Green Toadstool Leather Help!

[Arruna]

Hi everyone!

so I have a green toadstool leather coral that Ive had for quite some time. It was doing great but my BTA decided he liked the location of the leather. So it moved to the same rock, and when its fully open its basically engulfing the leather coral. Needless to say, I need to move the leather.

My issue is that, the leathers stank has fixed itself to the large rock both it and the BTA is one. Like its laying on its side. So the majority of the stalk has fused to the rock. I cant tank the rock out without also taking out the BTA and a big hassle.

Can I just slowly pull the leather until it comes off the rock? What if it rips, will it release a bunch of toxins in my tank? (its a 150 gal mixed reef)
Should I just cut off as much as I can, (the head and some stalk) and let the BTA tank over the remainder of the stalk? Or just rip the stalk out after I snip?

Im most worries about releasing toxins into my tank and a crash. So any advise or help would be great.


The BTA is closed right now so I could get the pics. But image that whole area I'd cover by the BTA normal. It's the size of my head now


Thank you

 

[sunken3]

I have cut (and ripped) mine in the past. the new pieces just start to grow new leathers.. the old stalk (if well established) will likely not die and just grow more.. leathers are pretty hardy.

 

[Arruna]

I have cut (and ripped) mine in the past. the new pieces just start to grow new leathers.. the old stalk (if well established) will likely not die and just grow more.. leathers are pretty hardy.

Do I need to worry about it crashing my tank? Will it release toxins from the stress of me ripping it? Thats my biggest concern.

 

[Uzidaisies]

I might already be releasing toxins to try to keep the bta at bay. Running carbon is probably not a bad idea.

 

[sunken3]

mine never has... and it has been up to 2 feet wide. however, I have a 250g with 100g sump and a lot of filtration. your leather it pretty small (from the look in the pic) compared to mine. maybe just run some carbon when you cut.

I had a trigger eating it for a while and that didnt hurt the tank either. maybe others can weigh in.

 

[elorablue]

Do I need to worry about it crashing my tank? Will it release toxins from the stress of me ripping it? Thats my biggest concern.

It’s very common to frag toadstools while still in the tank. Carbon is always a good idea.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Freeze some RODI and press it to the base and just pry the leather off. Might tear a bit but it remounts faster this way.

 

[Dbichler]

I would personally just cut the entire base off with one smooth cut and you’ll have two toadstools in no time or the nem will kill the one. I’ve cut many toadstools in tank never had any issues.

 

[Arruna]

Thank you all! With more confidence I was able to peel the whole leather off the rock and replant him. Hopefully he'll brighten right up in his new home far away from the BTA!