What is this Majano? Aptasia? other?

[PizzaIan339]

Maybe Emergency maybe not I noticed 2 of these guys over the past week and I do not know what they are.

This one is more reddish.

The other is more brownish with some red but I have not Seen it since I covered it with glue and a small rock.

Whatever it is if it is a pest how can I remove it?

 

[Mikeltee]

File Fish. They are pretty much unavoidable. If you use Aptasia X or a majano wand it will just make them spread quicker. Yiu might get lucky with peppermint shrimp but I have been through a few dozen and only had one batch that ate them. They don't last long either. I've had my file fish for 4 years and haven't seen a nem since. They are cheap too. Nudis are an expensive option but they will die off quick as well. You need something in there that constantly hunts... a file fish. Or just deal with it. If you leave it alone it won't spread quick. You can also take a ball of epoxy and cover the whole.

I'd address the bubble algae as well. Vibrant is the only thing that worked for me. Emerald crabs cant keep up so are a waste of time but cool to watch.

 

[PizzaIan339]

I just removed the first red one on the rock because as my LFS says “when in dought throw it out”

 

[PizzaIan339]

File Fish. They are pretty much unavoidable. If you use Aptasia X or a majano wand it will just make them spread quicker. Yiu might get lucky with peppermint shrimp but I have been through a few dozen and only had one batch that ate them. They don't last long either. I've had my file fish for 4 years and haven't seen a nem since. They are cheap too. Nudis are an expensive option but they will die off quick as well. You need something in there that constantly hunts... a file fish. Or just deal with it. If you leave it alone it won't spread quick. You can also take a ball of epoxy and cover the whole.

I would think my only option would be peppermint shrimps as a filefish would be to big for a 15 gal with clowns.

 

[Oiseaufeu]

I had something similar and it disapeared for some reasons. I have a photo of it on my phone as well.

 

[Mikeltee]

Ahh sorry that's too small. Try the epoxy. There's a vendor that guarantees their peppermint eat aptasia. Maybe someone will post it. In my experience most don't. They are a cool addition to the tank though. Most I got out of a batch was 6 months.

 

[PizzaIan339]

Ahh sorry that's too small. Try the epoxy. There's a vendor that guarantees their peppermint eat aptasia. Maybe someone will post it. In my experience most don't. They are a cool addition to the tank though. Most I got out of a batch was 6 months.

Ok thanks!

 

[PizzaIan339]

If this is a Majano problem witch I believe it is how can I get it out?

 

[twentyleagues]

If this is a Majano problem witch I believe it is how can I get it out?

It's aptasia.

 

[PizzaIan339]

It's aptasia.

Ok well in that case since it is so small should I get a peppermint, get buddy or some other way?

 

[twentyleagues]

if you can remove what its on manual removal with a pick or razor blade works well. Dont do this in tank.

 

[PizzaIan339]

if you can remove what its on manual removal with a pick or razor blade works well. Dont do this in tank.

Ok I will do that if I see more!

 

[PizzaIan339]

Is there any way to garentee the peppermint eat aiptasia? Or at least up my chances? Specific species? Color pattern? Thanks!

 

[PizzaIan339]

Bump!

 

[Katrina71]

Nudibranch work great!

 

[PizzaIan339]

Nudibranch work great!

Ok thanks I may do that if it gets bad!

 

[Katrina71]

Ok thanks I may do that if it gets bad!

Good luck!

 

[Roatan Reef]

It's aiptasia.

Peppermint Shrimp or F-Aiptasia.

Also Coral Putty works to smother them on ledges or angles you don't want to accidentally drip F-Aiptasia on corals below.

I've had success with all 3 and am now aiptasia free.

 

[PizzaIan339]

It's aiptasia.

Peppermint Shrimp or F-Aiptasia.

Also Coral Putty works to smother them on ledges or angles you don't want to accidentally drip F-Aiptasia on corals below.

I've had success with all 3 and am now aiptasia free.

Ok thanks! I asked above but are there any species of peppermint shrimp that are more likely to eat aptasia?

 

[PizzaIan339]

I went to my LFS and picked up this peppermint (or I think it is) this weekend!

Hopefully between me and this guy I can at least control if not eliminate the aptasia!