detaching anemones

FatFishFourU · 03-25-2005, 03:37 PM

I have a green bulb anemone, and he's getting too close to my flowerpot (Goniopora) coral. Is there a way to detach the anemone and move him without any damage?

chlskt · 03-25-2005, 06:00 PM

There was another thread on here about that a couple of weeks ago on that. Some people mentioned using a powerhead to blow on the base and it would detach itself. I would try that unless anyone here objects or has another idea.

Jeni

LISound · 03-25-2005, 08:38 PM

yup--that was me!

Powerhead aimed at the base did it....came off in about 15 min.
It will look pretty beat up but it will be fine...worked like a charme

Dani · 03-25-2005, 09:06 PM

While doing research on anemones i read that using an icecube at the base was a safe way, but I have no experience in that area, I'm as new of a newbie as they come. Anyone else heard that?

wharyat · 03-25-2005, 09:09 PM

I've heard of that but have yet to try it, maybe try it soon tho; stupid GBTA moved right next to the PH today

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LISound · 03-25-2005, 10:40 PM

Do not use an ice cube...god only knows what's in that frozen block...unless you want to freeze some RO/DI water.

Trust me with the powerhead.
check the archives

wharyat · 03-25-2005, 10:58 PM

Obviously id only use frozen ro/di, the powerhead is unplugged for the night.

FatFishFourU · 03-26-2005, 01:04 AM

Thanks. One more question...what do I do if my BTA isn't sticky? He can't grab onto any meaty foods because he's not sticky enough. My water is pH 8.1, no ammonia, low nitrites and nitrates, salinity 1.022, calcium 440 ppm