Stupid aptasia

globaldesigns · #1 04-25-2010, 10:52 PM

I use Kalk paste and a syringe. The kalk won't disrupt your aquarium, but you can easily get the Kalk paste on and in the aptasia and usually kill it in one dose. It works well for me. You can get the syringes at your local drug store like Shoppers.

saltwaterseahorses · #2 04-25-2010, 11:06 PM

Thxss soooooooooooooo much also i have joesjuice and it says it controls aiptasia and majano! It looks like a cream, also i finaally frigin see my aptasia i should torture it once i get it!!! Joking i wouldnt do that i will just flush it

Milad · #3 04-25-2010, 11:28 PM

from my research (which is limited) mechincally removing aptasia (e.g. with a tweezers) is bad idea. It replicated. Slap some lemon juice in a syringe and kill the bugger.

saltwaterseahorses · #4 04-26-2010, 12:06 AM

oops i already flushed it also it was living in the sand i dont think it will spread now and i have the stuff called joe'sjuice and it kills majano and aiptasia so couldnt i just put that in? its like a cream!

intarsiabox · #5 04-26-2010, 12:11 AM

Joe's Juice works fine (I think it's just kalk paste so you could also make your own) for the visible ones. I would consider a couple of peppermint shrimp for your tank. They will eat all the one you can't see. I had a big problem when I first started and was using Joe's Juice for months but they kept coming back. After I put the shrimp in I haven't seen an aiptasia in 2 years.

saltwaterseahorses · #6 04-26-2010, 12:28 AM

mk, also im getting seahorses soon thats why im not sure bout the shrimp because i dont know bout them with the seahorses but i will research then reply! lol

TheKid · #7 04-26-2010, 12:49 AM

I like joes juice but rather then using the crappy syregine that comes with it I use a needle and I find it works alot better!

Madreefer · #8 04-26-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by saltwaterseahorses

mk, also im getting seahorses soon thats why im not sure bout the shrimp because i dont know bout them with the seahorses but i will research then reply! lol

I have one single peppermint shrimp with my seahorse. Has never bothered her. I have the shrimp in there to take care of any aptasia that may pop up. In my opinion aptasia will do more harm than a peppermint shrimp. What are you going to be running for a system for your seahorse tank? As in for tank size and height? Are you going to be able to meet their needs for them to survive more than a couple of months?