Aiptasia

[woody390]

Have found an aiptasia in my tank today which I have manually removed I can see any more in the tank but as I have had one is it likely to be a reoccurring problem now? I have also noticed black marks on my cleaner today could this be from the sting or would this not mark?

 

[Qube]

I don't think Aiptasia would be able to hurt your shrimp. As far as there being more, just keep an eye out for them. You may or may not find more.

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

I just read a thread a few days ago on a cleaner with"pepper" marks. He didn't make it. I think it was in the sick fish or identification sections if you wanna search for it. Good luck!

 

[SeanMonster]

Have found an aiptasia in my tank today which I have manually removed I can see any more in the tank but as I have had one is it likely to be a reoccurring problem now? I have also noticed black marks on my cleaner today could this be from the sting or would this not mark?

I had aptasia in my tank. Put 3 peppermint shrimp. Gone in 2 days.

 

[ezy33]

I had aptasia in my tank. Put 3 peppermint shrimp. Gone in 2 days.

Worked for me. Plus they get the ones you can't see!

 

[Phranque]

How did you manually remove it?? You need to be careful doing this.... they are nicknamed glass anemones for a reason. When physically removed, their stems can break into tiny fragments, each of which can float around, settle somewhere, and develop into a whole new anemone. You're best off taking care of them chemically or with something like peppermint shrimp.

 

[woody390]

Yeah I cut it off the live rock which I'm now thinking was a mistake, guess I'm off to get some peppermint shrimp in anticipation then

 

[woody390]

I just read a thread a few days ago on a cleaner with"pepper" marks. He didn't make it. I think it was in the sick fish or identification sections if you wanna search for it. Good luck!

Thanks for this just found the post and had a read

 

[pritchard]

When they are threatened aiptasia will spit spors into your water column which will settle and leave you with a bigger problem ! I use aiptasia x it's the best stuff out there ! They think it's food and when they ingest it it glues their mouth together so they can't release their spors !



This is the stuff

 

[pritchard]

I've found with peppermint shrimp and file fish is when they have eaten all the aiptasia they have a taste for the fleshy stuff and can start to nip at soft corals etc !

 

[TmeLrd11]

I currently have to aiptasia I can see. I have tried using aiptasia x and no matter how snail slow I go they close before I can apply it. Li also have two peppermint shrimp in my tank and haven't even come near them. Anyone have any ideas to help?

 

[Phranque]

Honestly, if it's attached on something that's relatively easy to remove from the tank, my favorite method is a micro-torch... works like a champ every time! Just watch your eyes.... porous rock can pop under the heat.