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![]() Hello Ive got a 75 gallon reef.
30 gallon sump. Can anyone recommend a natural remedy to aptasia? A fish that's reef friendly that will feed on frozen foods as well or perhaps a certain type of snail. I was thinking about a peppermint shrimp, however I'm concerned that it may turn into an early Easter dinner for my flame hawk. thanks Rick. |
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![]() Peppermint shrimp have mixed results. Some eat aptasia, some (like mine) ate my red acans and don't touch aptasia. Personally I use aptasia-x and have amazing results. I might have 1-2 aptasia every 3-4 months. However I have heard lots of people say it doesn't work for them. So it would be worth a shot. You can get certain fish that apparently eat them, but they generally eat other things in the tank as well. At least from what I know. Good luck.
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![]() I have just bought aptasia-x a few days ago and used it on my 30 g tank. Got rid of a majority of them so far, still need to look for the left over small ones. I am happy with the result so far.
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But once there done you got to get rid of them . ![]() |
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![]() Natural Remedy.
Syringe - Boiling/Hot water and Lemon Juice or Vinegar sprayed into the mouth. |
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![]() I use matted filefish they keep them in check and dont bother anything else. They eat anything offered so you can keep them after the infestation is gone.
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![]() aptasia-x is quick and dirty IMO.
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"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men." |
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![]() I just wiped out all most all of my aiptasia injecting them with vinegar. Just watch your ph, it may drop, but most likely if U don't use lots of vinegar u won't see any effect on the ph
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