Removing huge BTA

[oneradtek202]

i have a big BTA that i need to get out of my tank. the rock that its on is not removable. ive gotten some out in the past but almost ripped the foot but blasting with a powerhead and gently tryin to get under it with some tools.
any other ideas about this? its in a tough spot too! blah

 

[Aaarrrggg]

Maybe try gently rubbing the foot with ice?

 

[oneradtek202]

in the tank?

 

[spinoleo]

Maybe try gently rubbing the foot with ice?

I have done this also

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

whaddaya mean the rock isn't removable? Sure it is.

But I understand- you don't want to go that route. Keep blasting with powerheads. The anemone will eventually move. Or remove the rock

 

[oneradtek202]

so i use a regular, non rodi ice cube?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

so i use a regular, non rodi ice cube?

yeah but this can be a PITA.

Then again, so are ALL of your options

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Add a haddoni, my whole tank of maxi mini anemones shifted as soon as it was added.

 

[oneradtek202]

they know the impending "doom"

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Yep, I had a RBTA in there too and it immediately moved into a cave.

 

[magdelan]

I had too.

I had too.

in the tank?

No. First, remove it from the tank, then rub ice on it. Do this while drinking a beer and hopping on one foot. hth