chrisncarrieb
Member
I see so many posts of people almost frantic to get rid of the aiptasia...but why? I think its kinda pretty.
Aiptasia...why so bad?
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bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by chana
http:///forum/post/2517679
If you like the way they look then
Its like dandilions in your front yard.
dandilions look ok (by themselves) but you still remove them from your lawn
They are considered weeds in a reef tank
dandelions looks ok until your yard is covered in them, then you get mad because it looks junky....same with aiptasia....they arent that bad here and there, but give it time and your tank will be covered in it AND it will sting everything.
http:///forum/post/2517679
If you like the way they look then
Its like dandilions in your front yard.
dandilions look ok (by themselves) but you still remove them from your lawn
They are considered weeds in a reef tank
dandelions looks ok until your yard is covered in them, then you get mad because it looks junky....same with aiptasia....they arent that bad here and there, but give it time and your tank will be covered in it AND it will sting everything.
sk8shorty01
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2517729
dandelions looks ok until your yard is covered in them, then you get mad because it looks junky....same with aiptasia....they arent that bad here and there, but give it time and your tank will be covered in it AND it will sting everything.
Thats a great explaination. I didn't really ever think about it that way but its a good way of putting it. I guess that is why I am not a big xenia fan, I just think that they take over and start to look "trashy" if you don't keep on top of it.
http:///forum/post/2517729
dandelions looks ok until your yard is covered in them, then you get mad because it looks junky....same with aiptasia....they arent that bad here and there, but give it time and your tank will be covered in it AND it will sting everything.
Thats a great explaination. I didn't really ever think about it that way but its a good way of putting it. I guess that is why I am not a big xenia fan, I just think that they take over and start to look "trashy" if you don't keep on top of it.
alyssia
Active Member
Originally Posted by sk8shorty01
http:///forum/post/2517843
Thats a great explaination. I didn't really ever think about it that way but its a good way of putting it. I guess that is why I am not a big xenia fan, I just think that they take over and start to look "trashy" if you don't keep on top of it.
I think GSP takes over too...
http:///forum/post/2517843
Thats a great explaination. I didn't really ever think about it that way but its a good way of putting it. I guess that is why I am not a big xenia fan, I just think that they take over and start to look "trashy" if you don't keep on top of it.
I think GSP takes over too...
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by alyssia
http:///forum/post/2517845
I think GSP takes over too...
dunno, my gsp hasn't overgrown anything, and id love it to
http:///forum/post/2517845
I think GSP takes over too...
dunno, my gsp hasn't overgrown anything, and id love it to
alyssia
Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2517870
dunno, my gsp hasn't overgrown anything, and id love it to
I wish I could stop mine..it is killing my shrooms.
http:///forum/post/2517870
dunno, my gsp hasn't overgrown anything, and id love it to
I wish I could stop mine..it is killing my shrooms.
t316
Active Member
My new friend is Joe's Juice. I have killed hundreds of aptasia lately. But what I wasn't told was that xenia hates it too. I wouldn't say it's dead, but a few xenia heads have curled up real tight and appear very hesitant to come back out. So if you are trying to get to both, there you go
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by alyssia
http:///forum/post/2517873
I wish I could stop mine..it is killing my shrooms.
razorblade and ship to me
http:///forum/post/2517873
I wish I could stop mine..it is killing my shrooms.
razorblade and ship to me
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by Condyman
http:///forum/post/2517902
Question Though, AIP's only sting fish and corals that touch it correct ??
yes...but they grow very large, and spread very fast...so if you say i'll just keep it in that area...the chances it stays there is slim to none...it will spread when you don't even see it.
http:///forum/post/2517902
Question Though, AIP's only sting fish and corals that touch it correct ??
yes...but they grow very large, and spread very fast...so if you say i'll just keep it in that area...the chances it stays there is slim to none...it will spread when you don't even see it.
alyssia
Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2517901
razorblade and ship to me
I wish I could...I can never get it to peel off of the rock. I just end up shreading it.
http:///forum/post/2517901
razorblade and ship to me
I wish I could...I can never get it to peel off of the rock. I just end up shreading it.
bronco300
Active Member
Originally Posted by Condyman
http:///forum/post/2518003
Can they spew toxins in the water and irritate the fish?
The only reason I'm asking is bc my Y tang has been acting funny, and i just realize that it started around the time i discovered 3 AIP's (approx 1inch each) in my tank.
not that i'm aware of
http:///forum/post/2518003
Can they spew toxins in the water and irritate the fish?
The only reason I'm asking is bc my Y tang has been acting funny, and i just realize that it started around the time i discovered 3 AIP's (approx 1inch each) in my tank.
not that i'm aware of
drewissett
Member
Originally Posted by alyssia
http:///forum/post/2517969
I wish I could...I can never get it to peel off of the rock. I just end up shreading it.
I had the same problem with these, I got 3 peppermint shrimp and all 8 of my AIPS were gone within about 2 days... And the peppermint shrimp have tons of personality and are a blast to have!
http:///forum/post/2517969
I wish I could...I can never get it to peel off of the rock. I just end up shreading it.
I had the same problem with these, I got 3 peppermint shrimp and all 8 of my AIPS were gone within about 2 days... And the peppermint shrimp have tons of personality and are a blast to have!
brewski4u1
Member
i read somwhere on this site that aips keep ich away! how is that possible!????
darknes
Active Member
Originally Posted by Brewski4u1
http:///forum/post/2519014
i read somwhere on this site that aips keep ich away! how is that possible!????
I think that's false.
http:///forum/post/2519014
i read somwhere on this site that aips keep ich away! how is that possible!????
I think that's false.
brewski4u1
Member
Originally Posted by Darknes
http:///forum/post/2519139
I think that's false.
the only reason i'm asking is b/c i'm pretty sure it was Beth who said it! and from what i have gathered beth is the go to on fish diseases so by her saying that i was just wondering??
http:///forum/post/2519139
I think that's false.
the only reason i'm asking is b/c i'm pretty sure it was Beth who said it! and from what i have gathered beth is the go to on fish diseases so by her saying that i was just wondering??
