Killing Aiptasia w/ a twist, need advise

95harley

95harley

Active Member
I'm currently breaking down my 75 FOWLR and I'd like to use the rock in my 240g Reef however it has some aiptasia on it.
I have lots of options that I could follow:
1. Put the LR in Freshwater
2. Pull it out and let it dry
3. Soak it Joe's Juice
4. ???
Any one have any suggestions as to a way to clean the rock without turning it into dead white rock.
 
ibanez

ibanez

Member
I would individually spot treat each aptasia because if joes juice is anything like aiptasia x, it will bleach your coralline.
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator
If the reef tank is already cycled, I do not recommend soaking in FW unless you plan on cycling these rocks again. A quick FW did will not kill most aiptasia.
I would spot treat rather than soak. Anything that kills aiptasia can usually kill many other things (usually beneficial things) so soaking in joe's juice, which is lemon juice isn't a good idea.
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator
Originally Posted by d-man
http:///forum/post/3245776
peppermint shrimp
Peppermint shrimp are not a guarantee, more of a 50% chance that they'll eat aiptasia. When they do eat them, they'll usually only eat the smaller ones, once they get any size to the, 99% of peppermints leave them alone.
 
mech-a-nic

mech-a-nic

Member
Pepermints work good to keep them down. I keep pepermints and spot treat them as they pop up. I boiled a rock and washed it it fresh water let it dry and within 2 weeks in a diferent tank some poped up! they are tuff

Good Luck
 
davmul

davmul

Member
Every animal is different but I have had great success with peppermint shrimp. Last weekend I picked up some new liverock rubble to add to my sump and discovered a couple nems after getting it home. I placed in the DT and the shrimp ate the apistasia before it even fully extended! These were very small specimens but I was amazed at how fast they took it out. They are so cheap you won't be out much if it doesn't work.
 
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