need advice on finger leather

[TLKAg87]

I have two large sinularia(I think that's what they are?) and a finger leather coral in my 75 gallon. Once I get a handle on the algae, I want to start adding some other coral. I really think one of them (at least) has to go because they are just all over the place in the tank. I don't want to start a coral war.

Any advice on what to do? Is it too big to cut off the rock and trade somebody?

I've attached some photos. The second photo shows the one finger leather and the second big one in the background. Disregard the sick angel fish, may he RIP (long story).

 

[Flippers4pups]

Can you remove it with the rock?

They can be fragged by cutting with a razor blade, but with caution. If fragged, run some GAC in the system for a few days to soak up the "juice" released. Any part remaining may and can reproduce new leathers.

 

[TLKAg87]

Yes. I can remove the rock. Just not sure what i would do with it. No LFS close by and I’m not knowledgeable about shipping

 

[Flippers4pups]

Yes. I can remove the rock. Just not sure what i would do with it. No LFS close by and I’m not knowledgeable about shipping

Any reef clubs around?

 

[TLKAg87]

The closest would probably be in Houston, but that’s 125 miles. I’m in deep east Texas.

 

[TLKAg87]

Is it normal for a LFS to take coral like that for store credit?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Is it normal for a LFS to take coral like that for store credit?

Sometimes, depends.

 

[lapin]

The Houston club is MARSH

Here is a older post on stores you might call for a trade or credit
Cinco Ranch Aquariums
Cinco Ranch Aquariums | 1315 S. Grand Parkway, Ste 113 | Katy, TX 77494 | 713-518-6758
CINCO RANCH AQUARIUMS - Home | [email protected]
Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11AM - 7PM | Saturday 10AM - 4PM | Sunday - Monday Closed



Fish Gallery
Fish Gallery | 2909 Fountainview | Houston, Tx 770077 | 800-303-9615
Fish Gallery Inc. - Houston, Dallas & Austin | [email protected]
Showroom Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 8PM / Sun. 12PM - 5PM
Paid MARSH members discount: 10% of all saltwater livestock only!




FJW Aquarium
FJW Aquarium | 3839 Mangum Rd | Houston, Texas 77092 | 281-948-8803
FJW Aquarium | [email protected]
Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 7:30PM | Sunday Noon - 4PM
Paid MARSH members discount: 10% Excludes 'On Sale' live stock and corals, Used Equipment and Dry goods.



OceanLife Aquariums
Oceanlife Aquariums | 713-218-8352
On Facebook | [email protected]



That Aquarium Place
That Aquarium Place | 17036 Stubener Airline Rd., Spring TX 77014 | 832-422-3988
Hours are 10/8 Mon-Sat and 11/6 Sunday Facebook:ThatAquariumPlace | [email protected]



T&T Fish and Reef
T&T Fish and Reef | 9470 highway 6 south | Houston, TX 77083 | 281-933-3367
www.ttfishreef.com | http://www.marsh-reef.org/[email protected]
Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 7:30 PM / Sun. 11:30AM - 6:00 PM
Paid MARSH members discount: 15% - does not apply to sale items or tanks and store grown frags


Urban Aquatics
Urban Aquatics | 281-206-7975
www.urban-aquatics.com | [email protected]
Paid MARSH members discount: 10% Livestock only. Excludes sale items.

Urban is building a new store as we speak.
Will open sometimes in spring of 2015.

 

[TLKAg87]

Thanks for information