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Old 07-18-2006, 11:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have noticed some aptasia starting to grow but when i try to place a peppermint shrimp into my tank, it usually dies within a week. I have a six line wrasse and i think that is what is killing them. Is there any other way to kill aptasia besides peppermint shrimp?


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Old 07-18-2006, 11:58 AM   #2 (permalink)
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If nothing is working i would try to take the rock out and either inject the bugger with lemon juice or cut it off and put epoxy over it.


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Old 07-18-2006, 12:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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joe's juice or any powered calcium mixed into a paste can be used


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Old 07-18-2006, 01:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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joe's juice worked wonders for me also. I refilled it with kent calcium and r/o water and it does exactly the same.


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