Tin foil in a tank

[EmilyB]

I can vouch for the fact that aiptasia don't need light of any kind. I have about a million bleached out looking ones living in my sump........

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

I can vouch for the fact that aiptasia don't need light of any kind. I have about a million bleached out looking ones living in my sump........

I concur. I have them in my sump and overflows and, yes...in the display too. The sump and overflows get ambient room light only. If I'm not mistaken Aiptasia are aposymbiotic. I understand this to mean that they do not require light to survive. Consequently, depriving them of that is futile, IMO. Also, if that were the answer to eradicating these bastards, wouldn't that be documented and well known common knowledge by now? Seriously. I'm not trying to be a smart-ass....it's just a suggestion as per the discussion.
As stated above, I have Aiptasia problems also. (It's actually quite bad). My hope of eradication is increased flow, increased skimming and a refugium (read: increased nutrient export), and natural predation by way of a Tasseled Filefish. All this to come with pending upgrades. (I have at least one Peppermint, but he must be on strike ).

Again, not trying to be a smart-ass here. I share your pain as I have a plague problem with Aiptasia myself. Just saying that I'm not sure that depriving them of light is the answer. Wouldn't hurt to try, however, IMO.

Cheers,

[mark]

Since it's been suggested epoxying them into their hole, though maybe the foil might be a temporary way of starving them of light and food, just more easier removed than a glob of glue. Know copper would be deadly wasn't sure about aluminum or tin or whatever the make the foil from.

Got a syringe and a couple of large bore needles to try the kalk paste with (a whole 85 cent) as the one I was using with vinegar is probably too fine. Guess I'll go wild tomorrow on them.

Once finished with the Interceptor (just did my 2nd dose today) I'll try peppermints again.

Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Also, if that were the answer to eradicating these bastards, wouldn't that be documented and well known common knowledge by now?
Cheers,

and hey, I'm not allow an original idea?