I though i got rid of all my Aiptasias but somehow over night they took over my tank!!! They are everywhere on the GSP, power head, PVC, overflow etc... I just finished reading an article on using a lighter to burn the Aiptasias off. I'm guessing this would be ok on the LR but the GPS and power head I'll try some more joe's juice. i've heard lemon juice but is that really safe to be shooting about 20 Aiptasias with?
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Anyone torched Aiptasias before?
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saltwater4life said:
If it helps at all, I got a chance to visit the ever-insanely-knowledgeable Danny Bradley, who shared an intriguing tip with me about Joe's Juice. Most aquatics specialty stores carry it, and I've often been known to recommend it. However, people have varied results, even with shutting off or turning down all pumps. Danny found that removing the rocks (*if possible, obviously) and, then, shooting the Joe's Juice into the mouth, seemed to yield a much higher success of kill rate. He estimated a 90% kill rate from his own experiments, and, in my eyes, at the very least, it would prevent potential run off to other corals.
So taking the rocks out and using joes juice it works beter then shooting it in the tank with everything off? i guess it makes sence. i guess i'll try that i'm almost out of it though secound bottle...
I had a very small amount on 2 rocks a couple a years ago, so I picked this puppy
up at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and haven't seen any since. It was Merv who suggested it to me 
what is that a heater? you just touch them?
here is a good picture of what they look like
http://www.amdareef.com/images/aiptasia.jpg
here is a good picture of what they look like
http://www.amdareef.com/images/aiptasia.jpg
Have you tried peppermint shrimps? They worked for me.
saltwater4life said:
It's a food torch for Creme Brulee etc...
No haven't tried a peppermint shrimp because the pass two times i went looking for one the lfs were out... umm i guess I'll try another lfs if that doesn't work I'll try burning them?