Hitchhiker

[StephanieRodriguez]

So I just found some hitchhikers on my live rock. It is definitely three glass anemone's. I have been reading online, but could anyone give me some advice on how to get rid of them ASAP! Thank you!!

 

[McMullen]

Pull the rock out!

File fish-maybe

Peppermint shrimp-maybe, buy several

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

Don't peppermint shrimp eat coral tho? I have coral in there as well...

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

It is my base rock, is there anyway to do it without removing the rock? It's in two different rocks

 

[Robink]

aiptasia x or berghia nudibranchs. If you only have three I would use the aiptasia x. But if there are more in hard to get places behind rocks and crevices I would use berghias.

 

[ReeferBee]

its not uncommon for hungry pepps to snack on coral or nems

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

I'll try the aiptasia x first! Thank you!!

 

[SteveSTL]

If it's only 3, get a tube of superglue and fill them up.

 

[McMullen]

My only problem with nudies is they starve without there food source because they often eat only a single "thing".

Careful with aptasia x, they'll often release there devil spawn into the water when threatened or attacked with small syringe full of white goo. (Calcium)

 

[Zoey]

I recently got 3 peppermints in my tank who took care of a nasty aptasia problem, ive got 3 BTA's and they have all started to move around the tank after being in the same position for ages. Do you think the peppermints are having a chew at the BTA's

 

[hybridazn]

I would suggest not using aptasia x. Every time I've used it in the past or others I know have used it never have success. It just makes the problem worse. I would try TRUE peppermint shrimp and let them take care of it. I believe unique corals has them in stock

 

[human]

If you only have a few either cover them with super glue gel or kalk paste. I've also heard of injecting them with boiling water, but I've never tried that method myself.

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

My only fear with the peppermint shrimp is that they eat corals.... Then how do I catch them to get them out?

 

[hybridazn]

My only fear with the peppermint shrimp is that they eat corals.... Then how do I catch them to get them out?

I've had them in the past with a fully stocked sps tank (along with zoas and other random lps) and never saw them pick at anything. Just keep them well fed with meaty foods after the aptasiais gone.

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

What about my cleaner shrimp? Will he kill him?

 

[hybridazn]

What about my cleaner shrimp? Will he kill him?

No they shouldn't mess with it

 

[jaesong]

Another vote for Aptasia-X by Red Sea. The curved injector tip is great.

 

[Zoey]

Ive never had any trouble with my peppermint shrimps eating my corals, ive also got a cleaner shrimp and a fire shrimp and they all get along fine. my peppermint will also eat frozen food.

 

[MPSchenck]

It's probably overkill for 3 aiptasia but all most all reefers love gadgets, and you would avoid shrimp staving or eating corals or the extra chemicals from aiptasia-X...

 

[StephanieRodriguez]

It's probably overkill for 3 aiptasia but all most all reefers love gadgets, and you would avoid shrimp staving or eating corals or the extra chemicals from aiptasia-X...

Whoa!! It's like a light saber for fish enthusiasts!