Moving Cyphastrea

[Falcar]

Hey guys:

I'm going to add sand to my system, because I miss some of the sand requiring fish. The only coral I have that has encrusted on the bottom is a cyphastrea. Is there any way to remove it from the bottom without having to cut it down? There isn't a huge amount of growth, but enough I'd like to save it if possible.

Any ideas?

 

[GillMeister]

There's an old saying about making an omelet and having to break some eggs.

You're going to damage the cyphastrea a little but it'll recover. I would be more cautious about damaging the tank itself.

 

[Falcar]

Damage the tank how?

I figured that would be the case...most of the coral is on a rock, so it should be ok.

 

[GillMeister]

If you were to use a frag cutter, for instance, it could chip the glass if you're not careful.

 

[Falcar]

ahh, gotcha! Its acrylic but I understand what you meant now.

Thanks