Moving a coral

[Carl C]

Hi I’d like to move this leather ? How is this done ? It’s in a high flow zone
Thanks

 

[Flippers4pups]

Hi I’d like to move this leather ? How is this done ? It’s in a high flow zone
Thanks

One of two ways. Move the rock it's attached to or cut it off at the base with a razor blade. Any of it left behind will grow another one in its place.

 

[Carl C]

One of two ways. Move the rock it's attached to or cut it off at the base with a razor blade. Any of it left behind will grow another one in its place.

What happens to the part I cut off ?

 

[Flippers4pups]

What happens to the part I cut off ?

Relocate it or re-home it. It will continue to grow.

 

[Carl C]

Relocate it or re-home it. It will continue to grow.

wont it be like a open wound where I cut it ? Would I glue it ? Confused
Thanks

 

[Flippers4pups]

wont it be like a open wound where I cut it ? Would I glue it ? Confused
Thanks

First time leather Fragger, no problems. Lol just joking, seriously joking.

Cutting leathers is like cutting butter or cake. They are soft, but solid through it. It will upset it, but it will be okay.

There are numerous ways to get it to attach again. Rubber bands, toothpicks, super glue sometimes works. Best way is to use some loose rocks around it's base to hold it in place were you want it. It will attach in time.

After cutting it, run some GAC for awhile. They release some chems that may upset other corals. Doing a water change is a good thing too. It's not toxic, so don't worry.

The remaining tissue where you cut it will grow another, so be aware of that.

Hope this helps.

 

[Carl C]

First time leather Fragger, no problems. Lol just joking, seriously joking.

Cutting leathers is like cutting butter or cake. They are soft, but solid through it. It will upset it, but it will be okay.

There are numerous ways to get it to attach again. Rubber bands, toothpicks, super glue sometimes works. Best way is to use some loose rocks around it's base to hold it in place were you want it. It will attach in time.

After cutting it, run some GAC for awhile. They release some chems that may upset other corals. Doing a water change is a good thing too. It's not toxic, so don't worry.

The remaining tissue where you cut it will grow another, so be aware of that.

Hope this helps.

 

[Carl C]

Thanks ! I’ll let you know
Ps what’s gac?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thanks ! I’ll let you know
Ps what’s gac?

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