Aiptasia Killin'....

Der_Iron_Chef · #1 12-31-2007, 01:25 AM

I generally don't take joy in the killing of anything. But I knew I'd enjoy this, and had to record it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaNMkm7rFBA

P.S. First aiptasia I've ever had in my tank. Grrr. Nuked two of them tonight...I hope it worked.

Nicole8ca · #2 12-31-2007, 02:28 AM

I have to admit I have no idea what an Aiptasia is, but I DID get a good laugh out of "roomate dancing to Whitney Houston".

mark · #3 12-31-2007, 02:35 AM

Hope it works for you.

The only way I can get them so they don't come back is turn of the pumps, then feed a little kalk paste mixed with mysis juice.

pandafishowner · #4 12-31-2007, 02:37 AM

lol... sure looked like you had fun stabbing the things.

although maybe next time you ought to let Mittens attack them? I giggled at that video.

michika · #5 12-31-2007, 03:31 AM

Nice film!

fishoholic · #6 12-31-2007, 04:06 AM

Good luck with them not coming back. I remember killing off 3-4 one day and a week later there was 30-40

Good old CBB takes care of them now

banditpowdercoat · #7 12-31-2007, 04:33 AM

So, aiptsia is bad, right?

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 12-31-2007, 04:36 AM

In most applications, yes. Some people use them in sumps as part of a benthic zone, for filtration....yada yada yada.

But generally speaking, yes--bad.

DanG · #9 12-31-2007, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

So, aiptsia is bad, right?

They can be, they can spread and give a nasty sting to other corals or fish that get too close, but they are also a beneficial filter feeder.