Aptasia

[gclackum]

And so it begins, been watching this creature for a little over a month. And now their are two side by side. Want to get rid of them before there are more. Don't want to remove rock. Prefer a natural solution. I have a couple of Peppermints but probably too small a group to find the Aptasia eating one, so maybe if I add more.

Its a 125 gal reef.

Need some solutions Please and Thank You!
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[bcavalli]

Id grab a few more and let them go to town. Another safe option is to inject vinegar with a small syringe into its mouth with the pumps running. I've even used boiling water in a syringe. It may take several attempts.

 

[gclackum]

Ok I'll try the shrimp first, then move on to more drastic chemical warfare. How many for a 125 and I've seen a couple varieties.

 

[jennm]

How long have you had the peppermints? Sometimes it takes a minute for them to find the Aiptasia. Don't overfeed either - they'll feast on prepared foods and not need to hunt down the Aiptasia... and the Aiptasia will also catch and eat prepared foods.

Jenn

 

[gclackum]

Ok the peppermints were apparently not the solution. It was gone for a few days I guess it pulled back into the Rock. I was thinking peps 1 aphasia gone, but no cigar. It was just hiding, so I guess it chemical warfare. Just on critter that I can see but it's getting pretty big. And I want to stop it before it makes more. So quickest easiest way to knock off one pest
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[gclackum]

As a follow up it appears that the peppermints were the answer Aptasia appears to be gone. Been checking the area for about a week no sign.

 

[jbadd99]

I also used a slurry of limewater injected directly into the stalk.