Help. Removing a RBTA

So, I have huge RBTA that has split. The new one has found its way up behind a rock that Ihave multiple SPS growing. I came out this morning to see in all over two species. They are almost all white, so dang near dead. I need to remove this dude and trade him or sell him asap. How can I remove him safely from my rock? I have tried the powerhead, ice on the foot method without much luck....

Thanks....

 

bump for you. the power head trick has always worked best for me.

 

I have a good way!!! YOU NEED: little baby squirter for the nasal cavity or something similar/ turkey baster along those lines. AND a credit card!

Slow and tedious but works! DO NOT RUSH IT!

Squirt the foot constantly with the turkey baster at the base/outer rim of the foot it will retract and try to move back. at that moment you can slip a credit card under and pry it out SLOWLY. then repeat till you get him off the rocks! Awesome strat that works all day.

 

I will try this!

 

And works! I woke up to fill stocking and this dude was all over a purple monti so I got serious. Ten minutes later in Tupperware! Now to trade someone or credit at the LFS. ;D

 

Right on. I might need to remove one. My huge one split also. Thanks.

 

Just be patient, use both hands and get a good angle...

 

Good job on removing him. I work at a store in town and we see people all the time bring in BTA that they ripped the foot trying to remove them from the rock. I will be telling people about that trick

 

Glad it worked for you!

 

Nice trick, Ive never had any luck with ice or powerheads, I always peel mine off.