How do I move a bubble tip anemone

[btacker]

I have a bubble tip that split several times. I want to move some of them to another tank. What is the best way to get them off the rocks so that I can move them?

[subber]

First and foremost, don't rip or scrape it off the rock. If it doesn't want to move with gentle pressure, my luck has been to use an ice cube very slowly and gently on the foot and it and it will let go because of the cold. If that fails, put it in a spot that doesn't get light and it will move on its' own. By the way, if you want to trade or sell one of those babies, I'd like one. LMK

[Bill S]

A powerhead pointed at it usually works. That being said, I've had some stubborn ones!

[JimD]

Best way is to, if you can, take the rock its attached to and suspend it above the surface of the water so the anemone is slightly out of the water upside down, the weight of it will eventualy force it to release its grip. This has worked 100% of the time for me.

[betiuminside]

Same here , just put the rock upside down... it may take 5 min.. or more, but 100% sure she will come down.

[btacker]

Thanks for the help! I will give them a try.