How to get them off the rocks?

[romain]

Hi folks,

I need your help. Which is the best way to get mini carpet anemone off the rocks? Any experience to share?

Thanks.

 

[inkblue]

I've heard 2 ways... ice and depriving it of light... :smokin: let me know what works...

 

[romain]

I've heard 2 ways... ice and depriving it of light... :smokin: let me know what works...

Ice? You mean ICE?

 

[inkblue]

ice cube(s) on its feet...

 

[herman]

I used ice. It worked very well. Cubes are hard to handle and you have to place the ice on the base of the anemone. If you are lucky you dont have the damn thing sitting in the cave. I just froze the water with a popsickle stick. Easy to handle and control. Good luck man

 

[romain]

But, won't the ice melt immediately after I put it into the 80F water? Or do I need to take the rock out?

 

[Deanos]

But, won't the ice melt immediately after I put it into the 80F water? Or do I need to take the rock out?

Romain, the ice will BEGIN to melt immediately, but you should have enough time to apply the ice to the anemone.

 

[Barnacle_Blenny]

Real ICE doesn't melt...hehe

 

[Dmitry]

Does this work for all anemones? We're getting ready to move one of mine!

 

[herman]

Does this work for all anemones? We're getting ready to move one of mine!

I dont know about all but I have tried it on RBTA, Sebae and CurlyQ. Worked like a charm.

 

[romain]

With ICE, that's cool. I'll try, i'll try.