Still have 3 Aiptasia I need to nuke. (1 Viewer)

[Reefahholic]

I forget the name of that stuff that covers them in a white film. I think I heard a few people had good success with it. I forget the name and wanted to follow up about it.

I believe somebody told me they treated a few right next to some acro's without any ill effects. Is this still true??

Has anybody had any side effects from it? Do we know what the side effects could be?

 

[RobbyeD]

Hello Reefaholic,

I've never successfully used any chemicals to eliminate Aiptasia and I've learned the hard way that attempting to mechanically remove them causes them to spread like wildfire!!

However, a method that I have had success with is to carefully stack small coral rocks or rubble around and over the Aiptasia to block-off all light. After the Aiptasia are covered, then they are forced to stretch-out through the rubble to reach light. I have found after a couple of weeks, they eventually 'voluntarily' move onto one of pieces of rubble to get closer to the light source. Then, I just remove the piece of rubble with the Aiptasia from my tank. Also, I like to gently place the rubble in a cup before lifting out of the tank to contain the water around the Aiptasia and ensure that there is no chance the Aiptasia can leave behind any 'slime' that could lead to additional spreading.

Since you only have 3 offenders, this alternate technique might be worth consideration. I hope this helps.

Best of luck!
RobbyeD

 

[Tstew32]

You talking about F-aiptasia or aiptasia x


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[gregg]

I forget the name of that stuff that covers them in a white film. I think I heard a few people had good success with it. I forget the name and wanted to follow up about it.

I believe somebody told me they treated a few right next to some acro's without any ill effects. Is this still true??

Has anybody had any side effects from it? Do we know what the side effects could be?

F-aptasia, I’ve used it to kill dozens of aptasia and it works like a charm

 

[Tstew32]

F-aptasia, I’ve used it to kill dozens of aptasia and it works like a charm

I heard it’s the same thing as aiptasia x and is re-branded for marketing purposes. True or false?


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[gregg]

I heard it’s the same thing as aiptasia x and is re-branded for marketing purposes. True or false?


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I’ve never used Aiptasia x... but isn’t that made redsea? F Aiptasia is made by franks tanks... so I would say false

 

[Tstew32]

I’ve never used Aiptasia x... but isn’t that made redsea? F Aiptasia is made by franks tanks... so I would say false

You are correct, Red Sea. I need to try it.


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[ITreefer]

I heard it’s the same thing as aiptasia x and is re-branded for marketing purposes. True or false?

Not true. I have and use both. F aiptasia works better and doesn't seem to cause outbreaks like aipX

 

[Tstew32]

Not true. I have and use both. F aiptasia works better and doesn't seem to cause outbreaks like aipX

I can’t find any f


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[ITreefer]

I can’t find any f


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F-Aiptasia Killer ( Patented Formula )

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[sneezebeetle]

I can’t find any f


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I have some you can use if you wanna try before you buy.

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[Tstew32]

I have some you can use if you wanna try before you buy.

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You are a saint


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[sneezebeetle]

You are a saint


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[gregg]

I can’t find any f


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@fjwaquarium keeps it in stock!

 

[Reefahholic]

Hello Reefaholic,

I've never successfully used any chemicals to eliminate Aiptasia and I've learned the hard way that attempting to mechanically remove them causes them to spread like wildfire!!

However, a method that I have had success with is to carefully stack small coral rocks or rubble around and over the Aiptasia to block-off all light. After the Aiptasia are covered, then they are forced to stretch-out through the rubble to reach light. I have found after a couple of weeks, they eventually 'voluntarily' move onto one of pieces of rubble to get closer to the light source. Then, I just remove the piece of rubble with the Aiptasia from my tank. Also, I like to gently place the rubble in a cup before lifting out of the tank to contain the water around the Aiptasia and ensure that there is no chance the Aiptasia can leave behind any 'slime' that could lead to additional spreading.

Since you only have 3 offenders, this alternate technique might be worth consideration. I hope this helps.

Best of luck!
RobbyeD

That's brilliant man. Not sure my flow will allow that. LOL. I may give it a shot.

 

[Reefahholic]

F-aptasia, I’ve used it to kill dozens of aptasia and it works like a charm

I think it is F-aptasia.

 

[Reefahholic]

I have some you can use if you wanna try before you buy.

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Does it work???!!

 

[Reefahholic]

@fjwaquarium keeps it in stock!

Looks like I'm going to FJW soon. HEHE

 

[sneezebeetle]

Does it work???!!

Yes, it worked. I used it on a few larger Aptasia I had that the File Fish wouldnt touch and the fish took care of the smaller ones I had. No recurrances and it's been over 3 months.

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[Reefahholic]

Yes, it worked. I used it on a few larger Aptasia I had that the File Fish wouldnt touch and the fish took care of the smaller ones I had. No recurrances and it's been over 3 months.

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Excellent.

Didn't somebody say it's safe for acro's?