Brown corals

[something'sfishy]

hello...
I've got these brown creatures in my tank and they're multiplying fast..how can I minimize these stuff?

 

[andymi]

What do they look like?
What are your levels?
What type of lighting etc?
-Andy

 

[something'sfishy]

they have long tentacles and they sprout like mushrooms inside the tank...brown color, with long neck....all parameters are ok

 

[@knight]

aptasia maybe???
does it look like......
this:

 

[t4stock]

Why exactly is Aiptasia "bad"? I'm a newbie, and I notice a lot of commentary on these suckas

 

[flydan]

Hey,
They are bad because they spread quickly and sting anything that they get close to. I added one peppermint shrimp to my tank when I noticed one in my tank. The next morning it was gone. About a month later I added a piece of lr that had one on it. (lfs guy couldn't get it off.) The next morning it was gone too! Great little critters. Try one, you'll like it!

 

[@knight]

i use kalk as well, but I have had more success using the needle to penetrate the stalk and then filling them full of kalk.

 

[big dave]

Give them a shot o' Kalk! Thats the best treatment to get rid of those lil suckers. I have heard people say just injecting hot water in them will kill them but, IMO, this doesnt work. Just my 2 cents.

 

[something'sfishy]

Yes, they look like that one in the picture...I will try that procedure with a syringe.
Thanks

 

[something'sfishy]

opps. I forgot...what's the proportion of the kalw with R.O.
btw, my lfs advised me to use rice vinegar..is this effective and less dangerous to my tank? what do you think guys?

 

[q]

As much as you can to nuke them.
Mix up a normal batch of kalc but use it before everything settles for a bit more punch.
[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: Plato ]

 

[something'sfishy]

I followed what you've suggested and they really work.....Thanks, guys..
[ October 29, 2001: Message edited by: Something'sFishy ]

 

[something'sfishy]

Btw, how can we avoid them multiplying so fast?

 

[@knight]

you just have to kill them all. they are excellent survivors.
BTW, if you dont want to spend $15 on kalkwasser, you can use Pickling lime from your grocery store. it only costs $2 and is the SAME stuff.