How to remove unwanted corals?

[cmantis]

I have some zoas and palys I don't want where they are is there anyway to kill/remove them? I have really hard rock so don't think cutting it is an option and would rather not have to remove it and rescape if possible.

 

[vio]

I have some zoas and palys I don't want where they are is there anyway to kill/remove them? I have really hard rock so don't think cutting it is an option and would rather not have to remove it and rescape if possible.

I think the hard way is the Best way, take the rock out of the tank, by kill/scrap u may release toxins, is Not safe for u and tank.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

You can break off pcs of the rock with bone cutters inside the tank. Ive done it many times in the past...

 

[E.intheC]

I agree with both of the above posts. Zoas aren't something you want to mess with. Try cutting the rock itself.

 

[ducati335i]

Vacuum them out while u scrape underneath them.. I have Rock that is plastered to my overflow, can't cut it unless u have an underwater drill

 

[basiab]

offer it free to anyone who will remove it.

 

[dadat1968]

What kind of zoas are these if you dont mind

 

[Moneymaks24]

Woah underwater drill sounds cool. I want one!

 

[dbriceno]

Just be careful. I spent 8 days in the hospital after inhaling paly toxins. I tried scrubing some off a piece of rock with a small wire brush under hot water.

 

[cmantis]

What kind of zoas are these if you dont mind

They are mostly palys I will try to get a picture when the lights come on.

 

[cmantis]

Here are the pics:

These are the two kinds i am thinking I should remove (not very colorful and seem to spread fast):

Also what do you think about these kinds (They are not yet attached/growing on my rocks)? Should I get rid of them?

 

[dadat1968]

You can just take the rock and use a scalpel to take of the entire colony indont think they will still grow once you take out all of them just peel them off ..

 

[dbriceno]

If the rock isn't too big throw it away. Otherwise bleach it, clean it, and recure the rock. As I already said. Be careful. NY hospitals are not very knowledgeable about coral poisoning and for that matter there isn't any antedote. If you get too much in you, you may die. Seriously.

 

[cmantis]

I can take out the rock with the ones from the first picture. The one with the ones in the second is huge and can't easily be removed.

Can anyone ID these for me I am pretty sure the top two photos are kinds I don't want but not sure if I should let the ones from the second two stay or not. I have someone interested in them if I decide not to keep them.

 

[TUSI]

I use a tweezers and peel them slowly and it always work but as the other threads above be carefull

 

[cmantis]

Can I peel or scalpel them while in the tank? Doing a 25% water change tomorrow and was going to try. Also where can I buy a scalpel? Or would aiptasiaX work?

 

[tunicata]

I don't think it's easy to buy a scalpel at your local stores for the typical use.

However, I have bought clay and art supply packages that have scalpels in them. I bought a clay modeling package with like...6 different types of blades instead of getting a regular reef coral cutting kit (and a bone cutter from ebay for like $5 that hasnt rusted yet!). Less expensive overall btw.
I'd lend it but wouldn't know where I put it as I just threw stuff in boxes today as I'm getting ready to paint the place during the week.

that or xacto knives are probably easier to buy. Can get that from a dollar store.
Though perhaps duane reade or some such has a generic scalpel in the drug store section.


Also, I didn't read the entire 1st pg, but perhaps aipstaia X or kalk would kill them??

 

[vio]

Can I peel or scalpel them while in the tank? Doing a 25% water change tomorrow and was going to try. Also where can I buy a scalpel? Or would should

Now i see the pics. that not that bad, use gloves, and small SS knife, then should be fine. Aptisia X , i dont think is good idea.

 

[EOD]

If the rock isn't too big throw it away. Otherwise bleach it, clean it, and recure the rock. As I already said. Be careful. NY hospitals are not very knowledgeable about coral poisoning and for that matter there isn't any antedote. If you get too much in you, you may die. Seriously.

True very true I have a family friend that works in Stony Brook hosp. and she said you would be surprised how many people are admitted for coral toxins from palys and zoa's... it enter's from a open cuticle ...not everyone will be affected the same it's kinda like being allergic ,,,WEAR LATEX GLOVES..

 

[ReefnQueens]

Just be careful. I spent 8 days in the hospital after inhaling paly toxins. I tried scrubing some off a piece of rock with a small wire brush under hot water.

Hey that's crazy! How did the hospital treat you for those toxins? Just curious