What To Do?

[reeferkeeper420]

I get that look everytime i ask for one without the tips lmao.

 

[saltyair]

="scubasteve, post: 180390, member: 517"]im all about the peppermints have two and never seen aptasia except at lfs lol gotta give them a couple weeks to get cozy then you will notice them disappearing[/QUOTE]
Peppermint shrimp is the way to go and zap thd really big ones. I had them introduced in my tank from a rock with zoa - with in a month I had 10 I could see. I first started with vinegar and needle couldn't keep up (had high nutrients) got 1 peppermint shrimp after a few weeks I have not seen them since.

 

[saltyair]

I get that look everytime i ask for one without the tips lmao.

Just ask the pharmacy - I asked thinking I had to explain it's not for me but for my fish.
they don't care why lol.

 

[barebottomcouple]

yes any drug store has them. how do you think I feel asking for syringes I have long hair. but they only 23 cents get a couple and rinse them they last a very long time. or you could hit the local crack house and get one.lol

 

[sunnykita]

farm stores usually carry syringes

 

[reef keeper]

Remember..... Diabetics use needles too if it makes you feel better Riley lol

 

[scubasteve]

Peppermint do eat aiptasia, however it is important to be aware that this species has been notorious for attacking softies such as hammers, torches, frogspawn, etc....I was going to buy one but the shocking amount of people who have reported coral attacks made me change my mind.....


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I bet ya most of those were camels miss labbeled lol i have a lil of everything and never had a nip sure it could happen but is pretty rare and doubtful if coral was happy anytime i read of peppermints eating things the end was normally " it was actually a camel" if youcheck google for an accredited site it will say the same thing.... peppermints are completely reef safe camels arent..... and alot of people on forums cant tell the difference or have made that mistake mostly due to lfs not knowing the difference. One thing that you have to worry is when you spotfeed lps those shrimp will sneak in and steal the mysis which is where some prob believe its eating theor coral.

I wanna see a pic of a peppermint eating a healthy coral if anyone even has one

 

[Reef Hero]

I bet ya most of those were camels miss labbeled lol i have a lil of everything and never had a nip sure it could happen but is pretty rare and doubtful if coral was happy anytime i read of peppermints eating things the end was normally " it was actually a camel" if youcheck google for an accredited site it will say the same thing.... peppermints are completely reef safe camels arent..... and alot of people on forums cant tell the difference or have made that mistake mostly due to lfs not knowing the difference. One thing that you have to worry is when you spotfeed lps those shrimp will sneak in and steal the mysis which is where some prob believe its eating theor coral.

I wanna see a pic of a peppermint eating a healthy coral if anyone even has one

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[scubasteve]

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ya i saw that too but could be going at mysis if was recently fed.... an they are very common most times the coral was sick to begin with for a shrimp or snail to mow it can happen in freaks instances but saying they will eat coral i wouldnt go there

 

[barebottomcouple]

ya i saw that too but could be going at mysis if was recently fed

That's exactly what it looks like to me ive had many peps over the last 15 years and never ever seen one hurt a coral.. stealing food yes... but never causing damage to a healthy coral.

 

[Reef Hero]

Here's the link to the thread where I got the video in case anyone is interested.....

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1756598

In a nut shell, my point is that there are species out there listed as being reef safe but if you do thorough research you will find that many that are considered generally reef safe may actually have a poor track record behind them.... I'm just simply warning people of this. Take for instance a yellow clown goby.... Listed as being reef safe on live aquaria and many other sites but put them in a tank filled with acros and you will soon find out the hard way that you have been duped.....




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[SamB]

Peppermint shrimps seen today for sale - 3 for $30
Discount Dragon Aquarium, Mississauga

 

[Reef Hero]

Peppermint shrimps seen today for sale - 3 for $30
Discount Dragon Aquarium, Mississauga

That's a good deal!!!!
I would seriously try a couple Peppermints if I had a major outbreak Bcuz their track record of eating aiptasia is excellent. Sure there is the very small chance of what I have warned about but it's worth trying them id say if you have tried manual methods without any success.....
I may actually try one in the future ..... I have very few aips pop up so manual attack works well
For me....


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[Reef Hero]

Thought I'd revive this thread. I purchased a couple peppermint shrimp from IA about two weeks. Put them into my small frag tank and now all aiptasia has been gone for a few days now.... There was even a couple bigger ones too



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[reeferkeeper420]

Thats good. Im waiting for mine to start, i have so many tho that its hard to tell lol

 

[Reef Hero]

Thats good. Im waiting for mine to start, i have so many tho that its hard to tell lol

They haven't started?! Hmmm.... You should be able to tell if they are getting rid of them....


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[Reef Hero]

But yea it might take them a while to start eating..... Do you still see all them you originally bought?


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[reeferkeeper420]

Ive seen 2 out of 6. And one jumped out of the tank first night lol. But i do have alot of aips so they could be eating them at the back.

 

[Reef Hero]

What you got in there for fish again?


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[reeferkeeper420]

3 wrasses, yellow tang, yellow blotched rabbitfish, and the PBT is currently on vacation at steves. And theres a coral banded shrimp.