Rockflower getting stung by BTA, how to move?

[RabidDragon]

I've got a Rockflower anemone that is well within the reach of a massive BubbleTip anenome which is sting it. The rockflower looks really bad due to this, its attached to some marcorock and I can't get at its base to move it.

Suggestions? Its moved a few times on its own but its actually moved closer to the BTA making the situation worse.

Thanks,

 

[Kellie in CA]

RFA’s aren’t very smart. I’ve had a couple park themselves next to a hammer that is repeatedly stinging them and refuse to move. Also a couple have marched into caves and and died from lack of light.
If it’s attached to a large rock there isn’t a whole lot you can do.
Maybe an ice cube around it’s foot to make it detach?

 

[olonmv]

If you have a submersible pump and some line you can connect it to the outflow and point the other end to the rockflower. It’ll take a few minutes but they hate heavy flow and let go fast and safely. Worked really good for me.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Point a power head their way. The RBTA will go with the flow! :astonished-face:

 

[Tired]

If ice cubes or annoying with a pump don't work, try an "anemone cannon", there should be some designs on here.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/safe-and-easy-diy-way-to-remove-nems.861213/
One of these made with 1" pipe and a sponge will have you set up.

 

[Lavey29]

Strange, my RFA s move wherever they want if a coral is bothering them.

 

[RabidDragon]

An ice cube didn't work.
A power head isn't an option as I only have the 2 gyre's at each end of the tank and I can't reposition it to where the RFA is.
The "anemone cannon" appears to be a viable option, I'll have to go get the sponge and pvc tube.

Thank you!