Is this aiptasia? First one I found and it’s a big one.

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Hi everyone ,

is this aiptasia? First time I found and seems to be big. Size of a dime almost.

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Yep. Get that bugger with some aiptasia-X, or take the rock out of the water, watch where the anemone goes, and cover it in liquid superglue. They get bigger than that, I've seen them 2-3" long and a good inch or more wide. Swear my LFS used to have one nearly 6" long.
 

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Definitely looks like an aiptasia to me. I had a few hitchhikers of aiptasia when I first started my tank and the injection method didn't work too well for me as they kept popping up, but I know aiptasia-x and hydrogen peroxide have worked for most people. If you want an ecological solution, peppermint shrimp work pretty well and are reef-safe (just make sure you're getting a peppermint and not a camel).
 

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Actually, "peppermint shrimp" is a name that applies to about 7 species, not even counting camels. All of them pose at least some threat to corals, and only some eat aiptasia. Anything that eats aiptasia (except berghia nudibranchs, which, like many nudis, are extreme specialists) is also a threat to corals.
 

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Actually, "peppermint shrimp" is a name that applies to about 7 species, not even counting camels. All of them pose at least some threat to corals, and only some eat aiptasia. Anything that eats aiptasia (except berghia nudibranchs, which, like many nudis, are extreme specialists) is also a threat to corals.
Huh, I didn't know it was an umbrella name for different species. I've heard of peppermints attacking corals when there isn't enough food but for the most part they tend to leave corals alone, no? Mine's been a great member of my CUC, but I'm sure obviously success will vary from person to person.
 

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Peppermint shrimp safety depends based on the species, food level in the tank, types of corals available, and individual animal. Some species are safer than others. The thing is, though- aiptasia are very similar to corals. If aiptasia are tasty to an animal, corals are probably also tasty to that animal.
 
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Thanks. I think I’ll try aiptasia X. Any tricks on how to use it efficiently?
 

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Put it directly on the aiptasia, with the pumps off, so they can eat it. Try not to put it on other stuff. Pretty simple.
 

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