Aptasia

[Cranky When Wet]

OK everyone, I'm too chicken to add any "chemicals" or biocides/solutions to my Nanos because it's soh easy to wipe out whole, tiny bio systems....

I've had 100% aipatasia kills with the use of the right kind of Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni). Peppermint shrimp of this type can be found at Big Al's (hint: I ask Ryan to test them before purchase) and they slaughter these anemones like maniacs.... However, once they get too large (aiptasia) it's a bit much for the shrimp.

I'd like to share this link with all the new salters onboard because it's the best resource tool I've ever found with participants/writers/authors like Anthony Calfo and Bob Fenner!

It's got everything you ever want to know of a saltwater nature!!!! READ, and read some more....
Aiptasia, My Least Favorite Anemones in Captive Systems
/The Conscientious Reef Aquarist Bob Fenner

Link:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...a/aiptasia.htm

I know this article will answer many, many questions about methods of destroying these little creeps.

Best regards, Bunny

[Coleus]

Another interesting way to kill aptasia

http://www.reefscapes.net/articles/b...a_control.html

[The Grizz]

I just received my Apitasia Zapper this week and I must say I love this thing, also have a Matted File fish that seems to have taken care of slot of the ones I can see put not reach.