Moving tank with aiptasia in it?
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thegunslinger
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Light it on fire.
melypr1985
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I'd talk them down on price. I dont care what they are asking for it. Then chuck the rock and buy new. That's aweful. Chuck the rock, drain the water and try not to disturb the sand if you plan on keeping it. Though, might as well just chuck that too. Bag the fish, disassemble and move it home. Make sure you have the new live rock ready to rock. You'll need it to keep the tank from a major cycle. You might still get a small mini cycle, but that's ok and workable.
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More useful answer than what I said previously): the rock and sand is most likely going to be a major pain in the rear, so go into this with the assumption that you're only buying a tank with whatever equipment is in the set-up (if you can list that out for us, we can help you figure out what else you might be needing), and a clown. It's going to be so much easier for you to just buy new sand and rock. If you do decide to go through the hassle of battling the aiptasia, we can help you with that too.
I agree with other posters that if you were to purchase this setup it would be far easier to get new sand and rock. This looks like a 46 gallon bowfront with no sump from the pics. I used to have this tank and while it was fun and served me well, I would suggest hanging in there and waiting for a deal on a better setup more suitable for a reef. I think in the long run you will spend less money, and enjoy the hobby more that way. Good luck regardless of your decision.
Brian Kim
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It looks like a small pico tank made by sun sun to me. I would just go with a new system, not worth paying $ for someone else headache...lol
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You might be onto something. The stand is clearly a Sun Sun... How big is this tank @DeborahH?
If it is a pico tank which are fairly inexpensive, this system should not be worth more than the clown itself, but if it is a 46 gallon (or a decent size tank), then it is work a bit more.
I have seen some tanks with aiptasia and the owner did not seem to care. I even bought a frag or two from one, and they spread in my tank, but my peppermint shrimp took care of them within a week.
I would buy this tank, if the price was right. If you want to be rid the aiptasia, take a torch to them. Use a pluming or a cooking torch, it would be easier and faster than a lighter. I am not sure what that much residue would do to the equilibrium of thank, but it might be a good idea to keep the clown in a separate tank and run some carbon for a couple days. Once you burn off most of the aptaisia, drop in a peppermint shrimp (or two, depending on the size of the tank) to clean up the rest of the nuisance...
