How to remove extra bta from rock

[reefboarder]

I have a purple w/ green tip bta that split and am trading but cant get it off of its rock, the rock was a special purchase due to its shape and size so I dont want to smash it. thanks for any help

 

[skinpuppi]

Pointing a powerhead's flow toward the foot, or rubbing an ice cube on its foot are two ways that I have had 100% success with depending on how accessible the foot is.

 

[windyridge]

If you can pick the rock up, turn it upside down above the water so that the BTA is just barely above it. In a few minutes it will drop right off, seeking the water below.

 

[RandyReefer]

I have 2 ways that have been successful. 1. With your fingers GENTLY massage the foot for about 2 to 3 minutes then it should be easily to peel off, if it dosent peel off easily then try this next way. 2.put a piece of tile under the bta, than place a powerhead faced towards the top part of the foot and in a day or two ( maybe longer) it should move to the tile. Hope this helped.

 

[cet98]

+1 for using powerhead (not 1000 gph though!)

 

[RandyReefer]

If you can pick the rock up, turn it upside down above the water so that the BTA is just barely above it. In a few minutes it will drop right off, seeking the water below.

I have heard not to do this because it's forcing it to come off the rock by it's own way and could damage the foot. I haven't done it but I have heard it damaged alot of anemones by doin this method