Ive had this particular tank up and running for a little over a year. A few months into it I added a toadstool frag that I was given on trade. Basically, I just found an open crevice down lower in the tank and stuffed it in there and left it. It soon took and grew a few inches and opened up nicely. Fast forward 6-8 months to today. I am switching from a mixed reef to an SPS dominant tank and I think it's time for the toadstool to go. I read a few different things on the topic, but I didn't find too many definitive answers. I need to know what the easiest and safest way to remove the coral is. I'll attach a pic and let you know it's about 3.5-4" tall and the head is a good 4-5" across at the largest point. I have considered trying to pull it off, but it's kind of in between two rocks and I dunno how far in between the rocks the base goes. I have also heard that income of possibly cut it off. This wouldn't be the worst thing, as long as the main part of the coral will stay alive and it won't release any toxins or anything into the tank. Any suggestions/advise are greatly appreciated.
