Best aiptasia kills - Page 2

vegas paul · 02/08/2011, 09:55 PM

klein's butterfly cleaned my 100 in 2 weeks

paraletho · 02/09/2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

Klein's Butterflyfish is the best solution I have ever had up to this date. They will pick at fleshy LPS and nip at SPS, but other than that, they take the aiptasia out very well. They are safer than Raccoon Butterflyfish and not difficult to keep like Copperband Butterflyfish.

Kalk and other "products" tend to cause the aiptasia to spread like wildfire in my experience. Berghia are expensive and don't work well in larger tanks, they thrive in lower flow tanks that are smaller, but when the aiptasia are gone they die off. Peppermints work for smaller anemones, but they need to be kept hungry and you need a LOT of them for larger tanks. The zapper looks interesting and I was entertaining it before I got these two Klein's.

I agree with Kalk and other products. Every time I have tried that route I get an explosion of tiny babies 2-3 weeks later. How bad are your Kleins on your LPS? How long have you had them? I have some large colonies of rainbow Acans and some Weslo's and Trachy's I really don't want to risk damage. I would probably have to ban my Powder Blue to another tank cuz he is a Holy Terror on any new fish.

Nanook · 02/09/2011, 08:30 AM

I've had these Klein's for a little over a month, one in the 400 and one in the 500. I had huge aiptasia infestations and they are taking them out really fast. In my softy tank, the one Klein's totally wiped out my only acan and took the flesh off a dying brain. So, they are not good with fleshy LPS at all.

huskysglare1 · 02/09/2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Seajuice

hey husky, how much for your killer pep shrimp! Why doesn't 8 of em work in my 90! All I see is there antennas under the rocks - little bas**ds
Would a Klein be good take mates to a well est. pair of purple and sailfin tangs!?

I bought 7-8 peppermint shrimp. However, the one that's still alive looked different from the others. I am pretty sure they're all peppermint shrimps. I'll take a picture of mine for you to look at. this one is the only one that eats aiptasia. i dont' think the other even touched it.

huskysglare1 · 02/09/2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

I respectfully disagree

i respectfully disagree with your disagree.

All kidding aside, i have a 175g that was lightly infested with aiptasia. I feed my fish once a day. I only have 1 peppermint shrimp in it. He clears out ALL of my aiptasia. You really only need 1 shrimp that'll actually eats the anemone. if he's willing to eat, your tank will be cleared, but it's a hit or miss.

Try feeding your fish once a day in the afternoon. The shrimp will feed with your fish. Then, at night, when he feels hungry, he'll go out and eat. They are nocturnal creatures, so, it'll be perfect timing for them to be hungry again.

canesfan44 · 02/09/2011, 04:17 PM

Paul B's aiptasia zapper for the bigger ones and peppermint shrimp for the smaller ones. It worked great for me. Aiptasia were gone in less than 2 weeks.

digibee · 02/10/2011, 12:14 AM

Hey, I just got a small copperband butterfly.
Hopefully, this fish will help me with my aiptasia infestation.

Will get a couple of peppermint shrimp as well; when there is shipment.

mortis13 · 02/10/2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Seajuice

What about large Aptasia. will CBs take care of them? I have a 90g with a fair amount of these monsters! Bought 6 peppermints 6 weeks ago and they don't touch them. I really don't want to go in and manually remove them. I am moving the tank in about a month any suggestions how to treat the rocks while I move them?

the bigger the better, i had some monsters about 1" disc and a 4" wingspan.

Froggy · 02/10/2011, 10:48 AM

I have had horrible luck with commercial and chemical remedies. I have tried Joes Juice, Aiptasia X, Kalk solutions, saturated calcium chloride solution, boiling water etc. Every time the tank would look better for a couple of weeks and then I would notice an explosion in the aiptasia numbers tank wide.

I have a Hawkfish that does not allow me to put Pepp shrimps in my 120. I tried and I ended up feeding the Hawk a pricey meal. I then began researching fish for the aiptasia problem. I did not like the idea of a Copperband due to the difficulty in finding one that will successfully adapt to captivity. I was nearly set on adding a Klein's Butterfly and risking LPS. I was desperate. I changed my mind and decided on adding a matted brisstle tail filefish, even with similar coral picking/sampling reputations as the Kleins.

