Moving an Anenome

jefft321 · 07/07/2008, 10:58 AM

I have a Sebae anenome that is in my main reef tank that has grown considerably. It is now stinging my SPS corals and I want to remove it, the only problem is that it is anchored to rock that I cannot remove at the base of the reef. The base of the Anenome is in an area that I cannot reach. How can I get it out? I am afraid to pull on it too hard, because it might tear and kill the anenome. Is there anything I can do to get it to let go from it's foot hold? Also, the clownfish is attacking me everytime I reach in the tank to try and position rock around the anenome - I thought I could get the anemome to climb onto one of the removable rocks but it's staying put.

davocean · 07/07/2008, 11:58 AM

The two best ways I know are ice at base, or PH pointing at it.

SWaquariast · 07/07/2008, 12:37 PM

Anemones are always tricky to move if you are new at it. There are a few ways to do it.

Ice the base like he said, kneed the base like bread(you said you can't reach the foot), Make it uncomfortable(pointing power heads on them), grab as cloes to the base as possibly and very very slowly and gently this should take about half an hour. The last method will stress the nem a lot.

DesigDiver · 07/07/2008, 09:05 PM

i've tried the powerhead method and it worked but it took a while..just aimed it at the foot

07/07/2008, 10:58 AM	#1
jefft321 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rocky River Posts: 650	Moving an Anenome I have a Sebae anenome that is in my main reef tank that has grown considerably. It is now stinging my SPS corals and I want to remove it, the only problem is that it is anchored to rock that I cannot remove at the base of the reef. The base of the Anenome is in an area that I cannot reach. How can I get it out? I am afraid to pull on it too hard, because it might tear and kill the anenome. Is there anything I can do to get it to let go from it's foot hold? Also, the clownfish is attacking me everytime I reach in the tank to try and position rock around the anenome - I thought I could get the anemome to climb onto one of the removable rocks but it's staying put.

07/07/2008, 11:58 AM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	The two best ways I know are ice at base, or PH pointing at it. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

07/07/2008, 12:37 PM	#3
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	Anemones are always tricky to move if you are new at it. There are a few ways to do it. Ice the base like he said, kneed the base like bread(you said you can't reach the foot), Make it uncomfortable(pointing power heads on them), grab as cloes to the base as possibly and very very slowly and gently this should take about half an hour. The last method will stress the nem a lot. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/07/2008, 09:05 PM	#4
DesigDiver Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vienna,VA Posts: 274	i've tried the powerhead method and it worked but it took a while..just aimed it at the foot