How do I move an attached mushroom?

Coral Reefer TX · 08/26/2006, 01:22 PM

My tank is about 8 months old. I have a couple of large mushrooms that I would like to move to make room for other things. How do I move without killing? Can I cut it off at the base and transplant? Or is it not possible?
Thanks.

Sk8r · 08/26/2006, 01:39 PM

If you do that, it will regrow. You can kill it. Or you might try moving the rock to where it gets blasted with flow, which may make it move/detach. Once detached, you can use a loose rubber band to put it where you want.

dmbnpj · 08/26/2006, 01:54 PM

or hammer and chisel at the base of the rock around where it is attached

Coral Reefer TX · 08/26/2006, 05:02 PM

I suppose if I removed it and scraped off the area really well it wouldn't regrow?
What are the chances that the mushroom would survive being cut off at the base?
Thanks.

dmbnpj · 08/26/2006, 05:56 PM

It should be fine. Soft coral can kick back really easily most times. Although cutting at the base is harder than you think....give it a try

You might then resort to hammer and chisel which in my opinion is the way to go if you need a quick move.

mfp4073 · 08/26/2006, 10:07 PM

The only method I have had any sucess with is to dig under the mushroom with a sharp object (I use a utility knife) and not to cut the mushroom, but the rock under it "popping" it off the main rock. Every other method has so far has had less than desirable results for me.

kass03 · 08/26/2006, 10:33 PM

I agree with mfp4073. I remove shrooms all the time that method without hurting them. I don't use a utility knife though.
I now have a bonecutter from live aquaria (which I love for fragging) but before that used a scissor to grind the rock and also a scissor type toenail clipper works (which is like a bonecutter except the bonecutter is bigger).
I just keep grinding at the rock under the shroom until it pops off.
Some rock is easier to do this than others.
It doesnt really remove alot of rock to be noticable.
Then when your done the shroom has a part of rock on it so you can glue to another rock or rubble.

kass

GlobaLPimP · 08/27/2006, 12:44 PM

Check this out - it may help you in the future

http://www.garf.org/trever/MUSH.html

08/26/2006, 01:22 PM	#1
Coral Reefer TX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 59	How do I move an attached mushroom? My tank is about 8 months old. I have a couple of large mushrooms that I would like to move to make room for other things. How do I move without killing? Can I cut it off at the base and transplant? Or is it not possible? Thanks.

08/26/2006, 01:39 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	If you do that, it will regrow. You can kill it. Or you might try moving the rock to where it gets blasted with flow, which may make it move/detach. Once detached, you can use a loose rubber band to put it where you want. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/26/2006, 10:07 PM	#6
mfp4073 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,506	The only method I have had any sucess with is to dig under the mushroom with a sharp object (I use a utility knife) and not to cut the mushroom, but the rock under it "popping" it off the main rock. Every other method has so far has had less than desirable results for me. __________________ Bristle worms are evil and need to be eradicated, at night they creep out of the tank and charge internet porn to your credit cards....ask me how I know. Anyone else notice that anthelia smells like fresh cut water chestnuts? ....they call me chad Current Tank Info: 1 crashed 75 gal..it was really beautiful while it lasted.

08/27/2006, 12:44 PM	#8
GlobaLPimP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 911	Check this out - it may help you in the future http://www.garf.org/trever/MUSH.html __________________ This hobby is educational; it teaches you how to spend a lot of money in a hurry! Current Tank Info: 75gl, SPS, LPS, IceCap/T5/SLR, 2 modded Tunze 6045's, PCI 350 skimmer w/ Gen-X 2400, 95lbs LR, GEN-X 4100 return

08/26/2006, 01:54 PM	#3
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	or hammer and chisel at the base of the rock around where it is attached

08/26/2006, 05:02 PM	#4
Coral Reefer TX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 59	I suppose if I removed it and scraped off the area really well it wouldn't regrow? What are the chances that the mushroom would survive being cut off at the base? Thanks.

08/26/2006, 05:56 PM	#5
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	It should be fine. Soft coral can kick back really easily most times. Although cutting at the base is harder than you think....give it a try You might then resort to hammer and chisel which in my opinion is the way to go if you need a quick move.

08/26/2006, 10:33 PM	#7
kass03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kaukauna, Wi Posts: 2,937	I agree with mfp4073. I remove shrooms all the time that method without hurting them. I don't use a utility knife though. I now have a bonecutter from live aquaria (which I love for fragging) but before that used a scissor to grind the rock and also a scissor type toenail clipper works (which is like a bonecutter except the bonecutter is bigger). I just keep grinding at the rock under the shroom until it pops off. Some rock is easier to do this than others. It doesnt really remove alot of rock to be noticable. Then when your done the shroom has a part of rock on it so you can glue to another rock or rubble. kass