Aiptasia (sp) removal ?

RuGlu6 · #1 12-30-2008, 09:29 PM

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/tz...y+-+4+oz..html

I use two part reef epoxy to plug them in to the live rock with 100% success providing i plug in the the right spot. Sometimes they pop out beside the plug, so i apply a little more.

bignose · #2 12-30-2008, 10:29 PM

I did the lemon juice method with 100% success. Mind you I didn't have many in my tank. No trace the next morning.

reef bound · #3 12-30-2008, 10:44 PM

We have a 180g with a niger trigger in it and as long as there are places for the shrimp to hide, he should be OK. We only have one peppermint shrimp as we moved him from our RSM and we never see him in the big tank during the day- we have seen his molts, but not him. We recently bought a red LED flashlight and have now seen him running around at night so we know he's still alive. Aiptasia is totally under control. (someone mentioned that if you add your new livestock AFTER you feed your trigger they shouldn't really be bothered---but I have yet to try it. We're a little cautious about that one still.)

GTP Guy · #4 12-30-2008, 10:45 PM

excellent .. I have many in my tank .. at first like all newbies it was ... OH MY GOD ANEMONE ! now it's ... argh another one

Keri · #5 12-31-2008, 07:06 AM

I would add the p'shrimps at night, in the dark, some ppl have said they will eat zoos but I've never had any troubles.

reeferious · #6 12-31-2008, 09:11 AM

equipments needed 9 to 18 volt battery(portable power tool battery), 18 gauge 2 strand wire, 2 alligator clips to connect wire to battery terminals, toggle switch, wooden dowel or plastic tube. expose wire ends and apart one eighth inch. jab into pests and switch current on for 2 to 3 seconds. SIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZLE
took up this method from reefcentral and i electrocuted every single bleeping
pests in my tank well except for a green mojano and a brown and purple tipped one. i left this two alive since i find them somewhat pretty and knowing i can zap them if they run rampant again.

parkinsn · #7 12-31-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by reeferious

equipments needed 9 to 18 volt battery(portable power tool battery), 18 gauge 2 strand wire, 2 alligator clips to connect wire to battery terminals, toggle switch, wooden dowel or plastic tube. expose wire ends and apart one eighth inch. jab into pests and switch current on for 2 to 3 seconds. SIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZLE
took up this method from reefcentral and i electrocuted every single bleeping
pests in my tank well except for a green mojano and a brown and purple tipped one. i left this two alive since i find them somewhat pretty and knowing i can zap them if they run rampant again.

Ok so i follow you for the most part, but what is the wooden dowel or plastic tube for, you wrap the wire around it to make a "poker stick"? This will not zap your inhabitants? Do you have a link for the RC thread?

reeferious · #8 12-31-2008, 11:18 PM

fyi you strap the wire alongside the rod with wire end extending 2 inch beyond which enables you to shape wire to reach any tank area, yes even inside cave. electrical current will only flow between the eighth inch exposed wire ends which are buried inside things you want nuked. i cleansed my tank 3 days ago and i have not noticed any change to inhabitants. when i have time i will go back to reefcentral and check link.