Best removal method of BTA from live rock..

[rayr18]

I am sure people have shared there experiences, but I wanted to create a current thread as I am going to be removing a green BTA from live rock in the next couple days.

 

[Cliff519]

I have always had good luck with adding a extra powerhead to create lots of flow around them. In a few hours (when they start moving) you can remove the anemone a lot easier and less risk to damaging the boot.

You just can not point the powerhead directly at the anemone.

 

[rayr18]

I appreciate the response, but I need to remove the BTA fairly quickly. This is being given to me by someone else. This BTA is in his parent's tank

 

[ryannterror]

I appreciate the response, but I need to remove the BTA fairly quickly. This is being given to me by someone else. This BTA is in his parent's tank

Really no safe way to remove a nem from a rock thats going to be quick. I would blast it with a power head for awhile. You can try gently rubbing its foot with your finger.

 

[rayr18]

Thanks for the response

 

[rayr18]

Anyone else have any ideas or experiences removing BTAs

 

[rayr18]

bump

 

[KusabiKuri]

I got one off by gently nudging its boot with my finger for 10-15 minutes. once you get the edge off the rock it gets quicker and when I did it, the nem completely let go of the rock when its boot was half off.

 

[rayr18]

I got one off by gently nudging its boot with my finger for 10-15 minutes. once you get the edge off the rock it gets quicker and when I did it, the nem completely let go of the rock when its boot was half off.

Thanks..I'll try that.

 

[ryannterror]

You could also try ice inside a ziplock.

 

[TigeBell]

Remove the rock with the anemone attached. Not sure you want to do this but definitely the easiest and fastest way to remove an anemone.

 

[rayr18]

Thanks, I could definitely try the ice, but can not removee the rock as it is part of this person's aquascape.