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Old 08-11-2012, 03:01 PM
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I there a way to remove a Hairy mushroom from live rock while in tank?
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Old 08-11-2012, 03:06 PM
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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.
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Old 08-11-2012, 03:07 PM
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If the foot is completely exposed you can probably use your fingernail and convince it to let go.
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Old 08-11-2012, 03:09 PM
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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.
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Old 08-11-2012, 03:13 PM
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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.
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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.
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Inject with kalk paste or vinegar.
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Thanks

I'm going to try injecting one with vinegar.
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I injected mine with vinegar . They turned purple and died.

Never came back
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I injected mine with vinegar . They turned purple and died.

Never came back
Did you do it in your display tank?
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