peppermint shrimp and pods

CloruroDiSodio · 05/18/2009, 10:19 AM

Hi gang,

I've been noticing a few aiptasia anemones popping up and I'd like to get an early start on getting rid of them before i have a ton. Anyway I know there are other chemical methods of removing them but I'd like to try a potential natural method first with a peppermint shrimp. Right now I'm in the process of boosting my pod population before I add my first fish, would the peppermint shrimp go after pods for food?

mstrpoz · 05/18/2009, 10:22 AM

ive known someone to shoot them with 3mm of lime juice. This seems to work for him, as they dont reappear in the same place. They just cant survive the drastic PH change.

Alexander180 · 05/18/2009, 10:27 AM

the shrimp should not bother your pods at all. They will find uneaten food and other meaty things but they are not known to be big pods killers. Peps work great. I have used them in 3 tanks and had success with every single one. You need to be patient as they will not eat them overnight. I had 5 shrimp clear over 100 in my 180 in a matter of a few months. Also get 3 or 4 some for some reason are not interested in aptasia. getting multiple shrimp will raise your chances of success with aptasia.

CloruroDiSodio · 05/18/2009, 10:35 AM

Thanks guys!

05/18/2009, 10:19 AM	#1
CloruroDiSodio Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 597	peppermint shrimp and pods Hi gang, I've been noticing a few aiptasia anemones popping up and I'd like to get an early start on getting rid of them before i have a ton. Anyway I know there are other chemical methods of removing them but I'd like to try a potential natural method first with a peppermint shrimp. Right now I'm in the process of boosting my pod population before I add my first fish, would the peppermint shrimp go after pods for food?

05/18/2009, 10:22 AM	#2
mstrpoz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chester, Virginia Posts: 472	ive known someone to shoot them with 3mm of lime juice. This seems to work for him, as they dont reappear in the same place. They just cant survive the drastic PH change. __________________ Ryan Current Tank Info: DIY 20 Long AIO

05/18/2009, 10:27 AM	#3
Alexander180 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boise ID Posts: 96	the shrimp should not bother your pods at all. They will find uneaten food and other meaty things but they are not known to be big pods killers. Peps work great. I have used them in 3 tanks and had success with every single one. You need to be patient as they will not eat them overnight. I had 5 shrimp clear over 100 in my 180 in a matter of a few months. Also get 3 or 4 some for some reason are not interested in aptasia. getting multiple shrimp will raise your chances of success with aptasia.

05/18/2009, 10:35 AM	#4
CloruroDiSodio Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 597	Thanks guys!