I noticed two Aiptasia have popped up in my nano tank. It got me thinking how i could manage them. One i could easily remove the rock and super glue, the other would be more of a challenge. Knowing that this won't be my last time dealing with them, i had a random thought of a "diy" Reef Delete. I have used the STERIPEN to kill viruses and bacteria in my water bottles when hiking.
Pros-
I just got finished zapping both aiptasia and they both instantaneously curled up and retracted. Will see what they look like tomorrow and zap them again. Will also keep an eye on the corals near them to see if they experience any ill effects.
Both are in a location that are hard to get a photograph or video of, but will see what i can do with some planning.
Fingers crossed that two less Aiptasia in the world tomorrow
Pros-
- It is waterproof
- Has safety feature built in
- It uses uv-c in the 250nm range,
- No prolonged button pressing- it has one button and once pressed continues to work for 90 seconds.
- uv-c light goes in all directions
- unknown life in saltwater
- unknown if it will kill aiptasia
I just got finished zapping both aiptasia and they both instantaneously curled up and retracted. Will see what they look like tomorrow and zap them again. Will also keep an eye on the corals near them to see if they experience any ill effects.
Both are in a location that are hard to get a photograph or video of, but will see what i can do with some planning.
Fingers crossed that two less Aiptasia in the world tomorrow