My 120 had become completely overrun with aiptasia. I have only witnessed the filefish inhale a medium aiptasia once, 3 slurps and GONE ! Looking at the tank, the aiptasia population is on a steady decline. The filefish is FAT, despite never eating food added to the tank. He is always picking pods off of the rock and seems to be eating aiptasia as well. So far no other coral picking that I can tell. No damage found and I have never seen coral picking personally. The only downside about the filefish is how timid he is. I can only observe the tank at a distance or he will hide until I am out of view. I hope he will eventually begin eating fish food added to the tank once the aiptasia are gone. The Filefish has been with me for a little over a month. Definitely not an immediate solution but there appears to be steady improvement in the reduction of aiptasia's.

Joe

Manuel Martinez · 02/10/2011, 11:11 AM

by far, copper banded butterfly, is the solution. In 45gal cube, I think it only need one week, at least that was my experience.

BowieReefer84 · 02/10/2011, 11:20 AM

Pep shrimp (if the aptasia are small), lemon juice, boiling water, cbb fish.

Goodluck

deathmatch782 · 02/10/2011, 11:28 AM

if you can take the rock out, blowtorch

headless · 02/10/2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskysglare1

I bought 7-8 peppermint shrimp. However, the one that's still alive looked different from the others. I am pretty sure they're all peppermint shrimps. I'll take a picture of mine for you to look at. this one is the only one that eats aiptasia. i dont' think the other even touched it.

You probably have a camel shrimp...they sometimes get put in with peppermints, when little...if your 'peppermint' has any white circles on it and it's more solid in color, it's a camel.

With that being said, mine is about 2.5 inches now...huge! It doesn't seem to be eating anything of value in the tank, so I let him go...others might tell you to dispose of it...I think he's cool to look at...

150mech · 02/10/2011, 09:23 PM

I have diabetes so I inject my aiptasia with calcium or just use a peppermint shrimp for the little guys

T Diddy · 02/10/2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 150mech

I have diabetes so I inject my aiptasia with calcium or just use a peppermint shrimp for the little guys

You really shouldn't share your needles

digibee · 02/10/2011, 11:48 PM

I have tried Joe Juice before;
But the aiptasia will resurface after a few days.

yvr · 02/11/2011, 07:32 AM

whenever I see any Aiptasias in my tanks, I inject TM Elimi-Aiptas directly into the stalk as opposed to into the mouth. I find that the product has a better kill rate when injected into the stalk rather than the mouth and it has worked well for me.

BowieReefer84 · 02/11/2011, 07:42 AM

Check out this link...

http://reeftools.com/news/salt-water...-electrocuter/

This tool will be on the market shortly. It is being called the "Majano Wand." The company with the rights is PS Aquatics. I am not sure what stores will be carrying it.

I heard about this tool on the local forum I belong. Here is the thread -

http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/41...0&#entry353145

Goodluck in your battle against nuisance anems.

huskysglare1 · 02/11/2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headless

You probably have a camel shrimp...they sometimes get put in with peppermints, when little...if your 'peppermint' has any white circles on it and it's more solid in color, it's a camel.

With that being said, mine is about 2.5 inches now...huge! It doesn't seem to be eating anything of value in the tank, so I let him go...others might tell you to dispose of it...I think he's cool to look at...

i don't know how people can mixed up a Camel Shrimp with a Peppermint. A camel has a huge hump on it's back. Mine were Peppermints. i am pretty sure of it.

One by one, they disappeared.

battplus · 02/11/2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sslak

Joe's Juice

+1 on this, works really good!

battplus · 02/11/2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 150mech

I have diabetes so I inject my aiptasia with calcium or just use a peppermint shrimp for the little guys

Sorry, I was going to ask, but should have read further, now it makes sense!

