Eliminating Aiptasia

[Donsreef]

I have an outbreak of Aiptasia and I'm looking for a solution to rid of them. I know it's said that the following eat them.
Peppermint Shrimp and File Fish
I found this website that says.
The best natural defense against Aiptasia is Berghia (Berghia Nudibranchs), as their sole diet is Aiptasia anemones. Berghia are non-toxic to corals and fish and are considered to be completely reef safe.
Has anyone had any experience with them?
Safe or Unsafe?

 

[ttop24]

i beat mine with aptasiax. but if i had the money the laser looks cool

 

[jhoop]

They work well !

 

[Mrod]

Lots of people have had success with peppermint shrimp and berghia nudibranch and some also aipstasia x.

With the nudibranch you need to do some research on what’s in your tank that may eat them and quantity needed based on the size of your tank before proceeding

Sometimes you will find people selling some as once they run out of aipstasia they will die and thus good to sell or give to someone else if possible. Good luck if you proceed

 

[jd371]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on getting some for my tank. Not the reason I bought him but my Copper Band Butterfly ate them at first but stopped. I tried Peppermint but they didn't last long with my Melanurus. I use Aptasia-X for the ones that are out and in the open but the ones that are in the crevices and holes I don't bother with because all the Aptasia-X does is make them spread. Unless you get the whole aptasia when injecting they'll spread.
I'm starting to notice a lot more aptasia in my tank so I'm ready to try the Berghia. I was reluctant to get them because I don't want them to be an expensive snack for my Wrasse. I have found out that they are nocturnal so the chances of the Berghia meeting the wrasse are slim and the Wrasse is already buried in the sand when the lights go out so I'm going to place an order soon.

 

[Donsreef]

I thought of getting a filefish but they may eat other corals, can't put peppermint shrimps because of my Melanurus Wrasse, my tank is 36x20x20 I think I'll need 6 Berghia Nudibranchs for my tank. I'll do more research on them but I need to get something asap.

Anyone else has any experience with them?

 

[savetheocean]

Ive still only purchased small corals and I don't have live rock and I'm so scared to buy bigger corals and clams because of what else I could introduce!

 

[cracker]

Iv'e always had a Copper Band,my fav, took care of any apastia I ever had.

 

[Donsreef]

My tank is not big enough for a copper ban

 

[Devo]

File fish will do the job, might take a week for him to figure it out but once he does.......say goodnight Gracie

 

[Donsreef]

So I got a File Fish to handle the Aiptasia, It started eating my Acan instead. Now it's in the overflow. and other suggestions.
Can't have peppermint shrimp because I'll be feeding the Melanurus Wrasse with them.

 

[maxtek]

So I got a File Fish to handle the Aiptasia, It started eating my Acan instead. Now it's in the overflow. and other suggestions.
Can't have peppermint shrimp because I'll be feeding the Melanurus Wrasse with them.

Here’s what I did:

 

[reeferdon]

Don't have a Laser or i would've tried it.

 

[Zeal]

Here’s what I did:

What kind of laser is needed?