What do you use for Aiptasia Control?

mark · #1 09-15-2009, 04:35 AM

Kalk paste made with Mysis juice for the ones I can reach, Peppermint shrimp for the ones I can't.

Had some frag plugs with the little buggers and a little micro torch got them.

naesco · #2 09-15-2009, 04:44 AM

100% success with peppermint shrimp
Just make sure they are peppeermint shrimp and that you acclimate them slowly by the drip method for at least an hour.

ILIKECOUGARS · #3 09-16-2009, 12:39 AM

Try Bergia nudibranches, added 3 to the tank, never to see them again. Then added 4 Peppermint Shrimps which did the job. I would recommend Pepperment Shrimps to eliminate and to control Aiptasia.

Jason McK · #4 09-17-2009, 01:52 AM

I picked all 4 as I think you need to stay on your toes and try everything

J

intarsiabox · #5 09-17-2009, 03:03 AM

Kalk to get the visible ones then added peppermint shrimp and have never seen aiptasia in the tank since.

JPotter · #6 09-17-2009, 05:36 AM

How many peppermint shrimp per water volume or rock amount? I had no noticeable luck with the shrimp..I think all are gone now. Perhaps I had too few.
Has anyone had any success with Berghia?

pelle31 · #7 09-18-2009, 01:36 PM

So has anyone used Sodium Hydroxide?

View Poll Results: What do You use for aiptasia control?
Comercially availible chemicals (aiptasia-X, Aiptasia destroyer, ect.)	33	38.37%
Home remedies (lemon juice, Kalkwasser, boiling water, ect.)	23	26.74%
Biological control (CBB, Peppermint shrimp, Bergia nudibranches)	43	50.00%
Other ( just let them grow )	11	12.79%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll