How to get zoa’s off of rocks?

[gmdcdvm]

Hello Everyone,
I was just updating my tank journal and thought I would post here. There are several zoa’s i have that are doing well. Would love to pass them along but I need to find a good way to get them off the rocks. FYI I can’t take the rocks out of the tank. Here are some pics. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Kremis]

really slowly with a mix of bone cutters and a razor blade. Cut the easiest parts of the rock to cut off with polyps on it, razor blade as close to the rock under the polyps you cant. Try to keep the matt together

 

[thesassyindian]

don’t forget gloves and safety glasses

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Water change when done
At least 30%

My compliments to your success

 

[H2OPlayar]

Water change when done
At least 30%

My compliments to your success

And/or cut them in a separate bucket, and dip the rock in old salt water before putting back in your tank.

 

[Plankton]

Get a blue faced angel as they love to eat zoa!

 

[xCry0x]

You can use bone cutters to cut the rock.

Or, a dental pick (what they use to scrape tartar off your teeth) to scrape the zoa flesh off the rock.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Pull out the rocks and bite them off with your teeth and spit them into a bucket!
(note: I am seriously joking, for anyone thinking about this method...do not do this, you may die)