Protein skimmer has been shut down for the last couple weeks while waiting on replacement parts for the motor. I just left it hanging because my clownfish lives by the intake and freaks out when it’s removed. Noticed some algae growth and look a closer look. Hello, Aiptasia, my old friend.
Evidently Berghia Nudibranches are not always 100% effective, as I have not introduced anything new since. I even saw them crawling around inside the skimmer during the initial outbreak. Naturally these things showed up a few weeks after the Berghia’s all died out. Guess it’s only a matter of time before they reinfest the whole tank, and I have to start the process all over again.
Out of curiosity, has anyone else ever had this Anemone Menace return after being supposedly eradicated?
Yes, I also removed and sterilized the skimmer. Sadly not with napalm.
Evidently Berghia Nudibranches are not always 100% effective, as I have not introduced anything new since. I even saw them crawling around inside the skimmer during the initial outbreak. Naturally these things showed up a few weeks after the Berghia’s all died out. Guess it’s only a matter of time before they reinfest the whole tank, and I have to start the process all over again.
Out of curiosity, has anyone else ever had this Anemone Menace return after being supposedly eradicated?
Yes, I also removed and sterilized the skimmer. Sadly not with napalm.