Blue Lasers to kill aiptasia and other reef pets

[BBQDaddyD]

I have read a few older posts suggesting a 3-5W 445nm blue laser to kill pests, however I am curious to know if it is safe to use such a laser on an acrylic tank? I am also interested in hearing about experiences trying this and laser recommendations.

 

[blaxsun]

I wouldn't think it's safe on acrylic, no.

 

[Wasabiroot]

@Thales can you drop some knowledge here? I recall you experimenting with diy lasers on your podcast
My gut says you should be ok as blue light is still light and acrylic is transparent to visible light, but plastic acts in goofy ways when exposed to high energy light so I could be wrong.

 

[Thales]

@Thales can you drop some knowledge here? I recall you experimenting with diy lasers on your podcast
My gut says you should be ok as blue light is still light and acrylic is transparent to visible light, but plastic acts in goofy ways when exposed to high energy light so I could be wrong.

I shot the laser through some acrylic, but don't have an acrylic tank to test it on. We do have a video in the works

I use a 20 watt laser because I found the smaller ones to not be powerful enough to make the juice worth the squeeze. It isn't magic, but is a tool I go to often for stuff that is hard to reach. You can seriously do damage to you, property, or you r tank even witht he 5 watt laser, so know that going in and take precautions.

 

[BBQDaddyD]

I shot the laser through some acrylic, but don't have an acrylic tank to test it on. We do have a video in the works

I use a 20 watt laser because I found the smaller ones to not be powerful enough to make the juice worth the squeeze. It isn't magic, but is a tool I go to often for stuff that is hard to reach. You can seriously do damage to you, property, or you r tank even witht he 5 watt laser, so know that going in and take precautions.

Thank you!

 

[MichaelReefer]

Is this just like a stronger version of a laser light? Any links? I had a few poke up in my tank and would love to cook em.

 

[Johnic]

Does the laser need to be a certain nm ?

 

[Derrick0580]

My lfs got a reef delete for store use. Needless to say I watched them nuke a boat load of aiptasia and a couple weeks later the infestation was 3x’s as bad. Does it work…yes, but only for a short time.

 

[Estonian Reefer]

I have used high powered blue laser in the past to kill vermetid snails. It's costly upfront cost as good lasers cost alot of money. Good certified laser goggles for right wavelength are MUST as the lasers can cause permanent eye damage. Then there's reflections to worry about off the glass surfaces which can bounce laser beam. Aquatic life such as fish are in danger of vision damage as looking at the blue high powered laser will cause damage. It's dangerous and risky if you don't know what you are doing and even if you do then risk can only be minimised not eliminated.

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[I never finish anythi]

Pointless. Like taking a shotgun to chop down a tree . There are better tools out there.

 

[Johnic]

I have used high powered blue laser in the past to kill vermetid snails. It's costly upfront cost as good lasers cost alot of money. Good certified laser goggles for right wavelength are MUST as the lasers can cause permanent eye damage. Then there's reflections to worry about off the glass surfaces which can bounce laser beam. Aquatic life such as fish are in danger of vision damage as looking at the blue high powered laser will cause damage. It's dangerous and risky if you don't know what you are doing and even if you do then risk can only be minimised not eliminated.

New video by Estonian Reefer

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Link to that laser ?

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

My lfs got a reef delete for store use. Needless to say I watched them nuke a boat load of aiptasia and a couple weeks later the infestation was 3x’s as bad. Does it work…yes, but only for a short time.

I've never had good old Kalk paste fail me.

 

[Estonian Reefer]

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[Johnic]

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Awesome thanks. Did the laser work good for ya and did you get the aiptasia back ?

 

[Estonian Reefer]

Awesome thanks. Did the laser work good for ya and did you get the aiptasia back ?

I never used it on aptasia. Only on vermetid snails.

 

[Thales]

Laser isn't great for Aptasia, their bodies are so thin and you a really goood angle to make sure you get them. I only use it for Aptasia when I can't get tem with anything else knowing that it might not be all that effective

 

[Johnic]

Laser isn't great for Aptasia, their bodies are so thin and you a really goood angle to make sure you get them. I only use it for Aptasia when I can't get tem with anything else knowing that it might not be all that effective

I gotcha. I’ve had success with aiptasia x but there are a few in spots I think the laser might work well on. I want to use as they pop up to keep them in control. Do I need 450mn to work?

 

[mfinn]

I remember 10-12 years ago ( not sure exactly ) when lasers were first tried out for aiptasia.
It was a fun experiment, but I found it useless for completely getting rid of aiptasia.
Most aiptasia keeps their base in a hollow or hole in the rock so it is near impossible to completely melt all of the aiptasia and they just grow back.
Then there is the whole pedal laceration thing.

 

[Thales]

I gotcha. I’ve had success with aiptasia x but there are a few in spots I think the laser might work well on. I want to use as they pop up to keep them in control. Do I need 450mn to work?

We talk about it in one of the podcast episodes. If you are interested you can Google it.

 

[piranhaman00]

You would be better off not doing anyyting. This will only spread them