Kill aptasia with a laser.

jimboslice · 12/15/2008, 07:34 AM

I was looking around Youtube and saw some guys burning things with the newer green laser pointers. The lasers are slightly modified, some as easy as removing the filter in the cap. For some reason when I saw it, aptasia popped into my head. I wonder if you can burn this stuff with the pinpoint accuracy of a laser? The water would most likely ruin the hole thing, and just cool the laser, but maybe not. I for sure wouldn't aim the laser threw my plexi glass, it would for sure burn it. Probably would not aim it threw regular glass either, don't want some sort of thermal shock. Anyone have an already modified burning laser? Probably not lol

That would be great if you could just point your laser at them for a minute, and they would just die. Someone try this lol. I only have the cheep red laser.

Juruense · 12/15/2008, 07:46 AM

Well, the green lasers are VERY dangerous to the retina. The modified ones EVEN more so.

And you are proposing shining it against a reflective surface?

I see a guide dog in your future...

Seriously though, do not do this. Those green lasers are very dangerous and you MUST wear eye protection at all times when using them.

H@rry · 12/15/2008, 07:47 AM

I saw a Utube video last week with step by step instuctions for converting a pocket pen flashlight to a laser burner with the laser from a DVD. I kinda wondered if it was for real though. At any rate, I wouldn't shine it on glass or acrylic. I really doubt if it would work well through water.

michaeldaly · 12/15/2008, 08:33 AM

The water would caus the light to defract. Also I think the water would have too much of a cooling effect to get the aptasia hot enogh to kill it but you could try.

As for the danger of the laser light all you need to do is wear either blue or red glasses.

crvz · 12/15/2008, 09:15 AM

I don't think the water would refract the light enough, but it's thermal coefficient would ruin any hopes of killing aiptasia with heat. If you want to cook them, pull the rock out of the tank and fire up the blow torch. I've done that in the past.

VivaBorg · 12/15/2008, 09:19 AM

I was thinking the whole time reading your title, WOW how cool would this be if it works........bummer

Megabite · 12/15/2008, 10:22 AM

I can see it now..... LOL

kernyboy · 12/15/2008, 11:04 AM

set laser to stun....:::zap::: coral fish and chips everywhere! ARGH..I"M BLIND!

seapug · 12/15/2008, 12:42 PM

or perhaps it will result in supercharged Green Laser Aptasia that can breathe air and escape from the tank at night to kill you while you sleep.

Kalk paste works well enough for me.

Nuuze · 12/15/2008, 01:05 PM

I tried it with a 75mW green laser without any success.
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/E...ries-54-3.html

I did it in water and even took the rock out. Remember to wear your googles if you do try. Because once the beam hits water it can bounce and become dangerous.

kernyboy · 12/15/2008, 01:23 PM

or how bout this...why not just use lemon juice like normal people? lol just a thought

jtrasap · 12/15/2008, 10:33 PM

We could throw sharks into this mix and get sharks with fricking laserbeams on their heads

12/15/2008, 07:34 AM	#1
jimboslice Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 157	Kill aptasia with a laser. I was looking around Youtube and saw some guys burning things with the newer green laser pointers. The lasers are slightly modified, some as easy as removing the filter in the cap. For some reason when I saw it, aptasia popped into my head. I wonder if you can burn this stuff with the pinpoint accuracy of a laser? The water would most likely ruin the hole thing, and just cool the laser, but maybe not. I for sure wouldn't aim the laser threw my plexi glass, it would for sure burn it. Probably would not aim it threw regular glass either, don't want some sort of thermal shock. Anyone have an already modified burning laser? Probably not lol That would be great if you could just point your laser at them for a minute, and they would just die. Someone try this lol. I only have the cheep red laser. __________________ 20gallon high Nova Sundial 4x24w T5 Sumpless Skimmerless 60x's Turnover Fluval 205 Canister (stock media 30lbs live rock 20lbs live sand Current Tank Info: 20 Nano

12/15/2008, 09:15 AM	#5
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	I don't think the water would refract the light enough, but it's thermal coefficient would ruin any hopes of killing aiptasia with heat. If you want to cook them, pull the rock out of the tank and fire up the blow torch. I've done that in the past. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

12/15/2008, 12:42 PM	#9
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	or perhaps it will result in supercharged Green Laser Aptasia that can breathe air and escape from the tank at night to kill you while you sleep. Kalk paste works well enough for me. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

12/15/2008, 10:33 PM	#12
jtrasap Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Elmo, Illinois Posts: 2,361	We could throw sharks into this mix and get sharks with fricking laserbeams on their heads __________________ Jason Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

12/15/2008, 07:46 AM	#2
Juruense Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,138	Well, the green lasers are VERY dangerous to the retina. The modified ones EVEN more so. And you are proposing shining it against a reflective surface? I see a guide dog in your future... Seriously though, do not do this. Those green lasers are very dangerous and you MUST wear eye protection at all times when using them.

12/15/2008, 07:47 AM	#3
H@rry Moved On Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Huntsville. AL Posts: 1,559	I saw a Utube video last week with step by step instuctions for converting a pocket pen flashlight to a laser burner with the laser from a DVD. I kinda wondered if it was for real though. At any rate, I wouldn't shine it on glass or acrylic. I really doubt if it would work well through water.

12/15/2008, 08:33 AM	#4
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	The water would caus the light to defract. Also I think the water would have too much of a cooling effect to get the aptasia hot enogh to kill it but you could try. As for the danger of the laser light all you need to do is wear either blue or red glasses.

12/15/2008, 09:19 AM	#6
VivaBorg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South East Michigan, USA Posts: 190	I was thinking the whole time reading your title, WOW how cool would this be if it works........bummer

12/15/2008, 10:22 AM	#7
Megabite Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 702	I can see it now..... LOL

12/15/2008, 11:04 AM	#8
kernyboy Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 470	set laser to stun....:::zap::: coral fish and chips everywhere! ARGH..I"M BLIND!

12/15/2008, 01:05 PM	#10
Nuuze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NorCal, California Posts: 3,550	I tried it with a 75mW green laser without any success. http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/E...ries-54-3.html I did it in water and even took the rock out. Remember to wear your googles if you do try. Because once the beam hits water it can bounce and become dangerous.

12/15/2008, 01:23 PM	#11
kernyboy Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 470	or how bout this...why not just use lemon juice like normal people? lol just a thought