Aptasia muncher that is reef safe

Willito · #1 04-08-2005, 02:08 AM

Could someone name a few fish that will consumer aptasia yet is safe to house with different corals. I don't like manual extermination mehtods of these pests.

G1GY · #2 04-08-2005, 02:36 AM

CBB and Pepermint shrimp maybe?

Ryan · #3 04-08-2005, 02:48 AM

CBB you have to be carful some will munch on tube worms and zoos

Willito · #4 04-08-2005, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

CBB you have to be carful some will munch on tube worms and zoos

Is this through your experience? How are they on SPS?

mikey_d18 · #5 04-08-2005, 03:46 AM

raccoons ...are great but same deal as the cbb.......had one....completely cleaned up the aptasia

danny zubot · #6 04-08-2005, 01:51 PM

My old CBB never ate SPS but did munch on my feather dusters. It also killed my clam. It would also pick at my LPS if the LPS was injured, but never touched the heathy polyps for some reason. I'd go with peppermint shrimp to control aptasia.

Willito · #7 04-08-2005, 01:56 PM

Up to date, I've placed 4 peppermint shrimps in the tank and not once have I seen them again. Aiptasia on the other hand are multiplying.

danny zubot · #8 04-08-2005, 02:21 PM

Well you could try a CBB, perhaps in a big enough tank the damage caused by it would be minimal.

Willito · #9 04-08-2005, 02:29 PM

with the CBB I heard it's hit and miss, they don't all eat Aiptasia. If only it was a sure thing with the CBB then I wouldn't mind risking a few zoos/feathers.

mr_alberta · #10 04-08-2005, 02:40 PM

There are some nudibranches out there that eat Aiptasia as well. Of course I would assume they starve to death once they finish them off..