Rbta

[Michelle meriwether]

hello, I have a Rbta anemone, however I also have aptasia and was wondering if I should be doing anything to get rid of the aptasia? I’m not sure if it will sting my rbta or not?

 

[Crabs McJones]

hello, I have a Rbta anemone, however I also have aptasia and was wondering if I should be doing anything to get rid of the aptasia? I’m not sure if it will sting my rbta or not?

You could try a peppermint shrimp to get rid of your aptasia if you have alot.

 

[NanoCrazed]

You should get rid of the aiptasia if you don't want it over-populating your tank.

If you rocks aren't big and moveable, I would get a cheap soldering iron ($12 In most HW stores with the thinnest tip...I like the ones by Craftsman) and spot roast the aiptasia out side of the tank... you can then rinse and put back in (though I don't bother since I burn them till it' black for good measure). Aiptasia releases spores when stressed so if you're not thorough, you'll have more down the road.

If you go this route, I would suggest using something to mark the location on the rock before taking out of water. The aiptasia deflates into a tiny gelatinous mass that's usually hard to see once out of water.

Your other opions shy of the chemical route (aiptasia-x, lemon juice, peroxide, etc) is to introduce peppermint shrimp (Atlantic variety not pacific...the latter won't do much) or a matted/bristletail/aiptasia-eating (diff names sold under) file fish. Your miles may vary here, though

 

[Michelle meriwether]

Thank you for the advice

 

[NanoCrazed]

You could try a peppermint shrimp to get rid of your aptasia if you have alot.

PSA, only the atlantic species will give high probability of actually eating aiptasia.

 

[NanoCrazed]

Or for fun, start a pest anemone nano tank . The reef version of the algae about one person's trash is another's treasure... lol.

I have one and it liberally is one of my favorite tanks.

 

[Duraticate]

You should be very proactive on getting rid of the aptasia. It can become a troublesome pest