How to instantly kill an Anemone?

zachtos · Oct 2, 2020

I have dozens of RBTA in my 300G reef that are killing multiple SPS colonies. It's VERY hard to reach in to get near them, and they hide in crevices when ticked off. How can I kill or remove them? I don't have patience for removal, I just want them dead, like aptasia to me. They spread like wildfire in my thriving tank.

D-Nak · Oct 2, 2020

I know you said you don't have patience for removal, but that really is the best way to take care of your problem. There's nothing you can add that'll kill the nems without causing other issues.

zachtos · Oct 2, 2020

What's a good reaching tool to get these things out? large SPS colonies do not make it easy to dig deep down into the reef with hands to scrape.

D-Nak · Oct 2, 2020

zachtos said:
What's a good reaching tool to get these things out? large SPS colonies do not make it easy to dig deep down into the reef with hands to scrape.

Unfortunately, you'll need to dissemble the rockwork and possibly chisel away at the rock to get them out. No tool is available that will allow you to grasp onto them and yank them out.