Removing rock with aiptasia

[Lps_lover12]

So I have a piece of rock in my tank that I want to take out. It has a massive aiptasia behind it that I can barley see. Explains why just when I think I got all the aiptasia it always comes back in no time, and I can’t reach it to inject it with aiptasia X. It also has zoas on it which I really don’t like either, so I’m wondering can I just pull the rock out? My worry is that 1. The aiptasia will sense it and start releasing to spread itself before it dies and 2. Taking any zoas/palys out of water freaks me out. I’m probably overreacting but want to be safe when it comes to that, I don’t want it to release anything as I’ve read some horror stories with them.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Aiptasia won't release spores when moved, also using any product like Aiptasia X will just spread it, which is probably why it isnt the only one in your tank. You can take the palys/zoas out and toss the rock, just don't, you know, boil them or eat them, wash your hands after and it will be fine.

 

[Lps_lover12]

Aiptasia won't release spores when moved, also using any product like Aiptasia X will just spread it, which is probably why it isnt the only one in your tank. You can take the palys/zoas out and toss the rock, just don't, you know, boil them...

Is it cause they can sense the aiptasia X before you inject it and release? I got 3 peppermint shrimp to hopefully help, any other tips to rid them is appreciated

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Is it cause they can sense the aiptasia X before you inject it and release? I got 3 peppermint shrimp to hopefully help, any other tips to rid them is appreciated

Aiptasia are capable of regenerating the entire organism from a single cell, after the application, any cell that is not killed by the solution can (and most likely will) go on to create another aiptasia. @ISpeakForTheSeas can teach you more about the reproduction via spores if you're interested

 

[vetteguy53081]

So I have a piece of rock in my tank that I want to take out. It has a massive aiptasia behind it that I can barley see. Explains why just when I think I got all the aiptasia it always comes back in no time, and I can’t reach it to inject it with aiptasia X. It also has zoas on it which I really don’t like either, so I’m wondering can I just pull the rock out? My worry is that 1. The aiptasia will sense it and start releasing to spread itself before it dies and 2. Taking any zoas/palys out of water freaks me out. I’m probably overreacting but want to be safe when it comes to that, I don’t want it to release anything as I’ve read some horror stories with them.

yes you can or turn rock and using a syringe or pipette, inject either lemon juice or better yet. . kalkwasser powder mixed with tank water into a paste the consistency of toothpaste and inject into the very center core and it will melt away