Glutton for punishment

[Dearth]

The ice did the trick took about 4 minutes but it let go I cleaned it up gave it a quick vinegar and salt water dip and then put in my tank it attached right away to rock but now has since moved and haven't found it yet I am hoping its just looking for a new spot to call home

[Borderjumper]

Why a vinegar dip?

[Dearth]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

Why a vinegar dip?

About half the forums and books I've read have said to do either a full vinegar or a salt water/vinegar dip so I didn't argue I am more than willing to learn if there is a different method that many of you use


And I put the rock I the anemone off of in fresh water and got lots of critters out of it most were harmless but got some red feathery worms out of it too at last count got 9 worms all about an inch long

[Madreefer]

I'd maybe stick to this site for help or info. And maybe get some new books. I've never heard of a vinegar dip nor a saltwater dip. If you get wrong info from somebody on this site there's usually a bunch that will quickly steer you in the right direction. Good luck with your anemone

[whatcaneyedo]

Did these forums or books that you've read say why you should treat the anemone in an acidic saltwater solution? Is there some sort of microscopic parasite that it treats for?

If you're planning on re using the rock I'd recommend drying it out completely before placing it in your tank. Aptasia is very hardy and will probably survive a short freshwater dip.

[Dearth]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

Did these forums or books that you've read say why you should treat the anemone in an acidic saltwater solution? Is there some sort of microscopic parasite that it treats for?

If you're planning on re using the rock I'd recommend drying it out completely before placing it in your tank. Aptasia is very hardy and will probably survive a short freshwater dip.

The prevailing theme for what I had read on other forums was to make any parasites drop off as the acidic dip would shock them into releasing

As to the rock it is sitting in fresh water for a few days then will get a thorough drying before being introduced into the tank

[Borderjumper]

I've never heard of dipping anemones in a vinegar bath.. Doesn't sound right to me. People use vinegar to kill Aptasia, which is a kind of anemone.

[whatcaneyedo]

But what parasites? Porcelain crabs and sexy shrimp? Did they neglect to name anything? That sounds like really bad advice to me. Anemones can be pretty hardy and long lived in captivity once settled into a mature and stable environment (my sebae turns 9 next year). Most deaths happen early on from collection and shipping stresses (and later on from powerhead and pump intakes). All invertebrates are very sensitive to sudden changes in pH, temperature and salinity. Its best not to push their limits without a really good reason.

I too have used vinegar, lemon juice, calcium hydroxide and boiling water to kill anemones (aptasia).

What was the name of the book?

[Dearth]

I had 2 books both borrowed one dealt with fish and touched on corals

The other dealt specifically with corals and i dont remember exact name but started with "Coral reefs (something something)joy" but I do remember it was printed in 1997 and the person who Lent it too me no longer lives in town(moved to Texas). The book dealt a great deal with parasites on corals and anenome and ways to eradicate them and spoke great deal about ways to use vinegar to remove and destroy parasites