Killing Aiptasia during cycle

pazzo40 · 10/22/2009, 02:55 PM

I've just added 23 LBS of "cured" rock to my 28G cube and I have a few aiptasias on the main rock. I call it the main rock because it is my biggest piece. I just put the rock in on 10/17, LFS said to come back on 10/20 for some hermit crabs but I’m going to give it another week or two. I've tested my tank and I’m reading 0's on ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

Yesterday was really the first time i had my lights on for about 7 hours and when i came home I found some feather dusters and coco worms which was nice however I spotted about 3 to 4 small aiptasias. What would be the best course of action to take? I do not have anything in the tank except the rock and sand. I did not plan on adding anything until at least one to two weeks from 10/17. The time I started up I used "cured" rock and did not really have a cycle, I waited about 1 week to add a CUC and everything worked out just fine. What would you recommend to do? Should I add a peppermint shrimp? Should I use some form of aiptasia killing chemical?

Frogmanx82 · 10/22/2009, 03:08 PM

For just 3 or 4 aiptasia you could just use the lemon juice method. Get a needle from the drug store and just squirt the lemon juice on them.

AiptasiaX is the best chemical you can buy, but homemade solutions like lemon juice, boiling water, and kalkwasser paste have had success.

NYG 010 · 10/22/2009, 03:11 PM

I agree with Frogman, however I had the same problem(kinda) I had Majamos instead during my cycle and freaked out! Aiptasia X does the job with ease.

loosecannon · 10/22/2009, 03:14 PM

+1 with frogman. you can put 2 or more pep`s in there too. For any you may have mist.

pazzo40 · 10/22/2009, 03:19 PM

Is there a specific type of syringe I need to purchase to use for this? Or would AiptasiaX include something like this?

NYG 010 · 10/22/2009, 03:22 PM

Aiptasia X will come with everything you need it comes with 2 types of syringes one hooked and one straight so its easier to apply. It worked really well. Just make sure to turn off your returns and filters

loosecannon · 10/22/2009, 03:22 PM

I git the bigest one they have.

pazzo40 · 10/22/2009, 03:26 PM

I'm assuming this is something i should take care of ASAP so I should get on this as quick as possible but a few days shouldn't hurt right? I want to see if a LFS has AiptasiaX because I do not want to have to order it.

NYG 010 · 10/22/2009, 03:28 PM

It all depends on how quick the Aiptasia reproduce in your specific tank (sometimes it can happend over night where you might see a lot more, or sometimes you might be lucky) However, I think youll be alright! Dont stress it

pazzo40 · 10/22/2009, 03:30 PM

Awesome, thanks so much for all your help!

10/22/2009, 02:55 PM	#1
pazzo40 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	Killing Aiptasia during cycle I've just added 23 LBS of "cured" rock to my 28G cube and I have a few aiptasias on the main rock. I call it the main rock because it is my biggest piece. I just put the rock in on 10/17, LFS said to come back on 10/20 for some hermit crabs but I’m going to give it another week or two. I've tested my tank and I’m reading 0's on ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Yesterday was really the first time i had my lights on for about 7 hours and when i came home I found some feather dusters and coco worms which was nice however I spotted about 3 to 4 small aiptasias. What would be the best course of action to take? I do not have anything in the tank except the rock and sand. I did not plan on adding anything until at least one to two weeks from 10/17. The time I started up I used "cured" rock and did not really have a cycle, I waited about 1 week to add a CUC and everything worked out just fine. What would you recommend to do? Should I add a peppermint shrimp? Should I use some form of aiptasia killing chemical?

10/22/2009, 03:08 PM	#2
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	For just 3 or 4 aiptasia you could just use the lemon juice method. Get a needle from the drug store and just squirt the lemon juice on them. AiptasiaX is the best chemical you can buy, but homemade solutions like lemon juice, boiling water, and kalkwasser paste have had success. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

10/22/2009, 03:11 PM	#3
NYG 010 The man, The Legend Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 200	I agree with Frogman, however I had the same problem(kinda) I had Majamos instead during my cycle and freaked out! Aiptasia X does the job with ease. __________________ -NYG Current Tank Info: 30 gallon - Coralife 150 W Halide (soon to be reef tank) Currently: Aquaclear 70, Aquaclear 20, Aqueon 10 Quiet Flow, Live Stock: 1 Black baby Ocellaris. 1 Regular Ocellaris

10/22/2009, 03:14 PM	#4
loosecannon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: port kent Posts: 1,292	+1 with frogman. you can put 2 or more pep`s in there too. For any you may have mist. __________________ I like getting WET! Current Tank Info: 44gal. 40 gal. 75 gal. 30gal. and working on a 75gal. rigt

10/22/2009, 03:22 PM	#6
NYG 010 The man, The Legend Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 200	Aiptasia X will come with everything you need it comes with 2 types of syringes one hooked and one straight so its easier to apply. It worked really well. Just make sure to turn off your returns and filters __________________ -NYG Current Tank Info: 30 gallon - Coralife 150 W Halide (soon to be reef tank) Currently: Aquaclear 70, Aquaclear 20, Aqueon 10 Quiet Flow, Live Stock: 1 Black baby Ocellaris. 1 Regular Ocellaris

10/22/2009, 03:19 PM	#5
pazzo40 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	Is there a specific type of syringe I need to purchase to use for this? Or would AiptasiaX include something like this?

10/22/2009, 03:22 PM	#7
loosecannon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: port kent Posts: 1,292	I git the bigest one they have. __________________ I like getting WET! Current Tank Info: 44gal. 40 gal. 75 gal. 30gal. and working on a 75gal. rigt

10/22/2009, 03:26 PM	#8
pazzo40 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	I'm assuming this is something i should take care of ASAP so I should get on this as quick as possible but a few days shouldn't hurt right? I want to see if a LFS has AiptasiaX because I do not want to have to order it.

10/22/2009, 03:28 PM	#9
NYG 010 The man, The Legend Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 200	It all depends on how quick the Aiptasia reproduce in your specific tank (sometimes it can happend over night where you might see a lot more, or sometimes you might be lucky) However, I think youll be alright! Dont stress it __________________ -NYG Current Tank Info: 30 gallon - Coralife 150 W Halide (soon to be reef tank) Currently: Aquaclear 70, Aquaclear 20, Aqueon 10 Quiet Flow, Live Stock: 1 Black baby Ocellaris. 1 Regular Ocellaris

10/22/2009, 03:30 PM	#10
pazzo40 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	Awesome, thanks so much for all your help!