Cool thread on an killing aiptasia with a laser

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2090418

 

Just in case no one has looked at this, thought I would share in case someone has one laying around and wants to try it out and let us know how it works.

[tightline]

got laser and aiptasia going to try now will let you know if it workes

[Guest thefishman65]

What power laser? I can get a 20mw green, but I am not sure it is enough.

[tightline]

ok lazer batt LOW from playing with the dog "border collie mix" who is ADDICTED to it any way gave it a try ..they pooped all over didnt shrivel up but looks like there mouthes might be damaged need to get fresh batt and give another try if they die will keep posted

[Guest thefishman65]

How many mW is that laser?

[Coral Hind]

This will be awesome if it really works.

[rioreef]

Make's you feel like your Captain Kirk....fire phasers on my mark....FIRE!

[dbartco]

I thoguht i saw 2W somewhere. In air, 400 degree pssible

[jyi2101]

does that work w bristleworms and asterinas too/?

[bankyf]

I have that same laser if anyone local wants to give it a try. I have my doubts about the success and the risk of damaging your eyes by focusing on something so close is not worth it. It will burn things like paper and plastic from a few feet away, but a tank full of water is quite a heatsink.

[davelin315]

If you were closer I'd try it. I have some recent school donations that have some aiptasia and a few that have made a comeback in my tub of spare rock.

[Chad]

I can barely restrain myself from making Austin Powers references, I love it!!

[GraffitiSpotCorals]

Bankyf if you ever come around Manassas we can try it at my house.

 

 

[Guest thefishman65]

I think I have found everything needed for about $155. Anyone else interested?

[hypertech]

Interested, yes. Funded, no.

 

If someone has one and wants to try it, I've got a few aiptasia that could be lasered and have no problem trying it out on my tank.

[Origami]

Someone ought to try this with a laser diode from a 16x DVD burner and see if it works. There are plenty of vids on Youtube that show you how. Please be aware, though, that lasers can cause permanent eye damage. Be sure that you understand proper handling procedures and wear appropriate protection.