Aptasia?

[Tim]

Wasent sure where to post this. I have a new growth in my tank, but its not algae. Looking around online the best description I can find for it is Aiptasia, or commonly called glass anemone. Its a furry little clear/brown looking thing that retracts as fast as lightning. Was wondering if anyone has had a problem with these and what they did to deal with them. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[Mandarin66]

It might be a feather duster

 

[Tim]

Well, I kindof thought that at first, and it still may be. I bought the tank used and it came with about 20 lbs, of live rock. The person i got it from told me he's never had anything in it but a few damsels. Its way to small for me to get a pic of. Do feather dusters retract in the blink of an eye like that?

 

[Mandarin66]

Yea when i turn my light it it closed

 

[bjohanson1234]

Looks like that? Not the white nudibranch, but the things in the back ground.

If it is, then you can try peppermint shrimp. Get at least 3 since they are hit or miss. Or you can try Apstasia X or Joe's Juice. Both products that do work. Especially when you just have one or two.

 

[Tim]

Yes, it looks very close to that, its tucked way up in a crevace in my rock. Is it something I really need to be concerned about? Theres only a few hermits and a damsel in the tank as its only a few months old. Just wondering if its harmless or if its something I need to eliminate right away.

 

[bjohanson1234]

It can sting other corals, and can quickly over take a tank. I say get rid of it when there are just a few, and not to wait until there are hundreds.

 

[NanoReefer]

thats aptasia big guy, from what i hear if you boil lemon juice and inject it into the base of the anemone it will die, or superglue over it when it closes

 

[Mandarin66]

thats aptasia big guy, from what i hear if you boil lemon juice and inject it into the base of the anemone it will die, or superglue over it when it closes

I heard that u can also sun drying it out? Does that work?

 

[Adam Picard]

I used Aptasia X to remove mine and have yet to see any other ones appear. Its very simple to use and effective.

 

[Waddi]

Yep Aiptasia X love it, worked wonders before i got my Pep shrimp.

 

[chuck78]

Aiptasia X

 

[NanoReefer]

drying in the sun works, it kills everything on the rock

 

[Mandarin66]

drying in the sun works, it kills everything on the rock

Cool lol

 

[Tim]

Well, I've got 3 pep shrimp on the way, I want to try that route first. If they dont do the trick then I'll resort to chemicals. I'll post my results once they get here and have a chance to get settled in....Thanks for all the great advice and suggestions:)

 

[Tim]

Just wanted to follow up, Just 3 days and 3 pep shrimp later and I have no more signs of the Aiptasia. Just wanted to post the results and thank everyone for the great advice.

 

[Mandarin66]

Just wanted to follow up, Just 3 days and 3 pep shrimp later and I have no more signs of the Aiptasia. Just wanted to post the results and thank everyone for the great advice.

I never knew u lived in md :shock:

 

[fastrd400]

drying in the sun works, it kills everything on the rock

And the rock itself :mrgreen:

 

[315hottuna61]

Is most everyone in agreement that Aptasia X is the best way to kill it ? I don't have much - but it has to go . Thanks guys and dolls

 

[Northstar24]

Is most everyone in agreement that Aptasia X is the best way to kill it ? I don't have much - but it has to go . Thanks guys and dolls

It is a sure way to get rid of them. Things like Peppermint Shrimp, Copperband Butterflies, and nudibranches are hit or miss as to whether they will actually eat the aipstaisa.

I will tell you this, whatever route you go, do not ignore these things. I have ignored them, and now they have completely taken my tank over, and have started stinging some of my coral