glass anemone help

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  1. msk454

    msk454 Astrea Snail

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    hello everyone,
    i have some glass anemones in my tank.
    someone told me a copperband would eat them
    all up. is this true? if not how do i kill them?
    hope someone can help me with this.
    thanks mark
     
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  3. karlas

    karlas Fire Goby

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    i used kalkwasser mixed with enough water to make a paste took a syrenge and shot it in the mouth it dissolves them from the inside out. they are aggressive eaters but if you miss they may retreat inside the rock but this is the best way i found to get rid of them. do not cut or scrape it off the rock even the slightest piece of one left behind can creat a new one or several new ones
     
  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I've always used peppermint shrimp to keep the anemones in check.
     
  5. msk454

    msk454 Astrea Snail

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    thanks for the help, i will try it .
     
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    murm333 Plankton

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  7. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    is there anyway that you can just cover it with sand...im not sure if thats 100% but..i would assume u can starve the little devils?