How to get rid of aiptasia

[btodd43]

Anybody know of a safe way to get rid of this? Possibly a critter that will eat it ? Thanks,
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1950 recession

 

[gatorracer]

My hang on fuge started to get a good amount started in there and I put my chocolate chip star fish in there and he eats which ever ones he passes by. I dont think he could eat a tank full but he decemated my fuge of them.

 

[Anonymous]

Some peppermint shrimp will eat them. They can be kind of hit or miss.

 

[ChrisRD]

I agree - I've had good luck with peppermints. IME a combination method is best. I prefer to kalk nuke the big ones and get a few peppermints to take care of the small ones + help prevent reinfestation.

Do a search using keywords "kalk aptasia" and select "Search for all terms" - should be a ton of info...

 

[Anonymous]

I use a turkey baster with boiling water for the big ones and peppermint shrimps for the small ones. I even remove the rock if I have to get a good dose of boiling water on the animal.

 

[Anonymous]

Peppermints
Berghia Nudibranch
Ophryotrocha Polychaetes
Racoon Butterfly
Copperbanded Butterfly
Boiling water
Kalk Paste
Joe's Juice
Propane Torch

 

[Anonymous]

I think my Foxface Rabbit has developed a taste for aiptasia. I have not had any in my 100 gallon tank for about a year now.

 

[Anonymous]

I think my Foxface Rabbit has developed a taste for aiptasia. I have not had any in my 100 gallon tank for about a year now.

That would be as cool as it is odd.

 

[SnowManSnow]

Racoon Rabbits will also eat the things

Cool fish too.

 

[Anonymous]

Racoon Rabbits will also eat the things

Cool fish too.

I've never heard of those, do you have a species name or a pic? 8O