How to remove Figi Leather coral from rock.

[JoeJoe822]

Hey guys I have a “seasons Greetings Montipora, growing very well, but has grown over the base rock my figi leather came on. How can I move the figi without damaging it, or My Montipora?

 

[Zack K]

Very very carefully. [emoji4] This seems like a question for the #reefsquad

 

[Mark Gray]

I have one I should also move flowing my guess it a razor and just cut it

 

[JoeJoe822]

Very very carefully. [emoji4] This seems like a question for the #reefsquad

Whats the reefsquad?

 

[Maritimer]

Reefsquad are a group of helpful and knowledgeable folks who, on a volunteer basis, dedicate much of their time to helping other reefers succeed.

Some have industry experience, most are more-experienced hobbyists who want to see other hobbyists in enjoyment, rather than frustration.

And they often have the answers.

~Bruce, who's never worked with leathers, but has heard of using a sharp blade to move them

 

[Crabs McJones]

Are you able to peel it off the rock? Grab it around it's base and gently try to remove him. I just feel that with a razor if any gets left behind you may end up with another leather coral lol

 

[Tahoe61]

I just peel or cut mine every time without issue. If you cut you might end up with two.

 

[JoeJoe822]

After I find a way to remove it, do you glue it to another base rock?

 

[JoeJoe822]

After I find a way to remove it, do I glue it onto another base rock?

 

[Alfrareef]

Pick a razor and just cut it near the base as possible.
If the monti doesn’t kill the remains, after some months you’ll get a new Leather coral.
As per the big one you’ll have to fix it to a new rock. For that I use a toothpick and a rubber band. After 2-3 weeks the coral has already attach to the rock and I just remove them.

 

[JoeJoe822]

Pick a razor and just cut it near the base as possible.
If the monti doesn’t kill the remains, after some months you’ll get a new Leather coral.
As per the big one you’ll have to fix it to a new rock. For that I use a toothpick and a rubber band. After 2-3 weeks the coral has already attach to the rock and I just remove them.

Excellent! Thank you for the advice!!

 

[Alfrareef]

If it’s possible leave a small foot so you can watch the monti fighting or going around.

 

[Larry L]

Leather corals are super hardy when they're healthy, go ahead and just pull or slice it off the rock and rubber band it to a piece of rubble rock.