Help with Aiptasia

[clownfish07]

What are some good ways to remove smaller aiptasia? I’m not sure what to do at this point, I have some smaller aiptasia, around the size of a penny maybe smaller, and I’m not sure how to get rid of them. I would prefer creatures, as I have a little too many for manual removal, any ideas or suggestions?

 

[N.Sreefer]

Berghia nudibranch would be a good option. Need 1 per 10 gal to make much of a dent on the population.

 

[IanK]

Kalk paste well

 

[Auquanut]

There are mixed reviews, but I've had success with matted file fish (or aptasia eating file fish). Initially, I saw no decline in aptasia after adding two of these guys to my 125. After a couple of months, they suddenly eliminated all of the aptasia, and I haven't seen any since. That has been well over a year ago.

It's reported that they will nip at corals, and I suspect that mine are bothering my acans. My acans are muddling through, and I haven't seen any damage to my SPS or softies, so I'm pretty happy. Just something you might consider.

 

[clownfish07]

Alright, my tank is a 20 gallon long, not sure if that is big enough for an aiptasia eating filefish? I’m sure my lfs would let me return it though. I have heard about Berghia but not sure where to get them from, also don’t want them dieing after they eat all the aiptasia.

 

[Isopod80]

Alright, my tank is a 20 gallon long, not sure if that is big enough for an aiptasia eating filefish? I’m sure my lfs would let me return it though. I have heard about Berghia but not sure where to get them from, also don’t want them dieing after they eat all the aiptasia.

Saltyunderground.com is where many here get them. I've purchased from them and wasn't disappointed.

 

[clownfish07]

Saltyunderground.com is where many here get them.

Alright will check it out, thanks.

 

[N.Sreefer]

Alright will check it out, thanks.

If you have any clubs in the area or know another local reefer you could switch between tanks with someone. Once they eliminate all your aiptasia it can go in your buddies tank and vice versa. They only live 10 to 12 months, but if you get 2 they may breed.

 

[Mikedawg]

Maybe I was just lucky - the "real" peppermint shrimp eliminated mine. Do a search here and you'll find several different strategies to experiment with

 

[LeftyReefer]

I bought two peppermint shrimp and they ate all the aiptasia in my tank the very first night I had them. Haven't seen a single aiptasia since... I did not have a bad problem though... I only had like 4 or 5 small aiptasia in my tank when I bought the shrimp. Gone in 1 night with the shrimp. paid $8 ea for them from the lfs. Quick and easy.