Zoa Prediators - How to Remove?

[smaier6]

Hello,
I would like to know what is the best way to remove Zoa Spiders and Nudi Branches?

Is there a dose that can be used to remove these predators? Such as Salifert etc?

 

[tankdvr]

For the spiders (pycnogonida) the only sure fire way I've heard of getting rid of them is by picking them off one at a time. Dips and medication don't do the trick. People were investigating adding a certain type of wrasse (i can't remember the specific one unfortunately) but I think they got mixed results. I've removed 3 from my zoa's over the past month using nothing more than tweezers and a flashlight.

For the nudi's, i'm fairly certain flatworm exit will do the trick. If you aren't infested or don't want to dose the tank, you can follow the instructions in this post and dip the colonies individually.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s...threadid=451720

You can also just use a turkey baster to suck them up if you see them, it would still be a good idea to take a close look at the colony to make sure the nudi's didn't leave eggs.

 

[smaier6]

Hi tankdvr
Thanks for the information and the link you provided. When I click on the link it send me to the archives. Which archive and what year should I reveiew?

Thanks,

 

[tankdvr]

Hmm, not sure why that happened. Try this.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=451720