How to remove toadstool coral from plug

[ml708]

Hi I have 2 toadstools on a plug, they opened fully and are much bigger than before to my surprise. In fact they are now rubbing against each other. I was wondering if its possible to pull them off the plug and transplant them on some live rock, but how do I do so? Thanks!

 

[Meanmike]

I would cut the stem off the plug and epoxy the disc to another rock.

 

[ml708]

Is it possible to pry them off? I heard that cutting the stem might kill them, is that true?

 

[Meanmike]

Is it possible to pry them off? I heard that cutting the stem might kill them, is that true?

The stem of the frag plug not the coral.

 

[ml708]

oh! thanks for the tip haha. Shall try it

 

[borderreef]

Pull them apart or cut the stem at the plug with scissors. I've always cut my toadstools and xenia, and as long as they are healthy, you'll have no problems. Take a needle and thread and pierce the stem and tie it to a small rock. It will mount itself.

 

[ml708]

Ok so I just managed to pry off the toadstools from the plug. It was amazingly easy and I don't really think I damaged them much. Will report back on how they are doing in their new setting soon!

 

[ml708]

Well they look like they are doing fine! Polyps out and all that. Are they ok if I just skew the cap between two rocks? The stem is dangling freely. I want to do that so that I can move them easily if I want to instead of rooting them and having to pry them out.

 

[Huskysibe]

Thats what i did, just stuck the stem in a crevice and he blew up and wedged himself in there