RBTA Removal

[firemancorbin]

have a 10" Rose bubble tip that has attached to our monticap (actually to the same rock our monticap is on), any suggestions how to get him to move his foot? I am actually wishing he would attach himself to a small rock so I can get him out of our tank!!! he move constantly drives me crazy!!!

I have had a powerhead on it for 4 days. (Has not budged)!!!

Also I have tried rubbing a ice cube on his foot . (still nothing)!!!

I need to get him off I have noticed my Cap turning white around the edge where the punk is holding on!

ANY SUGGESTIONS?

 

[Anemone]

If the rock is fairly smooth and the foot exposed (ie, not in a hole or crevice), you can sometimes slowly work the foot away from the rock with your thumbnail... and I emphasize slowly. I was recently babysitting a RBTA, and when the time came for it to go home, it was nicely attached to a rock (naturally ). It took me about 10-15 minutes with my thumbnail at the base of the anemone to work it off.... and my female GSM biting me every 15-30 seconds the whole time (oh yeah, lotsa fun! ).

Kevin

 

[firemancorbin]

Thanks for the Tip it worked!!!!! and I put him on a small rock so I can take him to his new home!!!

 

[unbreakable]

send him to me !

 

[Anemone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12982298#post12982298 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by firemancorbin
Thanks for the Tip it worked!!!!! and I put him on a small rock so I can take him to his new home!!!

Glad you were able to move it... most times it's not as successful!

Kevin

 

[stagefright13]

Yeah they usually bury their foot in some unacceptable spot. And fly the tentacles into the wind lol.