----Aiptasia-----

[dh350twin]

Anyone use a laser or anything else to remove these pests!!!!
What laser did you use if any and a recommendation where to buy one would help?
Thanks
DH

 

[James55r]

Have no clue I could look online but I used pep shrimp still have one but he doesn't effect anything just sits there

 

[Wiz]

Joes juice or kalk paste works awsome

 

[James55r]

Joes juice killed them for me but they came back my 3 pep shrimp devoured all but that one

 

[Ghidellas]

Syringe with vinegar works perfect.

 

[dh350twin]

I have never had luck with peppermint shrimp. I have used aiptasia X and they come back 2 fold.
Very Frustrating

 

[James55r]

You sure they are peps or could the be camel shrimp and well just checked out the back of my tank where the aiptasia was and it's not there anymore lol

 

[Gwitness]

Syringe with vinegar works perfect.

Just turn power heads off and turkey baste white vinegar on its tentacles??

 

[James55r]

Haven't tried that one sounds plauseable though

 

[dh350twin]

You sure they are peps or could the be camel shrimp and well just checked out the back of my tank where the aiptasia was and it's not there anymore lol

I specifically ordered peps from live aquaria several times and nothing. Plus have bought endless amounts fromLFS

 

[Ghidellas]

Just turn power heads off and turkey baste white vinegar on its tentacles??

Yes I turn of all pumps. Slowly approach them with the syringe and inject the vinegar right in their mouth. They instantly die. I have not had one come back. I keep a loaded syringe in my cabinet so it's nice and easy whenever I see one

 

[Ghidellas]

Check this link out it shows a few different approaches. I ve tried them all and just the room temperature vinegar is the best and most convenient for me

 

[James55r]

Lol I will try that if I get one again .and if I just got lucky with mine lol sorry but his suggestion sounds worth a shot

 

[dh350twin]

I will try it but I have a 300 gal and there must be 100 in there that popped up in just a couple months

 

[twilliard]

Here is what happens when they come back stronger then ever.
When they feel threatened then they release what I would call babies.
Its normal for them to do that.
Now peppers might do the trick but I warn you, when they get hungry watch your coral!

 

[Ghidellas]

I will try it but I have a 300 gal and there must be 100 in there that popped up in just a couple months

Don't do too many at once it will be bad for the tank. Zap about 10 a day.. Haha. You ll eventually dent the population. It's fun to do.

 

[Gwitness]

Yes I turn of all pumps. Slowly approach them with the syringe and inject the vinegar right in their mouth. They instantly die. I have not had one come back. I keep a loaded syringe in my cabinet so it's nice and easy whenever I see one

Okay awesome I will definitely try this!

 

[dh350twin]

Still looking for someone who has tried the laser????

 

[dh350twin]

Here is what happens when they come back stronger then ever.
When they feel threatened then they release what I would call babies.
Its normal for them to do that.
Now peppers might do the trick but I warn you, when they get hungry watch your coral!

So what would you suggest

 

[twilliard]

Here is the thing about lasers.
First is safety
Second you will NOT be able to get them all.
There is no easy way to rid of these besides temperature