What eats Japanese Clove Polyps?!

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I have been overrun with Japanese Clove Polyps and I'm sick of it! Does anyone know of any natural way if ridding these things?

    Perhaps something that eats them??

    Polyps in top right corner, well ALL OVER THE PLACE!
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    Biocube, Feb 24, 2013
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  2. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    But they are so perty!!!!

    Im sure there is some kind of secific nudibrach that would eat them but finding it would be difficult. Other than that youre left with fish, problem is there are usually not has picky when it comes to picking on corals so if you get a f ish to eat one coral chances are itll eat others as well.

    Being a more experiences reefer Im sure youre aware of possible suiters; angels, butterflies, etc
     
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Pretty but annoying!
     
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  4. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    pretty annoying? *badum tzzz*
     
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  5. Matt Rogers

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    Hydrogen peroxide an option here?
     
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  6. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    do they overrun the zoas?
     
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  7. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    pluck a clumb off and mail it to me! :p

    but seriously, do it..
     
    Toallhisdoom, Feb 25, 2013
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  8. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I would try spot application of vinegar, small areas at a time. Hydrogen peroxide works OK, but the vinegar will melt zoas before your eyes. Very little is needed.
     
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  9. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Here's the thing, Kalk works great. But that will become a full time job to keep them at bay.

    The large spot I kalked two weeks ago is nearly filled in again. I'm looking for something to keep them at bay or kill.
     
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  10. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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