Silly Aptasia Question

BfishLpond78 · Jan 22, 2014

I'm about to remove some rock from a frag tank that has a bunch of aptasia on it, is there a way i could dip the entire rock and not ruin the actual LR?

I'd like to be able to give it away to some members of my club if possible.

LPSGUY · Jan 22, 2014

You could take a little boiling water and dump it over the aptasia. Just know what ever the hot water hits it will most likely destroy and turn white. But no big deal it will purple up in no time.

Dragonreef202 · Jan 22, 2014

I have gotten rid of aptasia by taking the rick out and putting a flame to it. I would grab a peppermint shrimp. Mine also eat aptasia off rock .

Pulldeez · Jan 22, 2014

Peppermint shrimp is the way to go

Reefing Madness · Jan 22, 2014

Peppermint Shrimp
Peroxide Dipping
Blow torch (J/K)
Laser

Kelly · Jan 22, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
Peppermint Shrimp
Peroxide Dipping
Blow torch (J/K)
Laser

What's the best way to add salt to a new tank? The water has been dechlorinated and up to temp. I was thinking at first to just add it to the main tank but think it would dissolve into solution better by adding it in the sump tank next to the pump inlet. Just looking for a quick answer for a basic question. Nobody has answered my regular post I put up a little while ago.

BfishLpond78 · Jan 22, 2014

There are 6 peps in there now. I believe some are too big for them.

I was thinking about doing a peroxide dip. I'll give it a try!

BfishLpond78 · Jan 22, 2014

Kelly said:
What's the best way to add salt to a new tank? The water has been dechlorinated and up to temp. I was thinking at first to just add it to the main tank but think it would dissolve into solution better by adding it in the sump tank next to the pump inlet. Just looking for a quick answer for a basic question. Nobody has answered my regular post I put up a little while ago.

Is this a brand new tank with nothing in it yet?

If so you can add the salt directly to the tank and just wait for the salinity to stabilize.

If you're doing a water change its best to mix it seperatly and get the water up to temp.

Kelly · Jan 23, 2014

Thank you for your response. First things first since I also bought a RO/DI unit with my setup. Currently I have tap water in the tank that has been dechloreinated but upon the advice of others I will simply use the current water to finish sealing any small leaks then dump it and add RO/DI.

bigfoot86 · Jan 23, 2014

Peppermint shrimp or if you want to get rid of it quick just drop some boiling water on it. That will get rid of the sucker. I just had one pop up a month ago on one of my small pieces of rock that had no coral on it. I just simply got rid of the rock for good and said bye bye.

dlterry85 · Jan 23, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
Peppermint Shrimp
Peroxide Dipping
Blow torch (J/K)
Laser

I actually do use a blow torch... 100% effective for that stray stubborn one that nothing else works on.

reef4beer · Jan 23, 2014

Best way is to get rid of rock lol

I've tried everything, they go away and come back full force.

Reefing Madness · Jan 23, 2014

Kelly said:
What's the best way to add salt to a new tank? The water has been dechlorinated and up to temp. I was thinking at first to just add it to the main tank but think it would dissolve into solution better by adding it in the sump tank next to the pump inlet. Just looking for a quick answer for a basic question. Nobody has answered my regular post I put up a little while ago.

if its the first time then just add alittle at a time in front of a powerhead, if you just shake it in it will blow around and dissolve quickly.

Kelly · Jan 23, 2014

Thanks for your response on this matter. I'm very glad to be connected to so many people with similar interests. From earlier post, I've decided to stay completely away from tap and use what I have in place just to check for leaks and a proper running system.
, then drain it off. I'm in the process of installing my Rodi. Now, my biggest question is. .. Where to get a 65 gallon vertical plastic storage tank that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for shipping. I've found what I want for just a little over a hundred bucks but shipping is almost twice that. what the heck? Please advise I'm in the Wichita, Ks area and wanting to do it right the first time. Anybody in my area want to make friends and share ideas? Thanks again for everybody's help.

Reefing Madness · Jan 23, 2014

Give em a shout see if anyone comments here
Kansas City Reef Association (KCRA)

Kelly · Jan 23, 2014

Thanks for your help once again. I sent them a message and hopefully they'll answer back promptly. How long have you been doing salt water marine and what size tank are you running currently? I'm looking forward to getting further set up and appreciate your feed back in questions I have concerning the start up of a successful tank.

Kelly · Jan 23, 2014

I would like to see a bigger picture of the reef tank you have for your user ID profile picture.

Reefing Madness · Jan 24, 2014

Hi ya. My set up right now is 240g Mixed Reef tank. I have Softies and LPS.
If you click on the 240g tank shots in my Signature you will see my full set up. I also have shots in my album.
TheReefingMadness's's Library | Photobucket
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/members/reefing-madness-albums-240g-reef.html