Just found aiptasia in my tank. Can I do this?

PirateLove · 02/23/2018, 10:46 PM

I only see one. I have never had aiptasia before. Can I just mix up some reef epoxy and put it over it then remove the epoxy a few day later? I am using the reef safe ocean wonders jb weld kind of stuff..

BrettDS · 02/23/2018, 11:11 PM

Covering the anemone in epoxy is a valid option, but I probably wouldn’t try to remove it later. It will eventually just get covered with algae and disappear and removing epoxy from rocks is difficult.

bnumair · 02/23/2018, 11:52 PM

if you can take the rock out of the tank and use a torch lighter and burn the infected area, then rinse well with salt or rodi water, it will get rid of aiptasia for good. if taking rock out of tank is not an option then simply plug the area with epoxy and do it quick before aiptasia has a chance to cough up and spread more around the tank. it knows when danger is approaching and it coughs up material which turns around and grow all over the tank as new baby aiptasia.

rffanat1c · 02/24/2018, 01:06 AM

I have always had luck with peppermint shrimp

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PirateLove · 02/24/2018, 07:31 AM

Thanks to everyone who responded.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnumair

if you can take the rock out of the tank and use a torch lighter and burn the infected area, then rinse well with salt or rodi water, it will get rid of aiptasia for good. if taking rock out of tank is not an option then simply plug the area with epoxy and do it quick before aiptasia has a chance to cough up and spread more around the tank. it knows when danger is approaching and it coughs up material which turns around and grow all over the tank as new baby aiptasia.

That sounds like a plan. It is on a small rock covered with some nice purple mushrooms but I think I can burn it off with a butane torch and set it back in. Never would have considered that option. Thanks!

Reefiez · 02/24/2018, 08:02 AM

if it's a small rock, i'd take a chisel to it. take out a bigger chunk than you have to, aiptasia is the worst!

Dean Ladd · 02/25/2018, 05:19 PM

All previous post are valid. That said I have never had luck with Peppermint Shrimp. The problem with covering them with epoxy is they can be attached deep down in the rock. Since most reef rock is very pores the aiptasia will usually exscape around the epoxy plug.

For me! If it is easy to get to. Cold Press or fresh squeezed Lemon Juice in a 1ml Syringe, Stab it the mouth (the aiptasia) and squirt. GONE! Most aiptasia have a tendency to try and grab the syringe needle with their tentacles since they think they are grabbing food.

Good Luck!

02/23/2018, 10:46 PM	#1
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Just found aiptasia in my tank. Can I do this? I only see one. I have never had aiptasia before. Can I just mix up some reef epoxy and put it over it then remove the epoxy a few day later? I am using the reef safe ocean wonders jb weld kind of stuff.. __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

02/23/2018, 11:52 PM	#3
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	if you can take the rock out of the tank and use a torch lighter and burn the infected area, then rinse well with salt or rodi water, it will get rid of aiptasia for good. if taking rock out of tank is not an option then simply plug the area with epoxy and do it quick before aiptasia has a chance to cough up and spread more around the tank. it knows when danger is approaching and it coughs up material which turns around and grow all over the tank as new baby aiptasia. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

02/24/2018, 08:02 AM	#6
Reefiez Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 157	if it's a small rock, i'd take a chisel to it. take out a bigger chunk than you have to, aiptasia is the worst! __________________ my reef tank is the best skimmer... of my wallet

02/25/2018, 05:19 PM	#7
Dean Ladd Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land-Of-Oz Posts: 191	All previous post are valid. That said I have never had luck with Peppermint Shrimp. The problem with covering them with epoxy is they can be attached deep down in the rock. Since most reef rock is very pores the aiptasia will usually exscape around the epoxy plug. For me! If it is easy to get to. Cold Press or fresh squeezed Lemon Juice in a 1ml Syringe, Stab it the mouth (the aiptasia) and squirt. GONE! Most aiptasia have a tendency to try and grab the syringe needle with their tentacles since they think they are grabbing food. Good Luck! __________________ Have Fun! Dean Current Tank Info: 135 gal reef (retired 04/2018 after 18 years) Upgrade to 215 gal DT mostly soft and lps

02/23/2018, 11:11 PM	#2
BrettDS Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,109	Covering the anemone in epoxy is a valid option, but I probably wouldn’t try to remove it later. It will eventually just get covered with algae and disappear and removing epoxy from rocks is difficult.

02/24/2018, 01:06 AM	#4
rffanat1c Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 693	I have always had luck with peppermint shrimp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk