Use of Lasers in Controlling Pest Algae and Corals

**EpicWin** · 02-21-2012, 08:53 PM

I just got mine a week ago. It is an amazing tool for the aquarist. Aptasia and mojo are easy with it.

**CalmSeasQuest** · 02-21-2012, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by jelly

is there any more info on the use of lasers. i have a crap load of mojos i want to remove with one. dose any one have a DIY yet that will keep my corals and fish safe from stray beams.. what kind of laser would you recomend. show i get a water pruff laser or not.

Both lasers (waterproof 1.2W and non-waterproof 1.7W) continue to work very well. I find that I am working more from outside of the tank, alternating duty cycles with both lasers. Every pest targeted (except for Xenia) has been easily eradicated with the laser. Xenia continues to be a challenge. I've been able to contain it, but haven't had the patience to completely remove the larger patches.

I haven't had time to work on developing in-tank shielding. For me, it has not been critical as the clowns in my tank rarely leave their host. I'm convinced the laser can be a very valuable tool as long as safety protocols are observed.

**jelly** · 02-22-2012, 09:53 AM

thank you. if i do intank i can just shield my other stuff with my hand. but if i go outside of tank i will need a shield. how well will they work on mushrooms. i been trying to get rid of a lot of mushrooms but they keep growning back.

**FaviaFreak** · 02-22-2012, 10:10 AM

so is their a certain laser pointer i should use? color of light etc.?

**EpicWin** · 02-22-2012, 11:01 AM

Submersible 1.2 watt blue works very well!

**NautilusQ** · 02-22-2012, 11:27 AM

Although there's waterproof model, I could be still paranoid with regards to its lifespan if repeatedly immersed in tank. So, I could wrap it in clear plastic bag I suppose?

**KoleTang** · 02-22-2012, 12:28 PM

Check this out - The waterproof laser case!

**NautilusQ** · 02-22-2012, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by KoleTang

Check this out - The waterproof laser case!

Thats great link! Thanks.

**CalmSeasQuest** · 02-22-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by KoleTang

Check this out - The waterproof laser case!

I don't think this method is viable for our use. The example laser used is a very lower power, fixed-focus laser "pointer", not burning lasers. This design "waterproofs" only the front of the laser. You could not submerge the entire host, eliminating most benefit.