Aiptasia control

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Having a difficult outbreak in my tank. I've tried Joe's juice, aiptasia x and peppermint shrimp. The shrimp were working but got slowly picked off by my flame hawk. Any other suggestions for control?
 
I've tried Joe's juice, aiptasia x and peppermint shrimp. Any other suggestions for control?

Absolutely none of those has ever worked for me. Even with Joe's juice, Aiptasia X and KALK paste it it manages to kill the Aiptasia for some reason tons more will pop up over the next few weeks. I honestly think when the Aiptasia feels threatened it releases spores because the only time I ever get a large amount all of a sudden, it was shortly after trying to kill them.

I am in the process of trying an Aiptasia Eating Filefish (he is currently in QT). Its $26 and they love to eat Aiptasia. From what I have read, they work wonders and will also eat prepared foods after it cleans your tank.

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/3555/?pcatid=3555
 
I'm trying nudibranches. I have noticed some missing. It's a slow process though.
 

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