Monster leather needs to go

jimeluiz · 07-29-2006, 07:21 PM

Several months ago we introduced a small leather coral (maybe the size of a golf ball). It has since completely taken over the space, is pressing against the glass, and is inhibiting nearby zoanthid colonies.

I'm sorry, but she's gotta go. I know we could 'cut her back' and trade off the frags, but then we will just have this situation again in a few months.

I'd rather remove it and get a less weed-like species.

So here's my question: Do you think I could use a length of dental floss to slice it off the rock it is attached to? It's a pretty tough monster. I could start an incision with a knife, then saw at it with the dental floss.

The foot of it is very large and attached to a rock that cannot be removed.

Then, once I have it free - any recommendations for attaching it to another rock?

Here are some pics.

Woodstock · 07-29-2006, 07:59 PM

Wow.. it is beautiful! You might be able to simply peel it off of the rock; I recently did this with a leather of mine. If you choose to cut it, do not 'saw' it. Instead use a new razor blade or sharp scissors and make a clean cut. Be warned that getting it to attach to another rock will take a several weeks!

lcstorc · 07-29-2006, 11:18 PM

If you have to do it, I would go with a quick clean cut w/a sharp blade. They are generally less traumatic. Is there any way to move the zoos instead? It is a gorgeous piece and I would hate to risk it.

jimeluiz · 07-30-2006, 11:38 AM

How do I get it to attach to a new base rock? Has anyone had success here?

Thanks.

Woodstock · 07-30-2006, 02:38 PM

Wedge it between two rocks or wrap it loosely with vail... just snug enough to keep it against the rock.

It's important to keep it in a high flow area so it does not develop tissue rot.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Monster leather needs to go Wow.. it is beautiful! You might be able to simply peel it off of the rock; I recently did this with a leather of mine. If you choose to cut it, do not 'saw' it. Instead use a new razor blade or sharp scissors and make a clean cut. Be warned that getting it to attach to another rock will take a several weeks! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Monster leather needs to go If you have to do it, I would go with a quick clean cut w/a sharp blade. They are generally less traumatic. Is there any way to move the zoos instead? It is a gorgeous piece and I would hate to risk it. __________________ 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.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Monster leather needs to go Wedge it between two rocks or wrap it loosely with vail... just snug enough to keep it against the rock. It's important to keep it in a high flow area so it does not develop tissue rot. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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