Moving rocks from established tank to new tank

TTSupra · 12/14/2009, 02:20 AM

What's the best method of removing everything on them? I'd like to keep the coraline to seed the new tank, but my current rocks have quite the infestation of Aptasia. Is there a dip method I can do to kill them off? Some of the rocks have a few corals attached, but I can always dip the rock and keep the coral out of the dip.

Any advice would be great. Been battling these for a while, and they're literally everywhere in my current tank. Would rather not transfer them to a larger tank.

Lightsluvr · 12/14/2009, 06:21 AM

I don't know of a dip that is guaranteed to kill aiptasia without also killing everything else on/in your live rock.

Why not obtain a few Berghia nudibranchs to eradicate your aiptasia problem.
Check this site: http://www.berghia.net/aiptasiacontrol.html

Worked fo rme...

LL

turtleman9100 · 12/14/2009, 06:30 AM

I read where one guy used a small torch and burned them to death. At least this way you can treat only the areas that need it and not kill off everything on the whole rock. If they come back after being torched to death, i would scrap the rock.

12/14/2009, 02:20 AM	#1
TTSupra Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 229	Moving rocks from established tank to new tank What's the best method of removing everything on them? I'd like to keep the coraline to seed the new tank, but my current rocks have quite the infestation of Aptasia. Is there a dip method I can do to kill them off? Some of the rocks have a few corals attached, but I can always dip the rock and keep the coral out of the dip. Any advice would be great. Been battling these for a while, and they're literally everywhere in my current tank. Would rather not transfer them to a larger tank.

12/14/2009, 06:21 AM	#2
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	I don't know of a dip that is guaranteed to kill aiptasia without also killing everything else on/in your live rock. Why not obtain a few Berghia nudibranchs to eradicate your aiptasia problem. Check this site: http://www.berghia.net/aiptasiacontrol.html Worked fo rme... LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

12/14/2009, 06:30 AM	#3
turtleman9100 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 570	I read where one guy used a small torch and burned them to death. At least this way you can treat only the areas that need it and not kill off everything on the whole rock. If they come back after being torched to death, i would scrap the rock. __________________ Let's make better mistakes tomorrow....................... Current Tank Info: 150 gallon tall mixed reef, 1/2 HP Chiller, Bubble King Mini 180, GEO 818cr