What eats aptisia?

[Kleko]

Im wondering what eats aptasia becuase I have had a little bloom of it. I dont want to inject it with lemon juice or somethign acidic my tank is only 24g.
Thanks,
Mason

 

[xxmurrxx]

Re: What eats aptitsia?

peppermint shrimp

 

[Kleko]

ok how much do they go for? $$

 

[xxmurrxx]

10-15 dolla usually

 

[shayneh]

Berghia nudibranches only eat aiptasia or you can make a solution of kalk and hot vinegar and inject them. If you only do a small amount at a time you shouldn't get a swing in ph. I personally don't like the lemon juice method as there is potential to add other contaminants such as fertilizer, insecticides and/or preservative agents.

Also little FYI if anyone buys a peppermint shrimp and it doesn't eat even the smallest aiptasia you will then know that you actually bought a camelback shrimp. They are identical in appearance and it is a common occurance that they are sold as peppermint shrimp. It's one of the perils of relying on livestock to take care of aiptasia.

 

[Kleko]

I know the differences and will be getting a pepperment

 

[blaked]

i got 2 here in chatham for 30$, they ate all my aptisia in 3 days.
they have em in ,london for 10.99- 12.99 a peice.
camel shrimp r a lil cheaper usually.