Devils Hand Leather Coral cut at base?

[quartapound]

Good evening fellow reefers,

I had a BTA recently relocate himself after upgrading my vortech to the Gyre, which is perfect because he was at the back of the tank beforehand, he's in a perfect spot now... Only that he relocated right beside my devils hand leather coral which is supremely pissed and hasnt opened since.

I know I can get it to move but I actually really like it there, and it seems to be staying put (this is almost a week since it chose this spot). so, my question is... will the leather do okay if I take a razor to it close to the rock and slice it off the rock so that it can be relocated?

I know leathers are pretty hardy and I'm not too worried, just wanted some reaffirmation I guess.

Thanks!

obligatory pic

[jedimasterben]

Yes, it will be fine. Probably pissed for a few days or a couple weeks, but not like it would be any happier next to the nem lol

[clownfitch]

One of the great things about leathers is their resiliency. You can do what you said with the razor and relocate the leather with no ill effects. It will be super mad for a week or so but will be back open in no time. You might consider rubber-banding it to a smaller rock that allows you to relocate it again if needed in the future.