clown fish and my anemones

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  1. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    hmm i guess ill be ripping it out then.luckily hes right up front right now.
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Are you positive that what you've got is an aiptasia?
     
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    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    P.S. If you "rip" the aiptasia out, chances are there will be a bit of tissue left on the rock which will eventually become a new anemone. Your best bet is to "feed" it some kalk paste or Joe's Juice.
     
  5. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    kalk paste joe hice.never heard of them.whats that if you dont mind me asking.
     
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    Sorry. Kalk paste is just paste that you make by mixing kalkwasser (pickling lime) to r.o. water. You make a thick paste which you either form into a small ball to feed to the aiptasia or that you can put into a syringe (one with a wide opening) to feed to the anemone. Joe's Juice is a product that you can buy that supposedly kills anemones.

    Joe's Juice Aiptasia & Majano Anemones Solution

    Tangster also has an aiptasia killing recipe that works very well if you want to send him a PM for it.
     
  7. Nemo 2

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    doesnt really say if it is invert safe(dont want my coral bandit to get killed).have you used it before?
     
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    I've never heard of anyone having any inverts die as a result of using either product. I have used kalk paste and Tangster's aiptasia killer before with no ill affects whatsoever. Never felt the need to try the Joe's Juice.
     
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    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Hey...this stuff is very effective and very safe (Joe's Juice) --- just use as directed and those puppies are gonners.
     
  11. Nemo 2

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    whats tangster aiptasia kille.sounds cool.
     
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    It's a recipe that he came up with after many years of dealing with aiptasia. I have no idea what's in it so you'll have to send him a message if you want it :D