LF - Aiptasia Eating Matted Filefish

[dja1980]

Has anyone seen a Matted Filefish locally? Or, if anyone is willing to lend one for a little while, that would also work. We are just looking to clear out some Aiptasia. Joe's Juice isn't cutting it, Peppermint Shrimp keep getting eaten, and the Majano Wand is difficult to use when trying to work blindly in crevices.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+30+2562&pcatid=2562

Thanks in advance... Dave

Edit: Western Suburbs is preferable.

 

[kocho09]

I think Aquatica has some

 

[rich130981]

If you can wait 1-2 weeks I can lend you mine. Currently on rent for majono in a co-workers tank.

 

[rich130981]

I'll check his tank tomorrow and see how much longer he will need fish

 

[dja1980]

Thanks guys!

Rich - I think we can wait 1-2 weeks... I'll shoot you a PM.

If that doesn't work out, I'll give Aquatica a call... looks like they are about 30 miles away.

If anyone else sees any out there in the meantime, please let me know. The closer to Downers Grove, the better!

 

[rich130981]

Fyi The fish is in downers grove

 

[Bretts05jeep]

I saw two of them at aquarium adventure in schaumburg this week end.

 

[IowaReefer]

Saw one at Coral Reef Pet Center in Norridge today for $30 I think. I know, not exactly west burbs. Good luck!

 

[Tszat]

What about trying a Copperband Butterfly fish? We put one in our tank and he's doing a GREAT job, haven't seen 1 aptasia since two days after putting him in.

 

[dja1980]

A Copperband was also a thought, but I know they can be hit or miss on Aiptasia. Plus, it seems that they are more likely to pick at the mantles of clams, which we are trying to avoid. From the reading I've done, it looks like a filefish is the best fit for this tank. However, we all know that fish can't read... and they don't always follow the rules of what they are supposed to / not supposed to eat!