Nemesis84 November 11, 2012 Share November 11, 2012 Trying to figure out how to detach a few RBTAs so I can post for sale. Any key methods? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon November 11, 2012 Share November 11, 2012 I've always just gotten a finger nail to start peeling up then use my fingers to slowly take them off of whatever they're attached too. Once you get a small edge up somewhere, it's usually pretty easy after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbh November 11, 2012 Share November 11, 2012 Go slowly. Some like to use an ice cube to begin to detach the foot. Others just sell the rock with it. I have done ice to start then used an old credit card to gently pry the food off. Several members have used powerheads blowing towards the 'nem to loosen it and put a rubble rock next to it to hopefully reattach itself to. Hth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind November 11, 2012 Share November 11, 2012 I use the finger nail and peel method most. I have also held the rock outside the tank upside down and tapped the rock with a hammer. After several minutes the anemone will get irritated and let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstlsn November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 I would recommend pointing a power head directly at the RBTA. After sometime (usually a few hours) it will start moving. You can tell it is on the move when the base is all puffed up with water. At that point it is very easy to peel off the rock. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amuze November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 pull rock out and hang it upside down over the tank. it'll come off after awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanglandJoshua November 12, 2012 Share November 12, 2012 I like to be gentle and use a gift card to chip away a little of the rock. I also use an ice cube gently around the foot. If chiping the rock does not get this little guy off entirely, I set the rock over a bucket and let the anemone's tentacles touch the water. Just remember to be GENTLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 November 13, 2012 Share November 13, 2012 Rip it off? any damage could cause it to plot further... Maybe... Anecdotal caution, some tap the rock to get it to let go, but the vibrations from this once killed my clown that was trying to get back into the anemones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 November 13, 2012 Share November 13, 2012 Fingernail and peel method. Most important thing is patience. Go very very slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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