Palythoa Grandis Removal

[Kobin]

Wanted to make some space in my display for some other things on this rock, but my palythoa grandis are taking up quite a bit of space. Any recommended ways of removing it without damaging the rock? I was thinking of taking it out of the tank and slowly remove it with a razor blade/scalpel.

 

[Tangwich]

Looks like a smaller rock so maybe remove the rock and hammer and chisel the pieces of rock that have Grandis on it?

 

[DylanCameron]

I would also take the rock out of the tank first, a razor blade would work but you need to be careful of anything squirting out at you. I would use hammer and chisel, personally. And make sure you wear some gloves / goggles, palytoxin is no joke!

 

[JohnBRZ]

I used toothpicks to carefully get it under the base and peel it off the rock. Make sure you have gloves and goggles


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[Kobin]

Oh yeah for sure I always wear gloves, goggles and a mask while fragging zoas. The rock is removable so I'll take it outside and most likely use a hammer + chisel as suggested and try to minimize damage to the rock. I've fragged these guys before a long time ago and their tissue is a lot tougher than regular zoas in my experience. Thanks all

 

[drexel]

Where ever you do the removal, make sure to clean that area thoroughly, especially if you have family members or pets that would be exposed to it. I have several palys that are growing on my Aussie rock, so I'll be doing the same thing shortly.