laser for aptasia control??

[nodak]

Has anyone used a handheld laser for aptasia control? I seen it used on YOU TUBE. Does it actually kill it or break it up and spread it around in tank? If it does fully kill it looks like a easy way to target pests.

 

[hijinks]

You need a very powerful laser to kill it. It is so powerful it could blind you if it hits your eye. I'd look at other ways to kill then a laser

 

[nodak]

The laser they used was a 1.4 watt blue diode. That is just an high end laser pointer used at seminars and classes in larger venues.

 

[71Percent]

I've been doing some research as well. I think you can hire someone on the laser forums to custom build a water tight container for the laser pointer so you can submerge it in the tank and have better control.

 

[71Percent]

Still should wear safety glasses though! And make sure pumps are off and you don't dry anything that could release toxins like Zoas.

 

[Halo_003]

The laser they used was a 1.4 watt blue diode. That is just an high end laser pointer used at seminars and classes in larger venues.

What kind of seminar are you using a 1.4w laser for? Jeez. I question that being anything over 10mW because much higher can cause permanent damage. Over 1W absolutely can cause permanent vision damage.
Edit: actually I doubt it was over 5mW if used in a class etc, you're thinking of because you can't buy one preassembled capable of over 5mW legally.

 

[Uncle Salty 05]

Sure you can.

http://biglasers.com/bx3-blue-laser-pointer

 

[ganjero]

It has been done, and apparently it was not a long term solution.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2090418

 

[nodak]

Well thanks for the input. I think I will try a matted filefish instead.