Crabs? aiptasia?? kill? reef safe?

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  1. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    so... im about to order my first CUC from reefcleaners.. and my question is..
    what kind of crabs eat aiptasia that are reef safe?

    kinda have an aiptasia problem. its not so bad but still annoying.
     
    elweshomayor, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    also im a little confused on what kinda shipping to use since this are live thing, so which one is the one that im supposed to choose for this particular order?
     
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    anyone?
     
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Peppermint shrimp, and one type of nudi eat aptasia. Reefcleaners doesn't carry them. Check at your LFS for some peppermint shrimp.

    I believe they will ship snail orders via USPS Priority. If you add crabs or some other types of CUC it has to be overnighted. It should tell you on the check out page which options are available with your choices.
     
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  5. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    ok..
     
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  6. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    As far as the peppermint shrimp it will be hit or miss as not all will eat aptasia.
     
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  7. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    +1 with mikejrice.
     
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  8. flynhawaiianz28

    flynhawaiianz28 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    +1 mikejrice & the fisherman...u can also try a copperband butterfly if it is compatible w/ other tank mates you got already but these can be delicate sometimes but I have had good luck in past w/ a few
     
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