My BTA'S Need To Go

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I have to big green BTA's that need to be re-homed. The BTA's have grown and are now stinging and killing the corals around them. I have two Maroons that host in them right now and I am going to replace the BTA's with mini carpet anemone.

First off anyone local want them?
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What is the best way to release the foot?
I have read turkey baster?
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That's not a big BTA.

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THIS is a big BTA.

When mine split I had to pull the rock out to get her off - I used alternating ice, gentle prying with a fingernail and holding the rock upside down ABOVE a bucket of water. It took me about 45 minutes so be prepared.
 
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That's not a big BTA.

2017 November 1 fts.jpg

THIS is a big BTA.

When mine split I had to pull the rock out to get her off - I used alternating ice, gentle prying with a fingernail and holding the rock upside down ABOVE a bucket of water. It took me about 45 minutes so be prepared.
That is about how big mine are.
 
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I've had luck with pointing a power head at them and getting them to move that way.

I have seen that method also. I guess it will be time to experiment.
 

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No worries, I’m sure you won’t have any issues finding both amazing homes.
 
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I would try freezing some rodi into ice cubes and also put a powerhead facing the nem to get it to start moving. Then use the ice cubes to rub the foot. it should pop right off. Good luck!

Thank you mam, I will try that.
 

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You coming to the Fl Swap this weekend? If you do you could bring them and trade or give them away.
 
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You coming to the Fl Swap this weekend? If you do you could bring them and trade or give them away.

Ahh brilliant, that sounds like a plan:)
 

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So you are coming?!? WOOT!
 

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