How big of Aiptasia will shrimp eat?

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  1. Arc Katana

    Arc Katana Fire Worm

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    I ask as I see one about an inch across - quite large. I've also got some tiny ones in some new live rock. I'm not really worried too much about the big one - he's on some rubble I can remove.

    I know its hit or miss, but I'd rather try the shrimp out first, then use Joe's or lemon juice.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Shrimp will only eat small anemones as far as I know.
     
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  4. tkeck

    tkeck Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Be careful..some aptaisia can eat the peppermint shrimos you put in to control them
     
  5. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    funny.

    Peppermints aren't going to eat the bigger aiptasia. I would recomend a kalkwasser doughball for these guys. or aiptasia X.
     
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  6. Arc Katana

    Arc Katana Fire Worm

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    I just took out the rubble/rock with the big guy in. He got the hammer :)

    I broke off his piece he was on, then washed off the extra rubble. His piece got to play catch the hammer, then threw him and his rock into the sun.

    Thanks guys for the info!
     
  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    :lol: Sounds like a fun game!