Killing aiptasia

mmw64 · Mar 22, 2018

I feel that I am losing the battle with aiptasia. Has anyone used straight vinegar and won the war? I would really appreciate hearing what has worked for you. Don' think peppermint shrimp would work because some thing in my aquarium eats them. HELP!

jimo12 · Mar 22, 2018

I saw a nice video on YouTube a guy using hot water with a syringe and pulled it out at the end, i did the same thing but wasent able to remove it out the way he did, i hade only one at the moment hope its gone,

jd371 · Mar 23, 2018

I've used Aptasia - X, they disappear for a while but come back again. I tried some Peppermint but they didn't last with my Wrasse around. I added a Copper Band Butterfly not for the sole reason of eating the Aptasia I just loved the fish. He ate them at first but now that he's well fed he doesn't touch them anymore and they are starting to spread. My last resort is getting some Berghia Nudibranch, all they eat is Aptasia nothing else. I was reluctant in the past because they are expensive and worried about the Wrasse eating them. After a little research I found that they are nocturnal so crossing paths with the Wrasse is unlikely because he's in the sand an hour before the lights go out and from what I've heard is they taste lousy to the fish. I plan on placing an order in the coming weeks when the temp warms up bit and don't have to worry about cold temperatures and delivery.

Reefer Deez · Mar 23, 2018

I use Aptasia -X also but I have to stay consistent with it and when you put it on the Aptasia itself you mush make sure your injecting all around the surface of the Aptasia cause it's first ration is to spit its eggs out. It will seem that it's not helping but it does if used correctly

estebanb450 · Mar 23, 2018

What I noticed with aptasia x it works for me but also comes back in the weeks what is started to do was inject it with a needle. And cover the area the aptasia was at like previous poster said also found some new ones in a different area I have read about people using kalk slurry and injecting them with that tried it last night see what it does later today

mmw64 · Mar 23, 2018

jd371 said:
I've used Aptasia - X, they disappear for a while but come back again. I tried some Peppermint but they didn't last with my Wrasse around. I added a Copper Band Butterfly not for the sole reason of eating the Aptasia I just loved the fish. He ate them at first but now that he's well fed he doesn't touch them anymore and they are starting to spread. My last resort is getting some Berghia Nudibranch, all they eat is Aptasia nothing else. I was reluctant in the past because they are expensive and worried about the Wrasse eating them. After a little research I found that they are nocturnal so crossing paths with the Wrasse is unlikely because he's in the sand an hour before the lights go out and from what I've heard is they taste lousy to the fish. I plan on placing an order in the coming weeks when the temp warms up bit and don't have to worry about cold temperatures and delivery.

I have thought about some nudibranchs but have no one to pass them on to in this area. Can't stand to watch them die after doing a good job.

Kirschy17 · Mar 23, 2018

I used aptaisia x in combination with peppermints. Coulnt tell you what solved the issue but the combination worked. To be fair i only had like 5-10 individuals.

Erica-Renee · Mar 23, 2018

How large is your Aquarium
How long has it been set up..
I used a multi attack....
Put in 10 peppermint shrimp, a Tank Raised File fish (fed on Aiptasia) and a Copper Band Butterfly fish. They will not eat large ones. You need to get them with Aiptasia x. Cover them with calk or other manual method...

FartyParty · Mar 23, 2018

After looking for an organic option, i went with Chem-Marine Stop Aipstsia and got the syringe. After 6 weeks of aggresive application and using over half the bottle, they were gone. One showed up six months later and i used it again. i dont currently see any in my tank.

Lighthouze08 · Mar 23, 2018

i used kalk with vinegar, mix them together and inject it

mmw64 · Mar 24, 2018

Erica-Renee said:
How large is your Aquarium
How long has it been set up..
I used a multi attack....
Put in 10 peppermint shrimp, a Tank Raised File fish (fed on Aiptasia) and a Copper Band Butterfly fish. They will not eat large ones. You need to get them with Aiptasia x. Cover them with calk or other manual method...

It is a 72 gallon. Almost 3 years old. Thanks for the tips.