aptasia laser killer

[brettinteriors]

I am playing around with the idea of buying a laser for aptasia killing. It seems like the only downside other than the price is the blind yourself thing. There are safety goggles but I am a little nervous still. Anyone have any experience? Initially I though I could loan or rent it out but the liability would be too great.

 

[gone fishin]

There just happens to be a post in the reef discussion forum today about lasers. May be the answers your looking for.

 

[Ted_C]

The kind of laser you need (1.2W or greater) is not sold assembled in the U.S. anymore. You will need to buy a kit and a diode. Read up on it at Laser Pointer Forums. I dealt with DTR (in the Pro Shop buy /sell forum) and a host assembly from Survival lasers.

Any questions - PM me.

 

[phenom5]

Hey Brett. I am absolutely interested in trying one of those lasers out on the mushroom plague in my tank...but I'm also a bit nervous about the idea of permanent eye damage. I hate the mushrooms in my tank, but I like not being blind more than I hate the shrooms.

Anyway, let me know if you get one.

 

[Newsalth2o]

This is exactly why we need a club so the club can buy these things and then loan them to members. Use at your own risk naturally. But I agree that seems like a better way than the seringe and vinegar!

 

[xpertrifle]

Step one to sharks with freakin lasers on their heads!

 

[aquaph8]

This is exactly why we need a club so the club can buy these things and then loan them to members. Use at your own risk naturally. But I agree that seems like a better way than the seringe and vinegar!

Lets do it, I think all the anti club guys are gone now.

 

[grcforce327]

http://www.wickedlasers.com.hk/?gclid=CL6RgYq4h7UCFe5FMgodyU4AJg

 

[scubabum1983]

I'm in on this

 

[Ted_C]

Be sure to research those wicked lasers first. Horrible ratings...

 

[brettinteriors]

Hey Brett. I am absolutely interested in trying one of those lasers out on the mushroom plague in my tank...but I'm also a bit nervous about the idea of permanent eye damage. I hate the mushrooms in my tank, but I like not being blind more than I hate the shrooms.

Anyway, let me know if you get one.

That's funny, my same thoughts on aptasia. I have heard of them before and I saw this on the forum http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2257148 this a.m. and it got me thinking again. I wonder if it would work on a lot of different hassles. Aptasia, majano, gha, out of control corals, ect.

 

[brettinteriors]

Lets do it, I think all the anti club guys are gone now.

Who was anti club? A club, group, or what have you seems like a good idea. We can just brew some paly tea for the haters. (Complete joke)

 

[CT Grim]

Oooooooh....I want a death ray!

Count me in!!!

 

[aquaph8]

For a long time any thoughts of a club got shot down pretty quick due to some past issues. If your serious though, start a thread and let's see how much interest there is.

 

[xpertrifle]

If there is fear of blinding yourself, what about the light reflecting around and blinding your fish?

 

[CT Grim]

If there is fear of blinding yourself, what about the light reflecting around and blinding your fish?

Makes 'em easier to catch! :spin2:

Don't point it at your face or a mirror, wear some protective eye-wear (cheap and avail at Praxair on S Park, or any good welding supply). Good to go!

 

[aquaph8]

If there is fear of blinding yourself, what about the light reflecting around and blinding your fish?

tiny goggles for everyone.