Aptasia starting to spread

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  1. JohnSt22

    JohnSt22 Plankton

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    I have noticed some aptasia starting to grow but when i try to place a peppermint shrimp into my tank, it usually dies within a week. I have a six line wrasse and i think that is what is killing them. Is there any other way to kill aptasia besides peppermint shrimp?
     
    JohnSt22, Jul 18, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    If nothing is working i would try to take the rock out and either inject the bugger with lemon juice or cut it off and put epoxy over it.
     
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  3. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    joe's juice or any powered calcium mixed into a paste can be used
     
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  4. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    joe's juice worked wonders for me also. I refilled it with kent calcium and r/o water and it does exactly the same.
     
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