Aptasia Control

[Guest Larry-T]

Well, I had an Aptasia outbreak in one of my tanks. I purchased 3 Peppermint Shrimp and turned them loose last Sunday.

 

This afternoon I noticed that the good-size Aptasia closest to the holes 2 of the three shrimp chose is now gone. Will keep watching for more good news.

 

<<** Larry **>>

[DCDeacon]

Good for you. So far I've had to resort to Joe's Juice. Hope they continue their good work.

[Guest mightymouse]

i just recently used a product by chem marin dont mmeber the name and in 3 hours my mejano was dead and floating and in 10 hours the 2 aptasia were gone id recommend this product to anyone

[Guest Larry-T]

If I can keep the Aptasia under control with Peppermint Shrimp, I'd rather keep using that method than any chemical treatment.

 

 

i just recently used a product by chem marin dont mmeber the name and in 3 hours my mejano was dead and floating and in 10 hours the 2 aptasia were gone id recommend this product to anyone

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[Guest Larry-T]

It's now been a week since I put three peppermint shrimp into my 30 gal with an Aptasia outbreak. The Aptasia are about 80% gone.

 

 

<<** Larry **>>

[DCDeacon]

I just picked up two from Roozens for my 75. I'm hoping for similar results. Using Joe's Juice just hasn't been good enough.

[pez]

Be advised that the shrimp will not limit themselves to aiptasia. Any cnidarian is subject to harvest once the aiptasia are no longer a viable food source.

 

Other information:

 

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/msubpesta.../aiptasia_p.htm

 

 

-Tom

[steveoutlaw]

I think I'm going to try the Joe's Juice first. I'm ordering from marine depot this week. See post in members discussion.

 

Steve

[GaryL]

some times with joes juice you might have to give the larger aptasia a double shot. and you might have to jam it in them when they close up. that is what i had to do. or you can try lemon juice straight from the lemon ive heard it works on manjano too.