LF: something to eat Aiptasia EDM

[noirsphynx]

I would personally add more than 2 and I agree with having patience. I had an aiptasia problem at one point and added 7 peppermints. After 2 weeks in the tank and still a ton of aiptasia I had just about given up on them but then they finally decided it was a tasty treat and it was eradicated within days.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by noirsphynx

I would personally add more than 2 and I agree with having patience. I had an aiptasia problem at one point and added 7 peppermints. After 2 weeks in the tank and still a ton of aiptasia I had just about given up on them but then they finally decided it was a tasty treat and it was eradicated within days.

it helps to cut off their food sources, then it forces them to hunt for anemones. they work better in packs" for sure


depending on what you have for coral a matted filefish is another great route

[SteveConn]

I have aiptasia slowly spreading too. Tried Aiptaisia X..used it correctly from what I could tell and it doesn't seem very effective.
I will try the peppermint route, but curious about the filefish.... what corals do they tend to go for? I have a lot of SPS, LPS, including a nice zoa collection. Also have a few nems I don't want eaten

[Aquattro]

I've had 5 different filefish over the last 2 years (they get into spots they shouldn't) and none have touched my SPS, button polyps or euphylia corals. Brett added one, it went right for his SPS...so, with adding one of these, you are taking a chance. IMO, a 1 in 7 chance, but still, be prepared to remove it.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I've had 5 different filefish over the last 2 years (they get into spots they shouldn't) and none have touched my SPS, button polyps or euphylia corals. Brett added one, it went right for his SPS...so, with adding one of these, you are taking a chance. IMO, a 1 in 7 chance, but still, be prepared to remove it.

absolutely they def arnt reefsafe, they tend to go for fleshy lps and fancy zoos more than anything else, but not all do as brad said ike angels its really hit or miss.

if you can borrow one off someone thats got a good one is best(i went that route once and borrowed mine to a friend for a couple weeks)

its worth a shot, def if you can remove some lps and zoas while hes doing his job.


also it has to b the matted filefish no other filefish will do the job, and alot get sold as matted filefish or aiptasia eating filefish.

this is the fish you are looking for:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...62&pcatid=2562

[SteveConn]

Great idea on borrowing one! Never thought of that. I will post an add.
Want to get at the aiptasia before it gets worse.. maybe 10 or so that I can see.
I keep trying Aiptaisia X...not convinced its very effective

[Adread]

And officially highjacked! Lol. Thanks
For the help guys. Gonna stick it out with the peppermints and keep an eye open for a healthy copper band butterfly that's eating well.

Thanks
Adam