Aptasia X alternative

[mrbacony]

I have had great success with Red Sea Aptasia X. But since it is nearly impossible to find now, what would you recommend as the best alternative? Looking for a chemical control right now, not biological. I had great success with Peppermint Shrimp in another tank, but I have a Flame Hawk in this tank and am afraid he will eat them.
Thanks

 

[radsdad]

Mix Mrs Wages Pickling Lime with tank water and treat like Aptasia X.

 

[mrbacony]

Now that was a response I was not expecting. Thanks

 

[exnisstech]

Mix Mrs Wages Pickling Lime with tank water and treat like Aptasia X.

∆ This ∆ or any kalk powder. I mix it with rodi so it's just thin enough to apply with a syringe but not runny.

 

[Decamicron Labs Verified Sponsor]

+1 for kalk paste, though involves some elbow grease

Have you considered Berghia sp.? What do you currently stock?

 

[mrbacony]

I considered Bergiha, but they are very expensive and you have to get rid of them after aptasia is gone or they die.

 

[mrbacony]

Mix Mrs Wages Pickling Lime with tank water and treat like Aptasia X.

Do you mix this to the same consistency as Aptasia X? I just purchased some to come Thursday

 

[Catawba_Valley_Reef]

F aptasia has always worked well for me. Now the angelfish take care of them.

 

[radsdad]

Do you mix this to the same consistency as Aptasia X? I just purchased some to come Thursday

Yes. make it just like Apt. X.

 

[KP1]

I have had great success with Red Sea Aptasia X. But since it is nearly impossible to find now, what would you recommend as the best alternative? Looking for a chemical control right now, not biological. I had great success with Peppermint Shrimp in another tank, but I have a Flame Hawk in this tank and am afraid he will eat them.
Thanks

We have tried several chemicals like F Aptasia. We, too, have a flame hawk. We caught the flame hawk with this trap shown, then the NON aptasia eating file fish. Lastly, was the biggest challenge, catching the six line wrasse. With a little modification using a Coke bottle, we caught the six line last night without luring the chromis in, finally! Now, we're off to buy berghia! Six line, flame hawk and the NON aptasia eating file fish are in the sump until the berghia's job is done! With that modification using a Coke bottle and mysis in the ball, and a mirror for the six line to admire itself, the six line was captured in less than 12 hours! Maybe keep that in mind as a backup. Good luck! Showing 2 photos.

 

[Fish Fan]

We have tried several chemicals like F Aptasia. We, too, have a flame hawk. We caught the flame hawk with this trap shown, then the NON aptasia eating file fish. Lastly, was the biggest challenge, catching the six line wrasse. With a little modification using a Coke bottle, we caught the six line last night without luring the chromis in, finally! Now, we're off to buy berghia! Six line, flame hawk and the NON aptasia eating file fish are in the sump until the berghia's job is done! With that modification using a Coke bottle and mysis in the ball, and a mirror for the six line to admire itself, the six line was captured in less than 12 hours! Maybe keep that in mind as a backup. Good luck! Showing 2 photos.

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[Dread Pirate Dave]

We have tried several chemicals like F Aptasia. We, too, have a flame hawk. We caught the flame hawk with this trap shown, then the NON aptasia eating file fish. Lastly, was the biggest challenge, catching the six line wrasse. With a little modification using a Coke bottle, we caught the six line last night without luring the chromis in, finally! Now, we're off to buy berghia! Six line, flame hawk and the NON aptasia eating file fish are in the sump until the berghia's job is done! With that modification using a Coke bottle and mysis in the ball, and a mirror for the six line to admire itself, the six line was captured in less than 12 hours! Maybe keep that in mind as a backup. Good luck! Showing 2 photos.

Welcome to R2R! Looks like there's plenty for the berghia to eat.

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

I have had great success with Red Sea Aptasia X. But since it is nearly impossible to find now, what would you recommend as the best alternative? Looking for a chemical control right now, not biological. I had great success with Peppermint Shrimp in another tank, but I have a Flame Hawk in this tank and am afraid he will eat them.
Thanks

I've been thinking about picking a bottle of this stuff up.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aiptasia-control-100ml-maxspect.html

I have a bottle of Aiptasia-X that has lasted for a while now since it isn't needed often. But when I read that it's hard to get these days I started to panic a little. lol

 

[BryanM]

I have had great success with Red Sea Aptasia X. But since it is nearly impossible to find now, what would you recommend as the best alternative? Looking for a chemical control right now, not biological. I had great success with Peppermint Shrimp in another tank, but I have a Flame Hawk in this tank and am afraid he will eat them.
Thanks

I've had extremely good success with Joe's Juice.

 

[tbrown]

I have had great success with Red Sea Aptasia X. But since it is nearly impossible to find now, what would you recommend as the best alternative? Looking for a chemical control right now, not biological. I had great success with Peppermint Shrimp in another tank, but I have a Flame Hawk in this tank and am afraid he will eat them.
Thanks

I used boiling water in a syringe injected into the mouth, same as usual Kalk or Aiptasia X. You can also always mix your own kalk paste and use it the same as Aiptasia X.