Aptasia infestation in nano

[Skyhiggh]

I had this problem to an extent still have one or two. Apistisia x works but not really kills but babies come back. I used peppermint shrimp I bought six three Months ago 4 still alive. And I have maybe one or two apistisia left in tank and I think that's because there getting used to eating food. Don't waste money on apistisia x get some peppermint shrimp dont feed tank and go from there

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[nate16]

If it's really out of control and it's only in a 10g tank just restart the tank.

 

[BarryV]

lou the reefer, can we see a couple of photos of your tank.
Barry

 

[lou the reefer]

lou the reefer, can we see a couple of photos of your tank.
Barry

Once the light gose on after super.


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[clowncaldy27]

Dosing vinegar will absolutely not help get rid of aiptasia. It might help nutrient levels slightly, but that's unrelated to aiptasia. Boiling water I wouldn't bother with, lemon juice is going to mess up your pH and nutrient load (it'll reduce nutrients slightly, but it'll bomb your pH).

I honestly, truely, think that slow and steady one-by-one kalk paste application is the way to go. If you're infested to the point of where you'll never find them all, you can try a berghia nudibranch, or matted filefish (I think that's the one, there's only one filefish that eats aiptasia, and I think ORA breeds them now too).

Boiling water is always my go to and I've had 100% success with it ... but to each their own

 

[lou the reefer]

Here are some pics of the tank setup and the aptasia


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[BarryV]

Contrary to what some have said, I do think you can get rid of your problem with
aiptasia-x. By the way your set-up and tank look nice.
Barry

 

[lou the reefer]

Aptasia infestation in nano

Yup decided to give aptasia x alast chance and thanksBarryv


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[DBR_reef]

I have used boiling water with success, but peppermint shrimp get the job done with no work. The paste works too, but boiling water is easier and has worked just as well for me, and does not effect chemistry


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[nate16]

Yup decided to give aptasia x alast chance and thanksBarryv


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Give it a shot, it's not too expensive. Worst case scenario, you're in the same spot you are now.

 

[Cincyreef]

+1 on peppermint shrimp. Did a wonder in my 29g biocube.