Just found one tiny little Aptasia on my Zoa rock. Whats the best way to go about it?

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  1. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I just found one little aptasia in the middle of a zoa rock I have. It's not a new piece but a piece that I have had for a while. Its just a tiny little one.

    What is the best way I can get rid of it so not to spread it or harm the zoas?
     
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  3. hddoutside

    hddoutside Fire Shrimp

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    joes juice may work
     
  4. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    for 1 small one, as hd said, joes juice or aiptasia -x. or if you could pull the rock out, extricate it that way.

    sorry missed the part where its in the middle of zoas. if you do use joes or aip, try your hardest not to get any of it on the zoas. wil lkill what it hits of them.
     
  5. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Do I just pour it into the tank? Is that how it works?
     
  6. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    no, its injected into the mouth of the aip, and also on its disc
     
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    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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    dont peppermints eat aiptasia? get some of them
     
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  9. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I know this may sound lame but I hate those shrimp so I would rather not have them.

    Does the juice come with the needle? I don't know how I am going to get one lol I dont want to walk into a pharmacy and get one and be black listed as a heroine addict.
     
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    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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    im not much of a fan either

    lmao - i hope to not be labeled as such either if i have to get a syringe for this type of application
     
  11. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    lol, yea they come with a syringe. no sharp needle , so no need to worry about your fda,fbi,cia or nea breaking down your door. lol., its all in the package with directions.
     
  12. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Is this best to be ordered online? If so where is the best place?

    Thanks to all, I'm hoping not to get my door knocked down by FBI agents anytime soon!