How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
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drifter - Posts: 7
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How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
I've got aiptasia popping up in my 75-gallon reef tank, and it's driving me nuts. Tried peppermint shrimp, but they're hit or miss. What's your go-to method for keeping these pests under control?
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sundot - Posts: 10
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
Aiptasia-X is my jam. Works like a charm if you apply it right. Gotta make sure you cover the whole thing, or it'll just come back. Also, keep your water params stable, 'cause stress makes 'em spread faster.
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folkyd - Posts: 9
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
I've had success with Berghia nudibranchs. They're pricey, but they'll clean up a tank fast. Just make sure you don't have any predators that'll snack on 'em.
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folkyd - Posts: 9
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
I've had success with Berghia nudibranchs. They're pricey, but they'll clean up a tank fast. Just make sure you don't have any predators that'll snack on 'em.
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folkyd - Posts: 9
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
I've had success with Berghia nudibranchs. They're pricey, but they'll clean up a tank fast. Just make sure you don't have any predators that'll snack on 'em.
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darksail - Posts: 8
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
Yo, I just blast 'em with a laser. Sounds sketchy, but it's legit. Got a cheap pen laser off Amazon, and it zaps 'em dead. Just don't hit your corals.
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graspit - Posts: 7
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pipero - Posts: 7
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
I'm all about prevention. Quarantine new frags and rock before they go in the display. Aiptasia hitchhikes like crazy, so better safe than sorry.
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breezeo - Posts: 3
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
Kalkwasser paste is my go-to. Mix it thick, slap it on, and boom, problem solved. Just be careful not to nuke your tank with too much at once.
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drifter - Posts: 7
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Re: How to prevent aiptasia outbreaks
Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try Aiptasia-X first and see how it goes. Appreciate the help.