WTB or trade for a 'Berghia Nudibranch

razzmatazz

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Any one in the area have 'Berghia Nudibranch for Aiptasia Control'?
A friend of mines friend is going to give me all their LR but it is covered with Aiptasia. Anyone have these local. I hate to spend $$ for shipping Especially how tiny they are.
 
I know you are looking for Berghia nudies, but have you ever tried Peppermint shrimp for Aiptasia control? I've read mixed feelings about the effectiveness of Peppermint shrimp, but I have personally had great success with them. I have had Peppermint shrimp die on me, and my rock, sand and other things have become infested with Aiptasia. I put a new shrimp in (usually a baby) and within 2 weeks the darned pests are gone. I know that Peppermint shrimp are a bit cheaper and easier to get, so it might be worth a shot.

I remember reading a month or so ago in the URS forum, someone had some Berghia... I can't remember who it was and the search function isn't working for me right now. Sorry I'm not really much help.
 
I did buy the Berghia and they did start out very well and with in a week cleaned off on soft ball size rock. However it seemed that either they went on strike, were eaten or just plain died, I have only seen one since I first added them( 3 nudies) 3 months ago.

However I have had tremendous luck with the addition of a Copperband, he is an aptiasia eating machine. So I do think the Nudi's would work in small environment with out big current or predators, the copperband would be my first choice. FWIW....... I tried Joe's juice, vinegar, Kalk paste and peppermint shrimp and to be honest none of them are nowhere near as effective as the copperband. To give the peppermint shrimp a fair shake....I also have a large camel shrimp and he REALLY likes peppermint shrimp for a snack.....so my peppermints really never got a chance to show there stuff. To date I have not caught that dirty little camel shrimp, but on bright note....my Mystery wrasse has nailed him on several occasions and it is only a matter of time before he is lunch...LOL The Copperband has been a model citizen in my 120 and I do have a few softies, zoos and tube worms and he pays them no attention.

Geo
 
How about the lemon juice I was told about I've never tried it but joe's juice does not work they are dead for a week y\them come back 10 fold.You find any thing let me know
 
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