molcott April 20, 2020 Share April 20, 2020 well do to my working insane hours and neglecting my tank it has been completely overrun by aiptasia so I think I may pull all the fish out and start a new tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphodent April 20, 2020 Share April 20, 2020 Peppermint shrimp that eats aptasia? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImGoingCoastal April 20, 2020 Share April 20, 2020 Order a boat load of peppermint shrimp and let em loose in your tank. Then sell most or all of them on here when they've fixed your problem...Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott April 20, 2020 Author Share April 20, 2020 I thought about that but there is alot of aitasia in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds April 20, 2020 Share April 20, 2020 You can get a matted file fish. It will eat it all and be a lot cheaper then 30 shrimp. or depending on what corals you have you can get a butterfly fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphodent April 20, 2020 Share April 20, 2020 A lot of different approach but also best to take out the big ones with kalk/water mix and let the shrimps/fish take care of it too.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott April 20, 2020 Author Share April 20, 2020 I think I may try replacing most of the rock and get some critters to eat the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 21, 2020 Share April 21, 2020 Please don't be deferred by this small issue! Peppermint shrimp will crush your issue, but Leeds is right, get a filefish, it'll munch em up for cheaper. Every prolific infestation just needs time to equal back into goodness. If you're interested, I need a CUC from Reef Cleaners again, so happy to let you piggy back if need be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds April 21, 2020 Share April 21, 2020 (edited) How big is the tank? And how bad is the issue. Changing out all your rock cause cause more issues with a mini cycle that could cause even more issues. file fish are kool. Great personalities and love to munch on aptasia. and they are an inexpensive to boot. Edited April 21, 2020 by epleeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott April 21, 2020 Author Share April 21, 2020 I've got marine pure blocks in the sump and only replacing a few rocks at a time so shouldn't be too big a deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar April 21, 2020 Share April 21, 2020 Do you have a reef and corals worth saving? If so, you would do better with biological controls like peppermint shrimp, filefish, and nudis. If your tank is ready for a reboot, then go ahead and remove the lifestock and replace all the rock. You'll get rid of most of the aiptasia quickly, but there are sure to be remnants somewhere. On your corals, in your overflow or sump, inside your plumbing, etc. They'll return and you'll still need biological controls in the long run to keep them from exploding. FWIW, I always include an aiptasia-eater when making a livestock list for a new tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFR April 21, 2020 Share April 21, 2020 Replacing rocks will not solve the issue and despite having marine pure blocks, your tank will likely still be thrown off balance. Depending on the size of tank, and fish and coral stocking, you can choose from a number of biological control. File fish are fine, but Hey also have an affinity for zoas. Generally peppermint shrimp would be a safe bet in ‘reef’ systems as most people shy away from fish that eat shrimps. Nudis are pretty good also, but come at a decent price tag for something that you WON’T see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFR April 21, 2020 Share April 21, 2020 ^what he said, funny I was basically typing the same thing at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewillsmiff April 22, 2020 Share April 22, 2020 Noticed a couple of heads (?) of aptasia growing out of one of my zoas, took delivery of two peppermint shrimp. Hoping those take care of the problem, can't find the shrimp they're great at hiding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molcott April 24, 2020 Author Share April 24, 2020 To be clear I wasn't replacing all the rock just a couple pieces that were completely covered and I am picking up a filefish today thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFR April 26, 2020 Share April 26, 2020 Nice and good luck! Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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