aiptasia control

[69camaro540]

what are the best ways to get rid of aiptasia? what are the do's and dont's? thanks.

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

Look at the sticky right above your post.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=803632

 

[Hoggn]

I tried all methods and I'm failing... Joe's juice works but sometimes you need to hit the same one several times before it completely dies.... Stay on top of it because it quickly gets out of hand... Good Luck...!

 

[cwschoon]

This is the only way I have had 100% success: syringe with thin needle. mix up some kalk and H2O, try and stuff needle down it's gut and inject some, then take out needle and try and cover critter with kalk sludge. It melts real good.

 

[civicss1]

joes juice works i have used it and swear by it...

 

[ACBlinky]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7358713#post7358713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cwschoon
This is the only way I have had 100% success: syringe with thin needle. mix up some kalk and H2O, try and stuff needle down it's gut and inject some, then take out needle and try and cover critter with kalk sludge. It melts real good.

Agreed, this is my preferred method as well. I make the paste very thick and use a pipette. I try to feed the anemone a good chunk, then smother it completely in paste. I leave it for a bit, then turn the pumps back on. If the paste was thick enough, it usually stays where I've placed it and dissolves gradually over 24h or so. Works REALLY well IME.

 

[caldel]

i HAVE HAD GREAT RESULTS WITH BOILING RO WATER IN A GLASS TURKEY BASTER. SHOOT THE HOT HOT HOT WATER DIRECTLY AT THE PEST.

 

[civicss1]

never heard of using hot water....what ever works i guess

 

[cwschoon]

I use hot water to mix my kalk and have never had one fail to die.I can't understand why people get so worked up about this: kalk with hot water=no more pests.

 

[Brewen]

Kalk user here also. Did not think of the hot water though might try it next time.