Can I move Kenya Tree coral off a rock?

[Anonymous]

I've got some Capnella frags that have settled on a huge rock in my tank and I'd like to move them off it and into a better spot in the tank for their needs. The rock itself can't be easily moved so that's not an option.

Can I carefully tease the foot off the rock with an old credit card, like you can do with Xenia or is there a better way to get to release?

Thanks in advance,

Tracy

 

[Anonymous]

You could. Or you could just cut it off and put the colony where you want it. Chances are, the stump will grow into a new coral. Then you can do it all again.

So you're telling me I can 'convince' xenia to come up off the rock? Looks like I'll be getting my hands wet today!

B

 

[Anonymous]

I have just peeled them of with my fingernails before. Stick my nail under to get it started and rip it right off.

 

[Ben1]

Or if you have a dremel just cut a small piece of the rock off and reglue it where ever you want it.

 

[Anonymous]

Or if you have a dremel just cut a small piece of the rock off and reglue it where ever you want it.

This is what I'd suggest unless you still want a small Capnella left on the rock.

 

[Anonymous]

You could. Or you could just cut it off and put the colony where you want it. Chances are, the stump will grow into a new coral. Then you can do it all again.

So you're telling me I can 'convince' xenia to come up off the rock? Looks like I'll be getting my hands wet today!

B

Yes, you can use a credit card and "tease" the foot up. I've found it helps to have the colony out of the water for a minute or two so that it's good and retracted.

Okay, I opted for cutting it off, and hope the transplants survive.

Thanks all!

 

[wyw]

Another use for my dremel, I love it! "See Dear, it's not a useless little toy, it's for the tank!"

 

[Anonymous]

:lol:

 

[Anonymous]

What Bingo suggests is a good idear..

 

[Anonymous]

ummm, not to be a killjoy, but a dremel does not work to well submerged in saltwater I seem to remember that he said that he can not take the rock out? LOL! I have the same problem. My Kenya has reproed and I am trying to figure out how to move the new coral to a softie tank without killing it. I suppose I am going to have to cut it and hope for the best :lol: