Best way to remove (frag proffered) Pandora’s in the tank?

[Coral Winslow]

Howdy Zoa freaks. So my Pandoras are doing what Pandoras do and taking over the place. I cannot remove the rock without jeopardizing lots of coral. I wanting to know what are your methods for in tank surgery to take back some real-estate (not completely removing them) while in the tank? They just are starting to over grow other Zoas. Bonus if I am able to save and plug up the Zoas. I know all about the PPE and to run carbon, just want to know what tools and techniques you’ve had success with. Thanks in advance!!!

 

[boacvh]

For me the best result in tank has been tweezers. Just Pull. Not from the polyp itself but the mat in between. Comes off as big mat. Then I cut them individually and glue them to frags I give away.

 

[Coral Winslow]

For me the best result in tank has been tweezers. Just Pull. Not from the polyp itself but the mat in between. Comes off as big mat. Then I cut them individually and glue them to frags I give away.

Awesome, this is what I want to know. I have a bunch of dental tools from eBay and I was going to go under each foot and try, but if you’re saying you think they will come up in mats, that’s all the better. Thanks!

 

[boacvh]

Awesome, this is what I want to know. I have a bunch of dental tools from eBay and I was going to go under each foot and try, but if you’re saying you think they will come up in mats, that’s all the better. Thanks!

Yes. First time I ruined many polyps. But I've gotten better and now it pulls of the rock intact for the most part. Just make sure you don't pull from the polyp itself, that's worked out well for me.