How to get these Anenomes to move

[radreef02]

I want to safely move these guys. I blasted them with flow and one moved to the other side of the rock. But the others won’t . I just want them literally anywhere but this back corner lol

 

[blaxsun]

They seem happy there - and it's the the worst spot (trust me).

 

[shakacuz]

Safe and Easy DIY way to remove Nems

Due to seeing numerous post recently about how to remove anemones and shrooms without hurting them or destroying rock work. I felt like this was in order. First off, a little back story. Years ago, when I lived in Florida and collected aquatic life on a regular basis, we always had issues with...

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[radreef02]

They seem happy there - and it's the the worst spot (trust me).

What do you mean it’s the worst

 

[LeftyReefer]

I've successfully used an anemone canon (spong and pvc tube) and I've also built a high pressure spray nozzle that is effective at getting them to dislodge their foot as long as you can get to it.

take a pump, attach a hose and put some kind of nozzle on the end so that you get a small, but high pressure spray blast from the nozzle. you can blast the edge of the foot with the spray until you get an edge to release. Once you get under an edge of the foot, the rest wll release pretty easily once hit with the spray. If their foot is in a hole and you cant get the nozzle under the foot, then it won't work.

 

[radreef02]

I've successfully used an anemone canon (spong and pvc tube) and I've also built a high pressure spray nozzle that is effective at getting them to dislodge their foot as long as you can get to it.

take a pump, attach a hose and put some kind of nozzle on the end so that you get a small, but high pressure spray blast from the nozzle. you can blast the edge of the foot with the spray until you get an edge to release. Once you get under an edge of the foot, the rest wll release pretty easily once hit with the spray. If their foot is in a hole and you cant get the nozzle under the foot, then it won't work.

I would only be able to get to one. I’m about to move the entire rock lol

 

[Jekyl]

How long have you had them? They look tiny so maybe pretty new? I would leave them. Over time I'm guessing they will move higher up. Mine sit right under my kessil turned almost all the way up.

 

[Kellie in CA]

You could try to move them, but if they are happy there they will likely just go right back. I learned a while ago that I am way too controlling for anemones. haha

 

[radreef02]

How long have you had them? They look tiny so maybe pretty new? I would leave them. Over time I'm guessing they will move higher up. Mine sit right under my kessil turned almost all the way up.

Had them for a week now

 

[Jekyl]

Had them for a week now

Don't mess with them. They're going to move most likely

 

[SauceyReef]

I agree dont mess with them + they will move. There is a reason they are picking that spot. Typically in my experience most anemones I get hide for a small period of time and than slowly come out for more light as they adjust to the preset/lighting.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Safe and Easy DIY way to remove Nems

Due to seeing numerous post recently about how to remove anemones and shrooms without hurting them or destroying rock work. I felt like this was in order. First off, a little back story. Years ago, when I lived in Florida and collected aquatic life on a regular basis, we always had issues with...

www.reef2reef.com

This is the way...

 

[Rollman]

Nems do what nems do

 

[radreef02]

I will just put flow on normal and be patient I guess

 

[radreef02]

So I moved their rock completely. And they still won’t move haha