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Old 09-18-2012, 01:12 PM
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I usually just go to town with a pair of pliers and a screwdriver. Just crush their shell at its base/midsection and drive the screwdriver into the mouth of their tube. They don't have the amazing regenerative powers of, say Aiptasia or hydroides. A few good smashing sessions will eradicate them.
The problem is they are past the point of a few, I would guess there are a few hundred now
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Do u think over feeding may be a problem
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Easily fixed with a large water change. At least 110%
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Do u think over feeding may be a problem
No if anything im on the low side of the feeding scale, I set my auto feeder and don't feed any extra.
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Did some reading

Coral banded shrimp and bumble bee snails are said to work
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That makes sense actually my son's tank has none, and he has both of those in his tank. interesting..
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bumble bees will also eat your zoas
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The problem is they are past the point of a few, I would guess there are a few hundred now
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wow thats deep....almost as deep as my tank lol.

i'd need a snorkel and mask to find them all
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