Getting anenome out of rockwork

InLimbo87 · 04-28-2007, 02:15 PM

Well the other day I got a new tunze turbelle nanostream 6025 to add to the mix in my tank, and I decided instead of taking the pump out it was supposed to replace (Seio m620), I would put it in in addition to it. Well, my RBTA decided it didn't like it, and moved semi-into the rock work. So, now I've taken the old seio pump out as I originally planned, and its come out.

But.............

I've stressed it out enough that it looks as though its splitting.

So, after all of that what's my point???

How can I get the new one off the rock once they've split completely? Any tricks of the trade you guys have had good luck with? Two of these monsters will just be too much for my 30. Thanks guys, and Yes I'll post pics later....

DaveK · 04-28-2007, 03:51 PM

It's very difficult to remove an anemone from a rock. Usually the best thing to do is wait and in time one will move away.

lcstorc · 04-29-2007, 10:59 AM

Wait until the split moves onto it's own rock and the remove the rock with the anemone. During the transfer to wherever it's new home is, it is very likely to come off of the rock and you can put the rock back. I had this happpen with several splits and I think it is just easier to wait until it releases the rock on it's own.

04-28-2007, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 999 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Getting anenome out of rockwork Well the other day I got a new tunze turbelle nanostream 6025 to add to the mix in my tank, and I decided instead of taking the pump out it was supposed to replace (Seio m620), I would put it in in addition to it. Well, my RBTA decided it didn't like it, and moved semi-into the rock work. So, now I've taken the old seio pump out as I originally planned, and its come out. But............. I've stressed it out enough that it looks as though its splitting. So, after all of that what's my point??? How can I get the new one off the rock once they've split completely? Any tricks of the trade you guys have had good luck with? Two of these monsters will just be too much for my 30. Thanks guys, and Yes I'll post pics later.... __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

04-28-2007, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 651 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Getting anenome out of rockwork It's very difficult to remove an anemone from a rock. Usually the best thing to do is wait and in time one will move away.

04-29-2007, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Getting anenome out of rockwork Wait until the split moves onto it's own rock and the remove the rock with the anemone. During the transfer to wherever it's new home is, it is very likely to come off of the rock and you can put the rock back. I had this happpen with several splits and I think it is just easier to wait until it releases the rock on it's own. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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