Rbta Removal

[pbft_90]

So I have a real nice rbta and I have a new tank I want to transfer him to but he's attached to a rock I don't want to bring in to the new tank (bubble algae) any tricks to safely removing or getting them to release their hold on a rock? Thanks for the help.

 

[DaveRaz]

Gently rub it foot and start to gently work your finger between foot and rock. I would move the rock and I bet it moves some to adjust making it easier to remove.

 

[BrickFishHouse]

+1, and I'll add "take your time and don't rush."

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Also try holding the rock upside down sometimes they let loose doing that.

 

[pbft_90]

sounds good I'll report back once I get him moved

 

[brad]

An ice cube will make it let go

 

[brewman1987]

Turkey baster and gently blow some water at its foot, takes a while but works.

 

[xxsevxx]

Im doing the same thing tomorrow, only difference is my RBTA split a few weeks ago so now I have 2 I have to remove!!

 

[gfox2]

If none of the above works,which they are all good ideas.Use a hammer and chisel.Leave the Nem on a piece of the rock.

 

[fishboys]

I sold a very large one and ended up having to give away a large rock with it. I just couldn't get it to come loose. I tried for a week. Good luck with yours.

 

[pbft_90]

Xxsevxx how did your attempt go?

 

[pbft_90]

Ice: fail
Turkey Baster: fail
Hang upside down: fail..... Gonna hope it moves over night and gets the hint from today's pestering I gave it.

 

[shifty51008]

Try pointing a powerhead at it for a while.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

LOL @ Shifty, so is it working?

 

[shifty51008]

Lol i know i shouldnt be talking yet as my attempts havent been the greatest yet. But im at the store now so i will check when i get back home

 

[Dkuhlmann]

The screwdriver or chisel and a hammer will take care of it pretty quickly. But the extreme flow usually does work.

 

[MarinaP]

Use a maxijet. Blow water inbetween the foot and the rock. Flow has to be direct and strong. Might take a few minutes for anemone to let go.

Imagine peeling paint of the wall. That is the technique.

 

[joshbrookkate]

If none of the above works,which they are all good ideas.Use a hammer and chisel.Leave the Nem on a piece of the rock.

This worked for me. I tried all of the above suggestions and nothing worked. But he let go once I started banging on the rock to try to break it! So I was able to move him sans rock. No worse for wear. Good luck.

Michelle

 

[pbft_90]

Went ahead and tried the Maxijet and it worked in less than 5min thanks everyone and MarinaP for all the help.

 

[pbft_90]

Would this technique work on mushrooms you think?