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kevin kaplan
07/14/2013, 12:44 PM
I have several RBTA's that keep splitting and moving around. Does anyone have any advice on how to get them off the side of the tank or off the glass without damaging them? I've tried grabbing them off the glass, but that doesn't work.

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Lsufiregal
07/14/2013, 12:51 PM
You can try holding an ice pack to the glass outside the tank. They might turn loose.
GoTRiCe19
07/14/2013, 12:51 PM
On glass is one of the best place to remove them. I would get an ice cube and a credit card like object. Rub the ice around the base if you can. Keep it moving. Get the card to slide between the nem and glass without force. Once you get it in a bit the nem will start losing grip and start to let go. Hope it works and good luck.
GoTRiCe19
07/14/2013, 12:53 PM
Oh and i forgot once you get some off the glass. Send them my way so you wont have this problem anymore.
kevin kaplan
07/14/2013, 01:06 PM
Thank you both. It sounds like maybe some ice and a flat object. How about a rubber spatula?
GoTRiCe19
07/14/2013, 01:10 PM
That might work give it a try. But i always used like a cheap supermarket card. Thin but flexible and pretty tough too.
bues0022
07/15/2013, 08:46 AM
Credit card is the best method for on the glass IMHO. Just keep the card tight to the glass like you are trying to scrape off some coraline algae.
Breadman03
07/15/2013, 10:08 AM
And turn off your pumps first. You wouldn't want to make an accidental smoothie.
MBC2012
07/15/2013, 10:32 AM
I have had good luck using a pipet and patience to nems from anywhere
worm5406
07/15/2013, 02:30 PM
A nice gentle massage has helped me in the past. Slowly around the foot toward the base. It moves the fluid some and it starts to loose it's grip.

A credit card would be better as a spatula might get some flesh caught under the leading edge.
Anemone
07/15/2013, 05:29 PM
On glass is one of the best place to remove them.

Agreed. But all you really need is a fingernail. Just use your fingernail tip flat against the glass to gently push up/pry the BTA away from the glass. Once you have a little bit of it started, it comes off fairly easily.

Kevin
ReefTron5000
07/15/2013, 07:29 PM
ice + credit card is the method i've always used.