Zoanthid pest issue ID
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Hydroids:
Agreed with hydroids:
I've heard smothering the hydroids with kalk paste may work, but here are some other threads with suggestions that might be helpful:
Hydroids: a reference to some strategies
Like many of us, I have had problems on and off over the years with Hydroids. The ones that have always given me the most problems are the common ones that almost look like a smaller and darker version of the beginner coral called Yellow Polyps. But the colonial Hydroid is much smaller than...www.reef2reef.com
Hydroids - How do I eliminate- They have taken over my tank
So I have this stuff that has pretty much taken over my tank and I can't get rid of it. I'm looking for an ID and an eradication plan that is anything short of a total teardown.
These may help:
Edit: A relevant link in post 7 of the link above:Fenbendazole dip for blue clove polyp/hydroids.
FYI So I had more than few blue clove and what i believe are hydroids pop up on a few frags and start spreading in the frag system. I didn't want to start out treating the whole system so I picked the most populated frags to treat. I mixed 1/4 gram of Fenbendazole with 1 cup of saltwater as a...
Here it is! Fenbendazole use against hydroids
Hi all! Well after getting a lot of questions about the use of fenbendazol I figured I would write this up. This is for informational purposes and I will not be held liable for improper use. Fenbendazol must be used exactly as I instruct or run the risk of a tank crash. Now lets get to it! So...
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SomeHappyFish
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Will do a peroxyde dip, brush them, then apply lemon juice to none zoanthid part and see..
They were 7$ zoanthid but I hope they survive
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SomeHappyFish
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Its wierd, my zoanthid were fine for weeks then this happened.I had a similar things.
peroxide help.
it came back a little after a few days, then disappeared without intervention.
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SomeHappyFish
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This is after a 3% peroxide dip 50ml in 500ml of water.
Considered medium strenght by this guide
humble.fish
We will see the results soon, good or bad haha.
Considered medium strenght by this guide
Peroxide dipping guidelines (for corals)
A while back Justin Credabel published this chart detailing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide appropriate for dipping various genera of corals. I've used these guidelines myself a few times to remove algae from coral frags and it's been quite effective. Justin Credabel's hydrogen...
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We will see the results soon, good or bad haha.
PocketGoose
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I've dealt with a different species in my tank - cutting out fine particle foods has helped tons and most are restricted to the undersides of rocks now. Not sure if this a catch all for every type of hydroid but something to consider.
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SomeHappyFish
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so little update, the peroxide did **** all... They are now back in force and everywhere on my rocks...
I went to my local LFS and picked up 2 more tiny blue legs, 1 peppermint shrimp and 1 emerald crab because I have read on some forums about them eating it the hydroids.
I will be updating this in a few days or week if I notice anything to help anyone with the same issue.
I went to my local LFS and picked up 2 more tiny blue legs, 1 peppermint shrimp and 1 emerald crab because I have read on some forums about them eating it the hydroids.
I will be updating this in a few days or week if I notice anything to help anyone with the same issue.
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SomeHappyFish
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Doing a peroxide dip, adding a crab and shrimp while also feeding less particulates seemed to have worked. I don't see them anymore but my zoa seems to have been stinged. They haven't opened yet since.
