Best way to remove large aptasia

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So I would use any common method to rid myself of normal sized buggers. But I have this one thats at least the size of a silver dollar, and I have a half dozen more that are half dollar size. Curious if someone has success stories for not spreading the problem and getting rid of these bigger, ugly sobs.

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If your tank can support Berghias, this will work. I had a couple big ones and they took care of them.
 

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I am not kidding… I used a 5mw laser to fry them. It was extremely satisfying. They obviously don’t “fry” but the laser most def killed them. I’m only guessing here, they’re photosynthetic so perhaps the laser kill the mechanism/chlorophyl for food?
 

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Had good luck with copperband butterfly, but it needs a decent sized tank and they rep supposedly hit or miss. Berghia or peppermint shrimp would be my choice
 

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I am not kidding… I used a 5mw laser to fry them. It was extremely satisfying. They obviously don’t “fry” but the laser most def killed them. I’m only guessing here, they’re photosynthetic so perhaps the laser kill the mechanism/chlorophyl for food?
Exactly and a 6 pack of beer, good times
 

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That’s a huge one. I had one that size in my other tank. Berghia nudibranch ate it for me. Along with all the others and any babies that were in the process of growing. If you need a recommendation for berghia source I highly suggest reaching out to @TKCorals
 

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