How to safely remove mushroom from rock

[Reef Wizard]

Good Morning.

Was wondering what all methods does everyone use when getting a mushroom to release its grip off a rock?

I have some babies in my tank and dont want to disrupt the rockscape.

Thanks

 

[VintageReefer]

Ice cube?

You need to make them want to leave

 

[Dragen Fiend]

I tried myself. They would not let go lol. Can't imagine getting them off rocks. Mine started producing babies on a magnetic frag plug. I tried icecube, gentle lifting it off, strong current, higher light. I ended up burying it in the sand. They eventually got off it. Still getting babies from the frag plug since one refuses to leave. Was hoping it would jump ship or take a sting. Don't think it cares.

 

[VintageReefer]

I tried myself. They would not let go lol. Can't imagine getting them off rocks. Mine started producing babies on a magnetic frag plug. I tried icecube, gentle lifting it off, strong current, higher light. I ended up burying it in the sand. They eventually got off it. Still getting babies from the frag plug since one refuses to leave. Was hoping it would jump ship or take a sting. Don't think it cares.

I wanted to remove a frag shelf but a nice shroom moved off a plug and onto the shelf. I have been wondering how to get it off so I can get rid of the shelf. I may try burying it lightly. That could work!

 

[Reef Wizard]

My wife wants one in my tank for hers is main reason to get it off

 

[NeedAReef]

I put rubble or other plugs next to them. Usually they want to go there. Otherwise it is point a powershead at them for a while.

 

[ColorMeGone]

High flow powerhead should work

 

[dadnjesse]

I'm going through this now. I can't believe how much they have spead through my tank. I take the rocks out that I can and scrape them off with a utility knife. This works well for me but some people have allergic reactions to them so you need to be careful. They do squirt at you when you cut into them.

 

[Reef Wizard]

Any other ideas? They seem stubborn