moving an anenome

[ebosshard]

Any advice/direction on moving an anenome would be great. Got a very nice and decent sized (size of my hand) bubble tip. Doing great, but found a home in back of tank.

I know they go where they are happiest, but I would be happier if he would hang out where I can see him.

220g, two tunze's and good sized return pump with a sea swirl, so lots of flow. 3x400w mh's. Dont think he is hiding from the lights, nor is there anything special about the flow in the back vs the front.

THanks

 

[SnowManSnow]

The best thing would be to just move the rock he is on. Some say u can use a plastic spoon to pry them off, or even use ice to make them let go, but I've never been successful with either method.

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[ebosshard]

Thx for idea. Only problem is he is on a huge piece of live rock at the bottom of my pile. Really tough to move. Will i hurt him with the plastic spoon? Any other ideas?

 

[DaFrog]

Put a powerhead blowing toward once side of the anemone => that should make it uncomfortable and it will then move....

 

[Anonymous]

I would do NOTHING more than the powerhead directed at it. If you want more anemone, wait for it to split or buy some more, you've got room in there.

 

[Anonymous]

+1 on the powerhead only plan, the other methods are too chancy as far as causing damage to the 'nennie.

 

[sidd129]

You can also try blocking the light from above. Also if it is anchored and streching to the back you can just try to move the tip part out towards the front while still blocking the light in the back and maybe open up the front for more light.

 

[ebosshard]

success! Moved one powerhead over and blew it at him, turned off the other powerhead. presto, he moved about a foot around the corner and onto a smaller piece of live rock. I then just turned that rock and made sure he was out of the direct flow. And then I fed him, which further made him happy.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Anonymous]

Aren't we humans clever?