Aiptasia

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  1. Iheartcoral

    Iheartcoral Astrea Snail

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    Help I am having a problem with aiptasia anemones any advice on the best way to kill them before they kill any of my corals? I heard peppermint shrimps will eat them
     
    Iheartcoral, Oct 2, 2013
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    This link about covers it.

    Various Ways of Eradicating Aiptasia

    There is hope, just no quick cure. Prevention of introduction is key if you're not using aiptasia predators like peppermints, nudibranchs....Good luck to you.

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    Corailline, Oct 2, 2013
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  3. PierceEye

    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    I have a Copperband that took them out...also feather dusters and Christmas tree worms but now leaves them alone and eats frozen foods but will still zap an aiptasia if one pops up
     
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  4. yvr

    yvr Skunk Shrimp

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    I've had good luck using Berghia Nudibranch. I also inject any Aptasias I see with Tropic Marin Elimi-Aiptas directly into the stalk as opposed to the mouth. I find that the product has a better kill rate when injected into the stalk.
     
    yvr, Oct 5, 2013
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