Aptasia - but only in the overflow and some in the refugiuam

gscottnelson · 02/11/2012, 10:20 AM

I have a 125 gallon - 72" tank that has been up for over a couple years.

I have not Aptasia in the main display, but I am starting to see a lot in the built in overflows.

My question is - is it a problem to have that much there, as long as it doesn't spread? Or could it be causing something else?

If I need to get rid of it - what is the best way? Peppermint shrimp in the overflows? or drop by drop on top of the aphasia - I'll never get it all this way I'm afraid.

Thanks and let me know!!
Scott

SecretiveFish · 02/11/2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gscottnelson

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My question is - is it a problem to have that much there, as long as it doesn't spread? Or could it be causing something else? ..

I do not think it is a problem to have them in there, however, they WILL spread to your display unless you have something in there that is eating them (like peppermint shrimp or a matted filefish). I do not think that is that big of a deal, others may argue. Once a month I use some aiptasia-X in all of my tanks killing the few I find. As long as I stay on top of it, I have not had outbreaks or anything. Just the occassional aiptasia.

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Originally Posted by gscottnelson

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If I need to get rid of it - what is the best way? Peppermint shrimp in the overflows? or drop by drop on top of the aphasia - I'll never get it all this way I'm afraid.

Sorry, I have never fully eradicated aiptasia so have no idea. By my thoughts, you could manually clean out the overflows, but there are probably some aiptasia larva swimming around your system so they will eventually get back in there.... Hopefully someone else can fill you in if this is the route you want to go. I just manage what I see in the display and sump.

reef0225 · 02/11/2012, 10:58 AM

Aiptasia can spread very fast, if it were me I would try to rectify the problem. Peppermint shrimp work very well but probably not in the overflows. Joes Juice or Aiptasia X would be your best bet.

Mariebaby21 · 02/11/2012, 08:06 PM

I had an enormous problem with those. I bought two berghia nudibranchs and they wiped my tank clean in about 8 weeks. it was amazing and I haven't had a single one come back since. Eventually they will spread to your display. Getting a couple of those guys will be well worth it!

Eric the half-bee · 02/11/2012, 08:10 PM

My tank is littered with these eyesores. Deal harshly and quickly with them as they will spread rapidly and in spots you dont see or cannot get to easily.

Playa-1 · 02/11/2012, 08:35 PM

I always have a couple somewhere in the system. I usually don't mess with them unless they are an eyesore in the DT. Then I will inject them with lemon juice during a tank maintenance session. A lil lemon juice every couple of months keeps them in check. Not a big deal.

T Diddy · 02/11/2012, 08:52 PM

I would think that someone in your display eats them already...they are in the overflows and refugium? Either you haven't noticed the aiptasia in the display yet, or someone's eating them.

want2reef · 02/11/2012, 09:14 PM

I just hit them with kalk when I see them.

02/11/2012, 10:20 AM	#1
gscottnelson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 82	Aptasia - but only in the overflow and some in the refugiuam I have a 125 gallon - 72" tank that has been up for over a couple years. I have not Aptasia in the main display, but I am starting to see a lot in the built in overflows. My question is - is it a problem to have that much there, as long as it doesn't spread? Or could it be causing something else? If I need to get rid of it - what is the best way? Peppermint shrimp in the overflows? or drop by drop on top of the aphasia - I'll never get it all this way I'm afraid. Thanks and let me know!! Scott

02/11/2012, 08:06 PM	#4
Mariebaby21 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: long beach, ca Posts: 105	I had an enormous problem with those. I bought two berghia nudibranchs and they wiped my tank clean in about 8 weeks. it was amazing and I haven't had a single one come back since. Eventually they will spread to your display. Getting a couple of those guys will be well worth it! __________________ Jules Current Tank Info: 80g fish only

02/11/2012, 08:10 PM	#5
Eric the half-bee Passer of gasses Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 837	My tank is littered with these eyesores. Deal harshly and quickly with them as they will spread rapidly and in spots you dont see or cannot get to easily. __________________ MOLON LABE - King Leonidas I A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have. – Barry Goldwater Current Tank Info: Semi agressive reef-400 gal.-8 tangs,2 rabbit fish,zebra moray,blue ribbon eel,Janss' pipe,pair bangaiis,wrasse,tomato clown,maroon clown

02/11/2012, 08:52 PM	#7
T Diddy Slayer of Mice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,338	I would think that someone in your display eats them already...they are in the overflows and refugium? Either you haven't noticed the aiptasia in the display yet, or someone's eating them. __________________ America's best are not in America. Current Tank Info: 140 Gallon DSA in-wall, foam/rock wall, DIY LED, 40g sump, Precision Marine Skimmer, 100 gallon refugium, NO3, PO4,NH3/4 undetectable, Mg, Ca, KH...eeehhhhhh?

02/11/2012, 09:14 PM	#8
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	I just hit them with kalk when I see them. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

02/11/2012, 10:58 AM	#3
reef0225 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 30	Aiptasia can spread very fast, if it were me I would try to rectify the problem. Peppermint shrimp work very well but probably not in the overflows. Joes Juice or Aiptasia X would be your best bet.

02/11/2012, 08:35 PM	#6
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I always have a couple somewhere in the system. I usually don't mess with them unless they are an eyesore in the DT. Then I will inject them with lemon juice during a tank maintenance session. A lil lemon juice every couple of months keeps them in check. Not a big deal.