Aiptasia? Please help ID!

[Scarab]

I am currently cycling my nano tank and I saw these! :O. I really hope they're not, but I'm starting to wonder if they're Aiptasia (sp?). ID's would be oh so appreciated! Thanks in advanced!

 

[saltcreep1025]

nailed it

 

[Scarab]

Darn. I was hoping I would be wrong. Best way to remove them would be Aiptasia eating shrimp? Any other suggestions? I don't want something that might be too hard to remove from the tank once they eat it, lol.

 

[AquaRick]

Best method I've used is to burn them with a lighter or propane torch. Don't forget to rinse the gunk before adding it back to your tank.

There are other commercial products available if you'd like to go that route as well. Joes juice, aiptasia x etc.

 

[duromega]

Majano Wand

Majano Wand Aiptasia & Majano Eliminator

or aiptasia eating nudibranch

 

[Scarab]

AquaRick- that sounds crazy, lol. And regular like BBQ lighters work? And then just rinse with tank water in a separate container?

 

[Scarab]

Duromega- thanks! I think I'll look into the nudibranch! I love those little guys!

 

[AquaRick]

AquaRick- that sounds crazy, lol. And regular like BBQ lighters work? And then just rinse with tank water in a separate container?

Yes exactly. Cheapest and most effective solution I've found.

 

[Mjb51]

I have a bristletail filefish in my tank any aiptasia I spot has gone within a few days, not the prettiest fish but certainly interesting and does the job.