Aiptasia plagues... - Page 3

lcstorc · 10-08-2009, 03:50 PM

That is what I was afraid of. I had some lettuce nudibrach that managed to stick around a while but then they became snacks. No way of catching the wrasses. They eat the peppermints as well so I guess I am stuck (Some are in places that cannot be reached.)

Jess · 10-08-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAKEJOHN

the six line or any wrasse is likely to eat the nudi's. Thats why I have not gotten any yet. I just cant see dropping $150 to watch my sixline have a few good meals and nothing get done about the aptasia. I tried joes juice and it dint work fro crap. They would appear to die, then a couple days later there was still half an anenome and a few more also (i think it made my problem worse). I am gonna try to inject them with lemon or lime juice and see how that works.

I've had my 6line for several months now as well as the Berghias which I still see around... luck of the draw I guess. Probably only a matter of time though.

IMHO, the whole injecting method has the same results no matter if its lemon juice/Joe's Juice/Aiptasia X, etc. It just makes things worse. But that's just my experience so far..

Jess · 10-08-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAKEJOHN

the six line or any wrasse is likely to eat the nudi's. Thats why I have not gotten any yet. I just cant see dropping $150 to watch my sixline have a few good meals and nothing get done about the aptasia. I tried joes juice and it dint work fro crap. They would appear to die, then a couple days later there was still half an anenome and a few more also (i think it made my problem worse). I am gonna try to inject them with lemon or lime juice and see how that works.

I've had my 6line for several months now as well as the Berghias which I still see around... luck of the draw I guess. Probably only a matter of time though.

IMHO, the whole injecting method has the same results no matter if its lemon juice/Joe's Juice/Aiptasia X, etc. It just makes things worse. But that's just my experience so far..

dlcorliss · 10-08-2009, 06:29 PM

I had great results with Joe's Juice

Randallstarz · 10-08-2009, 10:04 PM

aptasia x worked well in my tank when my live rock was infested after i got the large ones under control i put some peppermint shrimp in there they always seemed to leave a few but never let them get out of hand again smart little guys they were just making sure they had future meals i guess.

isoterix · 10-09-2009, 01:35 PM

I had aiptasia starting to grow in my tank. I purchased two peppermint shrimp and within two days it was gone. And no sign of it!

cheeks69 · 10-09-2009, 07:35 PM

I've been successful using the Peppermint shrimp but if the problem has turned into a plague then the issue is water quality as they will multiply quickly if there's excessive dissolved organics. Are you using a skimmer and if so which model ?

jnohs · 10-28-2009, 02:05 PM

i GOT RID OF MY APTASIA BY STOPING FEEDING.

reef dummy · 10-28-2009, 02:13 PM

I just bought a CBB and it has done wonders on my small aptasia, still have a couple big suckers to get rid of.

Jess · 10-28-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jnohs

i GOT RID OF MY APTASIA BY STOPING FEEDING.

Too bad most people can't just stop feeding.....our little "children" need to eat!

Jess · 10-28-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by reef dummy

I just bought a CBB and it has done wonders on my small aptasia, still have a couple big suckers to get rid of.

Whats a CBB

reef dummy · 10-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Sorry, Copper banded butterfly

jkburton1s · 11-12-2009, 10:20 PM

well the other day i found my first. i used lime and water, shot him with it and the next thing you know, POW!! he explodes , no crap, it was koolll!!!!

View Poll Results: Proven Anti-aiptasia solutions...
Anti-aitpasia chems (AiptasiaX, Joe's Juice & others)	27	40.30%
Butterfly fish (Chelmon Rostratus)	7	10.45%
Bristle-tail/File-fish (Acreichthys Tormentosus)	0	0%
Peppermint shrimps (Lysmata Wundermanii/Lysmata Seticaudata [Mediterranean cousin])	32	47.76%
Other (please post your other proven solution)	10	14.93%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2009, 03:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aiptasia plagues... That is what I was afraid of. I had some lettuce nudibrach that managed to stick around a while but then they became snacks. No way of catching the wrasses. They eat the peppermints as well so I guess I am stuck (Some are in places that cannot be reached.) __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

10-08-2009, 06:29 PM	#34 (permalink)
dlcorliss Bryozoan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 41 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... I had great results with Joe's Juice __________________ DC in Dallas Nobody care’s how much you know until they know how much you care! 75 Gallon Reef 90 lbs. Live Rock 100 lbs. Live Sand T5 Retro Fit Ice Cap AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer Koralia 4 Eheim Canister Filter

10-08-2009, 10:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
Randallstarz Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... aptasia x worked well in my tank when my live rock was infested after i got the large ones under control i put some peppermint shrimp in there they always seemed to leave a few but never let them get out of hand again smart little guys they were just making sure they had future meals i guess.

10-09-2009, 01:35 PM	#36 (permalink)
isoterix Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississauga, ON. Canada Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aiptasia plagues... I had aiptasia starting to grow in my tank. I purchased two peppermint shrimp and within two days it was gone. And no sign of it!

10-09-2009, 07:35 PM	#37 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... I've been successful using the Peppermint shrimp but if the problem has turned into a plague then the issue is water quality as they will multiply quickly if there's excessive dissolved organics. Are you using a skimmer and if so which model ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

10-28-2009, 02:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
jnohs Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: copiague long island Posts: 699 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aiptasia plagues... i GOT RID OF MY APTASIA BY STOPING FEEDING. __________________ GO SLOW

10-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#39 (permalink)
reef dummy Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 439 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... I just bought a CBB and it has done wonders on my small aptasia, still have a couple big suckers to get rid of.

10-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#42 (permalink)
reef dummy Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 439 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... Sorry, Copper banded butterfly

11-12-2009, 10:20 PM	#43 (permalink)
jkburton1s Serpent Star Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aiptasia plagues... well the other day i found my first. i used lime and water, shot him with it and the next thing you know, POW!! he explodes , no crap, it was koolll!!!! __________________ 75 reef with 40 breeder sump 2x250 14k icecap ballast/coralvue , 4x54 watt 420nm t5's 125 lbs live rock, 100 lbs live aragonite. rio hf 32, 2-seio 1000's, 2-mj1200s timed. aquaC ev-180 , softied, zoos, leather, lps. flame angel,diamond goby, damsels,kole tang and naso. set up in mar09 180, 75, and 40 not yet set up. but i got all the goods , just not the time.

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