aiptasia hehehe

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by rothany206, Nov 19, 2008.

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  1. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    hello i rectly found some of that dreaded aiptasia in my tank there small but there still there. well ive read some where that said to boil some water and shoot it with it.I did and it worked that thing exploded saw some pieces flying around so i hope those are dead also has ony one else tried this method
     
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  3. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I found my first one today .. It was in the sand So I just scooped it up.. There must be another though.

    That peppermint shrimp better get off his ^$%75 and start working.
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've tried that method. Didn't work for me.
     
  5. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    never with boiling water but kalk ,also never blasted to bits ,I hope the peices dont settle and grow I just push a small amount in to them. (also I have heard its not the best solution for eradication either , but hey what ever works right)
     
  6. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    yeah im hoping it dont settle some where and grow that would suck gonna go get me some peppermint shimps soon just in case