Fragging palys, and mushrooms?

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by Coasting

I guess it helps being a female, but I've always had no issue just using my finger nail to peel them off the rocks. The only time I have issues with the mushrooms is when their foot is in more of a crevice.
I wonder if you could use something like thread or floss and work that under it?

Don't you worry about touching the palys? And yes, they do like to take hold in a tiny crevice or hole, which is what makes them difficult to get out completely. I would think a floss would have the same effect as cutting, and leave part of foot to grow back.

And thanks to everyone for the responses. Keep them coming, if there are any more ideas.