Anyone have any pics of a tank overtaken by aiptasia?

[mrdc]

A friend of mine sent me some pictures of his tank and I pointed out that he had 4 - 5 big heads of aiptasia. I told him that they were a pest anemone and that they could take over his take and sting whatever corals they come in contact with. His wife likes the way they look and won't get rid of them. I would like to show him a picture of what happens when they are left unchecked. Most people here (myself included) get rid of them on the first sign of seeing a single polyp. So does anyone have a picture of some out of control aiptasia growth? Thanks.

 

[pallan]

i saw one on here a few days ago ill look to see if i can find it again. Same story tho--- guys wife liked them and made him keep them. now he has a forest lol

 

[pallan]

ahhh found it.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=244777

 

[hagfish]

If she likes them, then it could be replaced with a curly Q anemone. They are similar and somewhat related from what I've read. But they are much bigger and they do not spread like aiptasia. They look a little better too IMO.

 

[petieaztec]

thats sad they look like they put a lot of work into the tank.....

 

[mrdc]

Thanks for the picture. I will pass it along.

 

[wangotango]

i think using some joe's juice wouldnt have taken as long as all of the santa-photo editing

 

[reef diver]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
i think using some joe's juice wouldnt have taken as long as all of the santa-photo editing

HE said he couldnt, because his calcium levels were already through the roof last time he tried.

 

[petieaztec]

yeah he would have to use a lot of joe's juice and would probably ruin his tank. He could do like 4 of them before a water change. but then i guess they would reproduce by the next change day....... man that is a horror story. :scared:

 

[wangotango]

it was a joke.