[rbrocklesby]

Hi all,

Got two of these in my tank (about 2cm tall). They grew on the live rock (hitchhikers I guess). I do have fish in and wasn't sure whether these would be a problem as I saw one eat (or appear to eat) a piece of food meant for my little finned friends?

Question is what are they and are they dangerous? And if so how do I get rid of em?

Thx in advance

[bguile]

Do a search on aptasia. Not dangerous to fish generally, but can multiply quickly and sting corals.

[warforged]

Aptasia are the equivalant to Weeds in your garden. They spread like wild fire....dont scrape them or cut them ...itll just make them spread like mad..and they "will" take over the tank and kill off corals.

They are mini anemone to simplify what they are.

The best solution. Jones Juice ...google that or check a local saltwater specialist store.

Inject a tad into its face..intsa death! God I hate those things.

[Cas]

You want to inject with Joe's Juice or a calc paste to kill. Aptasia will over run your tank. A third option is to pull the whole rock out of the tank and use a propane torch to burn off the aptasia.

[warforged]

Originally Posted by Cas

You want to inject with Joe's Juice or a calc paste to kill. Aptasia will over run your tank. A third option is to pull the whole rock out of the tank and use a propane torch to burn off the aptasia.

Though I have jones juice...taking the rock out and using a torch may add some Sadistic Fun to destroying those things

[johnmaloney]

Cas that is the way to do it! Propane torch...lol You really don't like aptasia huh?

[weez1959]

Originally Posted by warforged

Though I have jones juice...taking the rock out and using a torch may add some Sadistic Fun to destroying those things

Did they come out with a new aptasia killer?
I have Joe's Juice also but I always prefered Kalk paste also, you just gently squirt in a big blob over the mouth and you can almost see the twisted face it makes when it gobbles it up!
Although I do have one of those mini torches.... muhahahahaha!

[DanMan36]

Originally Posted by rbrocklesby

Hi all,

Got two of these in my tank (about 2cm tall). They grew on the live rock (hitchhikers I guess). I do have fish in and wasn't sure whether these would be a problem as I saw one eat (or appear to eat) a piece of food meant for my little finned friends?

Question is what are they and are they dangerous? And if so how do I get rid of em?

Thx in advance

With a needle, inject quick cure into him, he should die after that...

[weez1959]

I don't want to be a stick in the mud here but I don't think putting formalin and malachite into a reef tank is a good idea