Aptasia or Featherduster???
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funkysean5
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Do you have any pics?
florida joe
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2882796
Does Aptasia retract like a featherduater? I thought I saw something that looked more like aptasia, but when I went to touch it it retracted....
Did it retract within a tube or into your rockwork or substraight?
http:///forum/post/2882796
Does Aptasia retract like a featherduater? I thought I saw something that looked more like aptasia, but when I went to touch it it retracted....
Did it retract within a tube or into your rockwork or substraight?
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2882819
So what I saw could be aptasia? It is in my seahorse tank, so I need to be very careful what I use to get rid of it...any suggestions?
Yes, it could be, but need to see a pic (close up). Like Joe is getting at, aptasia is generally directly on the rock and will retreat straight in. A feather duster usually has a tube body, with the feathers coming out of the top, so when he retreats, you would still see the tube.
Not sure about treating in a horse tank. I have never had horses so I'm unfamilar with their tolerance levels. I do know they are very delicate.
http:///forum/post/2882819
So what I saw could be aptasia? It is in my seahorse tank, so I need to be very careful what I use to get rid of it...any suggestions?
Yes, it could be, but need to see a pic (close up). Like Joe is getting at, aptasia is generally directly on the rock and will retreat straight in. A feather duster usually has a tube body, with the feathers coming out of the top, so when he retreats, you would still see the tube.
Not sure about treating in a horse tank. I have never had horses so I'm unfamilar with their tolerance levels. I do know they are very delicate.
mantisman51
Active Member
Get peppermint shrimp.I had 1 aiptasia and it soon had 30-40 baby aiptasia all over the tank.I got 6 peppermints and within 4 weeks all were gone, except the VERY large first one. It retracts into the rocks so far and at an angle to where I can't stab it with a syringe. I'm still trying to figure out how to kill it.
mantisman51
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Here's what mine looks like(only it's grown ALOT):
natclanwy
Active Member
Aiptasia have distinct tenticles that you could count in a few minutes they also look similar to large palys if you are familiar with them. Where feather dusters have very fine hair like structures and would be impossible to count the hairs unless you had a magnifying glass and several hours.
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by mantisman51
http:///forum/post/2883934
Get peppermint shrimp.I had 1 aiptasia and it soon had 30-40 baby aiptasia all over the tank.I got 6 peppermints and within 4 weeks all were gone, except the VERY large first one. It retracts into the rocks so far and at an angle to where I can't stab it with a syringe. I'm still trying to figure out how to kill it.
You don't have to "stab" it with the syringe....Just hold the syringe about an inch or less above him and squirt it directly at him. For a about 1/2 second he will just stay there, coated in it, probably trying to figure out if it's food or something bad, but then he will shrivel up and die....
http:///forum/post/2883934
Get peppermint shrimp.I had 1 aiptasia and it soon had 30-40 baby aiptasia all over the tank.I got 6 peppermints and within 4 weeks all were gone, except the VERY large first one. It retracts into the rocks so far and at an angle to where I can't stab it with a syringe. I'm still trying to figure out how to kill it.
You don't have to "stab" it with the syringe....Just hold the syringe about an inch or less above him and squirt it directly at him. For a about 1/2 second he will just stay there, coated in it, probably trying to figure out if it's food or something bad, but then he will shrivel up and die....
mantisman51
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I think I got it with boiling water tonight.I was able to stick it, and it did retract, but I shot 10 mL of boiling water directly into the crevice.It sent out a large slime stream, so I hope it's dead.
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by mantisman51
http:///forum/post/2884387
I think I got it with boiling water tonight.I was able to stick it, and it did retract, but I shot 10 mL of boiling water directly into the crevice.It sent out a large slime stream, so I hope it's dead.
If it comes back, refer to post # 13.....
The slime is a good sign, but not necessarily a guarantee that he's dead. You could have just pissed him off and that was his defense mechanism. Give him a good "coat" of Joe's Juice, and you won't see that one again.
http:///forum/post/2884387
I think I got it with boiling water tonight.I was able to stick it, and it did retract, but I shot 10 mL of boiling water directly into the crevice.It sent out a large slime stream, so I hope it's dead.
If it comes back, refer to post # 13.....
The slime is a good sign, but not necessarily a guarantee that he's dead. You could have just pissed him off and that was his defense mechanism. Give him a good "coat" of Joe's Juice, and you won't see that one again.
crabbychris
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the slime is a bad sign.....a very bad sign
normally that means he released his "eggs" and they are gonna multiply.
i have used aiptasia x to completely eradicate them and it is completely safe i even used an entire bottle in my tank in 2 days.
normally that means he released his "eggs" and they are gonna multiply.
i have used aiptasia x to completely eradicate them and it is completely safe i even used an entire bottle in my tank in 2 days.
mantisman51
Active Member
The aiptasia lives.It is smaller, but back out and annoying as ever.It is in a very deep recess on a piece of coral covered LR. It is the largest LR in the tank-probably 35-40 # and it supports all the rest of the LR. I am in a quandry.
pbnj
Member
Here's what I've done successfully to remove aiptasia.
1) Remove the LR/coral that is infected.
2) Scrape off the aiptasia with a sharp, pointy tool.
3) Take a Q-tip, dip the tip in some lime juice (like the one that comes in those lime-shaped containers), and dab it on the area to kill off any remaining pieces (i.e., the foot).
4) Dunk the LR/coral in a bucket of tank water to remove any excess lime juice.
5) Retun the LR/coral to the tank.
Never had to kill one in the tank, so I don't have any recommendations for that.
1) Remove the LR/coral that is infected.
2) Scrape off the aiptasia with a sharp, pointy tool.
3) Take a Q-tip, dip the tip in some lime juice (like the one that comes in those lime-shaped containers), and dab it on the area to kill off any remaining pieces (i.e., the foot).
4) Dunk the LR/coral in a bucket of tank water to remove any excess lime juice.
5) Retun the LR/coral to the tank.
Never had to kill one in the tank, so I don't have any recommendations for that.
crabbychris
Member
aiptasia X is the best for in tank use! buy it! get some! do it now!
meowzer
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Originally Posted by CRABBYCHRIS
http:///forum/post/2891534
aiptasia X is the best for in tank use! buy it! get some! do it now!
I'd rather not use any chemical if I don't have to..this is my seahorse tank...I'm going to re-order some peppermint shrimp and try them.
http:///forum/post/2891534
aiptasia X is the best for in tank use! buy it! get some! do it now!
I'd rather not use any chemical if I don't have to..this is my seahorse tank...I'm going to re-order some peppermint shrimp and try them.