02/09/2011, 08:30 AM	#28
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	I've had these Klein's for a little over a month, one in the 400 and one in the 500. I had huge aiptasia infestations and they are taking them out really fast. In my softy tank, the one Klein's totally wiped out my only acan and took the flesh off a dying brain. So, they are not good with fleshy LPS at all. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

02/10/2011, 10:48 AM	#34
Froggy Reef "Hobbyist"...right!? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 2,160	I have had horrible luck with commercial and chemical remedies. I have tried Joes Juice, Aiptasia X, Kalk solutions, saturated calcium chloride solution, boiling water etc. Every time the tank would look better for a couple of weeks and then I would notice an explosion in the aiptasia numbers tank wide. I have a Hawkfish that does not allow me to put Pepp shrimps in my 120. I tried and I ended up feeding the Hawk a pricey meal. I then began researching fish for the aiptasia problem. I did not like the idea of a Copperband due to the difficulty in finding one that will successfully adapt to captivity. I was nearly set on adding a Klein's Butterfly and risking LPS. I was desperate. I changed my mind and decided on adding a matted brisstle tail filefish, even with similar coral picking/sampling reputations as the Kleins. My 120 had become completely overrun with aiptasia. I have only witnessed the filefish inhale a medium aiptasia once, 3 slurps and GONE ! Looking at the tank, the aiptasia population is on a steady decline. The filefish is FAT, despite never eating food added to the tank. He is always picking pods off of the rock and seems to be eating aiptasia as well. So far no other coral picking that I can tell. No damage found and I have never seen coral picking personally. The only downside about the filefish is how timid he is. I can only observe the tank at a distance or he will hide until I am out of view. I hope he will eventually begin eating fish food added to the tank once the aiptasia are gone. The Filefish has been with me for a little over a month. Definitely not an immediate solution but there appears to be steady improvement in the reduction of aiptasia's. Joe __________________ Hello, my name is Joe and I am a reef addict. ......Hi Joe.......... Current Tank Info: 120 gallon mixed reef with TBS live rock, 8 X 54 watt TEK T5's, Euroreef RS250 skimmer

02/11/2011, 07:32 AM	#42
yvr Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 75	whenever I see any Aiptasias in my tanks, I inject TM Elimi-Aiptas directly into the stalk as opposed to into the mouth. I find that the product has a better kill rate when injected into the stalk rather than the mouth and it has worked well for me. __________________ Best, Yvr Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, 30 gallon sump/refugium, Ecoxotic Panorama Pro LED's, My Reef Creations skimmer, Ca reactor, octopus controller, chiller. 60 gallon Mixed LPS/SPS tank with 20 gallon sump, LED's Calc reactor.

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02/08/2011, 09:55 PM	#26
vegas paul Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 2	klein's butterfly cleaned my 100 in 2 weeks

02/09/2011, 04:17 PM	#31
canesfan44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,728	Paul B's aiptasia zapper for the bigger ones and peppermint shrimp for the smaller ones. It worked great for me. Aiptasia were gone in less than 2 weeks.

02/10/2011, 12:14 AM	#32
digibee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Hey, I just got a small copperband butterfly. Hopefully, this fish will help me with my aiptasia infestation. Will get a couple of peppermint shrimp as well; when there is shipment.

02/10/2011, 11:11 AM	#35
Manuel Martinez Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 214	by far, copper banded butterfly, is the solution. In 45gal cube, I think it only need one week, at least that was my experience.

02/10/2011, 11:20 AM	#36
BowieReefer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland, 21075 Posts: 409	Pep shrimp (if the aptasia are small), lemon juice, boiling water, cbb fish. Goodluck

02/10/2011, 11:28 AM	#37
deathmatch782 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MN Posts: 151	if you can take the rock out, blowtorch

02/10/2011, 09:23 PM	#39
150mech Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Channahon Posts: 61	I have diabetes so I inject my aiptasia with calcium or just use a peppermint shrimp for the little guys

02/10/2011, 11:48 PM	#41
digibee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	I have tried Joe Juice before; But the aiptasia will resurface after a few days.

02/11/2011, 07:42 AM	#43
BowieReefer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland, 21075 Posts: 409	Check out this link... http://reeftools.com/news/salt-water...-electrocuter/ This tool will be on the market shortly. It is being called the "Majano Wand." The company with the rights is PS Aquatics. I am not sure what stores will be carrying it. I heard about this tool on the local forum I belong. Here is the thread - http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/41...0&#entry353145 Goodluck in your battle against nuisance anems.