Overgrown Sarco Help

daveverdo · 01/07/2018, 09:26 AM

Hi All,

I have a problem with my Sarcophyton, its way to big. It is in my 90g and it is touching both the front and back glass (18in) and spreading almost half way across the tank. The base is a good 8" diamter and attached to three separate large rocks. It is high enough in the tank that it is blocking light from many lower corals and they are slowly deteriorating.

I could try to frag it if I can get it out but wouldn't have room in my second tank (20g) for all the frags.

The other problem is getting it out. Because it is attached to three large rocks I can't just take it and the rock out. I can probably coax it off one of the rocks but it not all three. I am also concerned about it releasing toxins if trying to remove it from the rock.

I could try to sell it if I can get it out but not sure if anyone is willing to pay for such a large specimen.

Any suggestions about how to get it out or fragging it in the tank without killing everyting in my tank? I have read about gradually "cutting it off" by tighening something like a zip tie around the base. Anyone ever try that?

David

CUSE1315 · 01/07/2018, 09:28 AM

Post some photos and a price please.

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MatAndPatti · 01/07/2018, 06:05 PM

Do any of your local shops take trade ins? Just a thought...

jimmer · 01/10/2018, 03:11 PM

pics please.in the past I just slowly pulled leather off the rock.pushing with my finger as not to tear too much.run carbon and a water change and you should be good.just my exp.im sure others have different methods

01/07/2018, 09:26 AM	#1
daveverdo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Horseheads, NY Posts: 1,881	Overgrown Sarco Help Hi All, I have a problem with my Sarcophyton, its way to big. It is in my 90g and it is touching both the front and back glass (18in) and spreading almost half way across the tank. The base is a good 8" diamter and attached to three separate large rocks. It is high enough in the tank that it is blocking light from many lower corals and they are slowly deteriorating. I could try to frag it if I can get it out but wouldn't have room in my second tank (20g) for all the frags. The other problem is getting it out. Because it is attached to three large rocks I can't just take it and the rock out. I can probably coax it off one of the rocks but it not all three. I am also concerned about it releasing toxins if trying to remove it from the rock. I could try to sell it if I can get it out but not sure if anyone is willing to pay for such a large specimen. Any suggestions about how to get it out or fragging it in the tank without killing everyting in my tank? I have read about gradually "cutting it off" by tighening something like a zip tie around the base. Anyone ever try that? David __________________ 90g Display with fish, LR and a few soft corals, 65g basement sump, eBay LEDs

01/07/2018, 06:05 PM	#3
MatAndPatti Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Henrietta, NY Posts: 265	Do any of your local shops take trade ins? Just a thought... __________________ Mat & Patti

01/10/2018, 03:11 PM	#4
jimmer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: hilton ny Posts: 1,875	pics please.in the past I just slowly pulled leather off the rock.pushing with my finger as not to tear too much.run carbon and a water change and you should be good.just my exp.im sure others have different methods __________________ stupid people shouldn't breed Current Tank Info: 75 gallon with stupid goldfish

01/07/2018, 09:28 AM	#2
CUSE1315 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 327	Post some photos and a price please. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk