End Nippers 5-1/2 Inches Mini End Cutting Pliers Fine End Cutters Precision Functional Wire Cutter for Jewelry Making Carpenter Construction Tools Nail Remover Mini Nippers
https://a.co/d/f2co1oU

Channellock 748 8-Inch Long Reach End Cutting Pliers | Nipper End Cutter with Extra Long Flat Nose | Designed for Hard to Reach Places | Forged from High Carbon Steel | Made in the USA , Blue
https://a.co/d/4MM6WUH
 
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