What's the best thing for aptashia?

[90galreefnut]

My buddy I believe has more aptashia than coral? What's the best thing he can do? He's done the joes juice and the aptashia-x and made it worse.. He also has a few peppermint shrimp that he just added.. What else would be better to add

 

[chaderic26]

A copperband butterfly might be appropriate if his tank is big enough to house it. Definitely would make short work of the aptasia.

 

[luvabunny]

My file fish has done a number on my small aptasia. I've noticed he's a little slower about getting the larger sized ones tho, altho they do seem to be disappearing.

 

[90galreefnut]

He has alot of zoas.. Will a copper band be ok?

 

[iamwrasseman]

yes the CBB will usually leave them alone and if you get one that survives they will make quick work on eradicating the aptasia . i have one that i move into whichever tank has some and he really is a workhorse as far as aptasia goes . they are somewhat difficult to keep but if you get a healthy one your gonna love him for sure .

 

[90galreefnut]

Anyone know where he can get one here in the city?

 

[madkat]

Steve's had one last Tuesday when I went in there

 

[90galreefnut]

Ok I will tell him to call over there real quick and see..

 

[lauremf2002]

Turkey baster or syringe for delicate areas filled with boiling ro/di water. Just squirt it in there face and ixnay aiptasia and no chemicals!

 

[Mylilreef]

thats actually my preffered method. work well on mojanos too. plus it gives me a strange thrill stabbing the little suckers and watching them almost melt away in front of my eyes!:blown:

 

[90galreefnut]

I will try that tomorrow night to see how that works? He's got some close to zoas.. Can he still do that? Iam guessing not?