Hitchhiker Idenification

brokendeck

Active Member
We have 2 hitchhikers in our tank and want to know if they are good or bad.
Pictures aren't the best in the world, but maybe you can help.
Thanks!



 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Brokendeck
http:///forum/post/3026657
What is the best method to kill them?
IMO...Get some Peppermint shrimp...I had a couple (aptasia) in my 54G..I put 3 peppermints in...they are gone....
The peppermints they sell on this site...like aptasia
 

i<3reefs

Member
You can inject them with some strong salt water by needle. That always seemed to do the trick. I don't know how old of a method this is, but that is how I was told to kill them a few years ago :)
Good Luck
 

brokendeck

Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3026665
IMO...Get some Peppermint shrimp...I had a couple (aptasia) in my 54G..I put 3 peppermints in...they are gone....
The peppermints they sell on this site...like aptasia


What else do peppermints eat besides this? Remember our tank just finshed its cycle. Thats y I am asking.
 

renogaw

Active Member
peppermints will eat just about anything.
i know people say joe's juice, but i just used Aiptasia-X from red sea (i believe) and it was amazing how quickly the darn things melted from it.
 

brokendeck

Active Member
Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/3026721
peppermints will eat just about anything.
i know people say joe's juice, but i just used Aiptasia-X from red sea (i believe) and it was amazing how quickly the darn things melted from it.
Eat everything? I dont really have any growth in my tank yet, thats y Im a little worried ab getting a peppermint since someone said it was a option.
Do peppermints eat corals?
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Brokendeck
http:///forum/post/3026729
Eat everything? I dont really have any growth in my tank yet, thats y Im a little worried ab getting a peppermint since someone said it was a option.
Do peppermints eat corals?
My peppermints do not eat corals...I am pretty sure they in general don't either. They eat anything you feed your tank, they are scavengers too...They will not eat your fish either
This is from this site:
The Peppermint Shrimp is a very popular shrimp because of its desire to eat nuisance glass anemones (Aiptasia). The body of the Peppermint shrimp is fairly transparent with red stripes that run parallel along their body. These Shrimp are very easy to care for and prefer to be kept in groups. They should be fed daily and will not harm other shrimp. Peppermint Shrimp grow very quickly and will molt regularily. These Shrimp have been known to spawn in aquariums. They are a great addition to any tank. These are true Caribbean Peppermint Shrimp.
Shrimp belong to the Class Crustacea and Order Decapoda, which is characterized by two pair of antennae, three body parts, and five pairs of legs. The head of Shrimp is connected to the thorax and covered by a shell called carapace. The antennae of Shrimp are normally long and thin and serve the Shrimp as extended eyes. Shrimp have highly developed abdomens which allows for quick movement. In order for Shrimp to grow they need to shed their exoskeleton, a process called "molting", which allows them to remove their restricting shell and begin a new one. Often times in the home aquarium Shrimp will leave this translucent shell in full view so it can serve as a distraction while the Shrimp finds a hiding place and allows its new shell to harden.
Size: up to 3/4 inch
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Flake, Pellet
Origin: Caribbean
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Brokendeck
http:///forum/post/3026820
it says reef sasafe but not coral safe lol
WHERE?????
I think you must be jokin

ANYWAY...I have them...they ate my aptasia..nothing else but food I put in.
I have a thing about putting stuff in my tank...a lot of people do it...I'm OCD when it comes to adding chemical to the tank
 

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Brokendeck
http:///forum/post/3026724
If noone knows, Im new to saltwater. Why are aiptasia bad? Just would like to know.
Sorry...I ignored that one.....
Yes to what Frightmare said, and they also multipy quick and will take over a tank....KILL THEM!!!!
 

brokendeck

Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3026840
Sorry...I ignored that one.....
Yes to what Frightmare said, and they also multipy quick and will take over a tank....KILL THEM!!!!

Off to the LFS well i guess you would call it that, but there over a hour away!
Going to get 3 peppermints and some LR. Thanks everyone, yall are the best!
 
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