Mint Palys taking over again. How can I kill 'em without killing other corals?

[TomToro]

Mint Palys taking over again. How can I kill 'em without killing other corals?
The Mint palys are encroaching on my chalices. Last time this happened, I ended up taking the rocks out to dry to kill 'em. Just wondering if you guys use anything to control palys or zoas when they get out of hand.

A couple of options for me are the aiptasia electrocutor and kalk paste. Has anybody used this thing completely underwater and is it safe? Also, is the kalk paste strong enough to kill a paly?

There's a laser, but that sounds dangerous to fish or other corals that you happen to zap on the way to the paly.

Any ideas or methods using what I already have?

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[jda]

I rip them out with bone cutters - grab them somewhat gently and then pull. Then, I cover the area in kalk paste or 2 part putty.

If you can get the rock out, ripping them off is easier. Then you can cover the area in dry kalk and let it sit for a few minutes before you put it back in.

Too much kalk paste under water can be dangerous since it will raise the PH so much. Be careful.

 

[billdogg]

Go after them the same way you would a majano or aiptasia anemone. My perference is for a syringe with boiling water. That method introduces no chemicals to the tank and you can actually cook them where they sit. If you can isolate them someplace on their own rock they won't spread as fast.

FYI - they can be quite toxic so be prepared for a water change or two, and in any case, avoid touching them!

 

[outssider]

I have a meteor shower that creeps close to an acan colony. I use a 2 watt laser every few weeks to burn back the meteor shower. surprisingly the fish seem to know to keep the hell away.

 

[TomToro]

Where did you buy the laser? I want to give it a try.
Thanks,
Tom

I have a meteor shower that creeps close to an acan colony. I use a 2 watt laser every few weeks to burn back the meteor shower. surprisingly the fish seem to know to keep the hell away.

 

[twon8]

Get a filefish

 

[outssider]

Where did you buy the laser? I want to give it a try.
Thanks,
Tom

I don't remember, it's been a while. If you do a search on-line you can find lots of places. It came from china and was in the $100 range. make sure that you get one that will focus and comes with protective glasses for that particular laser.

 

[TomToro]

Thanks for the good suggestions, folks. Lots of ideas to try.