aiptasia and hot water

doch · #1 02-05-2006, 08:01 PM

When I tried the hot water method, I blasted them repeatedly with it (not injected) and they just seemed to spread. Joe's juice works WAY better IMO.

Deathstar · #2 02-06-2006, 04:40 AM

I had one of those things I picked up two Peppermint shrimps and they took care of it in a week.

mark · #3 02-06-2006, 06:02 AM

Well, the hot water method is not working for me, even injecting directly and giving more than 5cc of boiling water. Did a bunch yesterday and when I checked them tonight, they're out and react to touch though maybe a little slower.

Tried the vinegar, see if that works.

Quagmire · #4 02-06-2006, 11:32 PM

I shot mine with Kalc paste,dead instantly.But Ive noticed no-one has sugested this method yet.Has it become unacceptable these days,due to the possible PH fluctuation?

mark · #5 02-10-2006, 04:59 AM

Yep, vinegar works.

Ruth · #6 02-10-2006, 09:58 AM

I believe that Joe's Juice is basically a kalk paste and although I have never used it I have heard that it works just fine.

danny zubot · #7 02-10-2006, 03:29 PM

Using the hot water method only works with a larger volume of water. I use a turkey baster, and boiling water from a kettle. 100% success rate, plus they work better at sucking up the remains.

golden69_ca · #8 02-11-2006, 06:23 AM

ph up from a hydroponic store i have found to be the ultimate for me

dirtyreefer · #9 02-10-2006, 03:34 PM

I use the kalk paste too, as long as it's not too much (e.g. using a couple teaspoons in a small tank etc), it doesn't have any detrimental effects.

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Originally Posted by Quagmire

I shot mine with Kalc paste,dead instantly.But Ive noticed no-one has sugested this method yet.Has it become unacceptable these days,due to the possible PH fluctuation?

lil_clownfish13 · #10 02-10-2006, 04:06 PM

i used a syringe and blasted them with boiling water and sucked them back up-- havent seen any since... haha anyone tried boiling vinegar??