Peppermint shrimp wins the aptasia battle!

[RadioPlay]

I just wanted to share with everyone who's had the displeasure of having a aptasia colony in there tank. My tank was saved by the funny dance of the peppermint shrimp!

I went through all the standard remedies with no prevail, boiling/ice water, kalk, etc... So before I broke down and ordered this Joe's juice I bought a pair of peppermint shrimp from lfs.

For the first couple of weeks they would pick and eat everything but the pesky buggers. Finally one afternoon I peaked at my tank after work and sure enough the surrounding rocks of the cave where one of the shrimps takes refuge was completely aptasia free! Now over the course of a week or two the colonies have been fading fast!

With how inexpensive peppermint shrimp are it's atleast worth a shot!

Wahoo!

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[Reefland]

That is good news RadioPlay! Some people have success with them, others do not. I am glad to hear they're working out though!

[Dive_Master]

I had 0 success with them. Boilin water was my best friend few weeks ago.
I have no idea where they came from since I did not add anthing to the tank in months.

These things just started to pop up here and there. Interesting!

I think I am doen with them.