Can I get an ID? Aptasia?

[Papadovak]

Is this Aptasia or something else I wasn't sure. All the pics Google brought up were redish brown...

Sorry for the crummy pic. ..

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yup, sure nough. ( Aiptasia )

 

[jrbates08]

Yep. I'm buying an aiptasia zapper this week. I'm so excited lol

 

[Papadovak]

what's the best way to get this sucker

 

[jrbates08]

Oh there's alot of things. Joes juice, lemon juice, boiling water, AIPTASIA ZAPPER. I'm excited about ^ that one lol. But make sure u read on the proper ways cuz injection means u have to shut the flow off and possibly run carbon for a few days after. I have a bazillion so my problem is different. Someone more experienced can tell u if u should run carbon if u only have a couple

 

[Papadovak]

OK I've spotted 5 so far. Is there anything that eats them by chance?

 

[jrbates08]

Yes peppermint shrimp have been known to eat them but also take a liking to frozen foods too if fed enough. Also there's some kind of (snail I thing) I'll have to check on the name

 

[Reefing Madness]

Peppermint Shrimp
CopperBanded Butterflyfish
Matted Filefish
Berghia Nudibranch

 

[jrbates08]

That's it! Berghia Nubi

 

[Papadovak]

Yea but don't they only eat aiptasia* I don't want it to starve after it eats them all...

 

[jrbates08]

What? The berghia nubi?

 

[Papadovak]

Yes sir

 

[Papadovak]

Or am I mistaken....by that's just what I read I've never kept one so no hands on learning over here may even someone who has can chime in

 

[760mason]

once the aiptasia is gone pay it forward with the nudi. Give it to someone having the same issue as you. Peppermint shrimp will keep any new outbreaks in check

 

[Reefing Madness]

Or am I mistaken....by that's just what I read I've never kept one so no hands on learning over here may even someone who has can chime in

You are correct. The idea behind getting this guys, is like posted above, pass em to others in the area that need them.

 

[jrbates08]

Papadovak what state do u live in? Or country I should say lol

 

[Papadovak]

Oklahoma City OK.......USA!!!!!!!..lol MERICA!!

 

[jrbates08]

Ah ok ur far lol. I'm michigan. I'm gonna be getting some tomoro if i can't find my ZAPPER (I really hope I can find one cuz I'm 1 excited little girl to shock the crap outta those suckers lol) that sounds so cruel lol. I'm saying it with all due respect hahah ; p

 

[Sully]

I got an outbreak of aiptasia a few months ago and bought a peppermint shrimp. He wiped them out in about 2 weeks and now feeds regularly when I feed the tank. They are hit and miss but if you get a good one, they'll take care of them. (you may need to zap the bigger ones and leave the smaller ones for the shrimp)

 

[Papadovak]

Yea Michigan is pretty far...lol but the zapper sounds fun where do I get info/buy something like that...