Aptasia control in a reef tank
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Then might I suggest inventorying them first, estimate there reproduction rate and come up with a plan to eliminate them by the end of the year!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6407165#post6407165 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by spamin76
...Besides, I'm paid to eliminate aptasia by the hour... so I don't mind if the solution is imperfect and time consuming
Good luck in fighting the little beasties.
countertopguy
New member
I second the peppermint shrimp strategy.
I had a significant outburst in my 90 and I tried kalk paste injections but the little bas#%&s grew back. I put two peppermints in the main tank and one day the Apatasia was gone.
At first I didn't think they were interested and I got busy with other stuff but then one day I looked at in the tank and all the apatasia was gone and has not reappeared.
Good Luck
Steve
I had a significant outburst in my 90 and I tried kalk paste injections but the little bas#%&s grew back. I put two peppermints in the main tank and one day the Apatasia was gone.
At first I didn't think they were interested and I got busy with other stuff but then one day I looked at in the tank and all the apatasia was gone and has not reappeared.
Good Luck
Steve
raddogz
Premium Member
Peppermint shrimps will get rid of aipstasia with the exception of the really large ones. The key to peppermint shrimps is to buy more than you think you need (more than one), and it will take the aipstasia apart.
I put four three-quarter inch ones in a seven gallon mini-box that had at least a hundred. They ate every last one in one week.
I put four three-quarter inch ones in a seven gallon mini-box that had at least a hundred. They ate every last one in one week.
Hattie B
Member
ahh.. you lucky people. I have 4 peppermint shrimps and they won't look at them. They perfer to get whatever 'fish' food they can. Seriously, these two hang together, they are not shy at all and they hang out at the top of this small rock next to their cave I think waiting for scraps..
I think I am going to get 10 more of them maybe I will get lucky and 1 will like them. If not I am might look into the fish..
Amber
I think I am going to get 10 more of them maybe I will get lucky and 1 will like them. If not I am might look into the fish..
Amber
Rock Anemone
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Awhile back when my 75 gallon was infested with Aiptasia I put in two Peppermint Shrimp in (one small, one big) and within a week or two I couldn't find one Aiptasia left. They're great to just have in the tank as well, IMO, they have been reported to nip at polyps sometimes but I've never experienced this.
Also, agreed on the Copperband, make sure you find a healthy one that's eating prepared foods.
Rock anemone
Also, agreed on the Copperband, make sure you find a healthy one that's eating prepared foods.
Rock anemone
2crazyreefers
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I put only 2 peppermints in my 125 and no more aptasia. I have a 180 arriving monday which will recieve a CBB for its first fish.
Secam
New member
My 30 gallon was covered in Aptasia. 10 minutes with a syringe of Joe's Juice and they were gone. Well, the're never really gone, some are always hiding somewhere, waiting to breed more.
I know, it ain't natural, but it works. I've applied twice and it keeps it under control. I've noticed no I'll effect with my other corals or fish.
I was also wondering how a fish ripping them apart is any different than a human ripping them apart? In both cases the act of ripping causes more to grow.
I know, it ain't natural, but it works. I've applied twice and it keeps it under control. I've noticed no I'll effect with my other corals or fish.
I was also wondering how a fish ripping them apart is any different than a human ripping them apart? In both cases the act of ripping causes more to grow.
DKreefkeepers
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I had a real bad issue with that and I got 2 peppermint shrimp and it was gone in abotu 2 weeks max. Go the natural route before you dose anything! trust me the pepps work!!!
