Moving my anemone

thegrog

Active Member
I am going to be doing a tank move in a few weeks and my biggest concern is moving my prized RBTA. I am moving from my apartment into a house that is about 3 miles away.
Moving the anemone is a problem because of how it is attached to the rocks. Below is a drawing of what I mean. For scale, rock #1 is 12"x4-6"x7" (Lxhxw)
It has been in this position since day #1 almost 2 years ago. It is in the front-center of my tank and I really would like to keep it as my centerpeice. :needhelp:
Now, any ideas on how to get it moved without tearing/pinching or crushing it between the rocks? Any way to unattach it from one of the rocks? :confused: :confused:
Thanks
 
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jacob_poly

Guest
I know this sounds too simple but I have a similar situation I will face at the end of the year when I move. My BTA has a foothold on two rocks. I am hoping that he might split by then and solve the problem. Or I am going to point a PH towards its fooot area on one rock...All it will take is for the edge of the foot to come lose and then the prodding flow will eventually strip its hold entirely. It might not be a bad idea to get it detached off both rocks totally and then have it reestablish its footing when the rocks are rearranged in the new location. If you do get him detached from just one rock, then I would keep any pwerheads shut off for a couple of hours when you move to the new home so that it can get the rest of the foot attached.
 
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