Mushroom removal

[Cal_stir]

I there a way to remove a Hairy mushroom from live rock while in tank?

[FitoPharmer]

Either cut the base with a razor blade or chip off the part of the rock it is on with a chisel. If you cut it a new mushroom could grow from the leftover flesh and the big piece should be put in a small rubble container in a low flow area. Some mushrooms can also be carefully peeled off like the foot of a anemone.

[Snaz]

If the foot is completely exposed you can probably use your fingernail and convince it to let go.

[Nano]

Like kill it or just move it? If you want to kill it zappers or aiptasia killers can work I thought I got all mine out when one popped up, just a small one mind you, but i injected it with aiptasia killer and havent seen it since. Mileage may vary though.

[Cal_stir]

If I inject it with a little vinegar do you think it would poison the tank?
I tried getting under it to pry it off but it starts to slime, there is about 5 large ones and they have a good hold on the rock.

[FitoPharmer]

If you want them gone for good and your live rock is not too hard I find a sharp razor blade can cut the live rock a millimeter or two below the foot with a little elbow grease.

[PoonTang]

Inject with kalk paste or vinegar.

[Cal_stir]

Thanks

I'm going to try injecting one with vinegar.

[MarkoD]

I injected mine with vinegar . They turned purple and died.

Never came back

[Cal_stir]

I injected mine with vinegar . They turned purple and died.

Never came back

Did you do it in your display tank?

[rastaangel]

Vinegar is used for carbon dosing. Its safe to use but a large amount in your tank will cause a pH drop

[MarkoD]

Did you do it in your display tank?

Yup but I've got 250 gallons of water volume. Didn't notice any side effects

[Cal_stir]

OK Thanks
I've got @ 130 gals, I'll do 1 at a time