I have a lot of small brown, thin anemones in my reef tank. They are an annoyance and sting my delicate inverts. Anyone know of a good way to remove them? Is there something that will eat them?
2007-01-10 07:32:41 · 1 answers · asked by SpongeMaster99 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I'm guessing you're refering to Aiptasia pallida which is known as the weed anemone, with good reason.
The sea slug Berghia verrucicornis will eradicate it efficiently.
2007-01-10 07:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive taken some off rocks using a python vac system. I take off the siphon vac part and shove a small plastic pipe up inside the hose. It gives u a harder suction because you have made the pipe ten times smaller. Rub it across the anemones and hope it sucks them out the hose. I've found some in live rock Id put into a tank recently and with work, was able to suck most of them out. Good luck
2007-01-10 09:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by intense 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the six line wrasse. Not only will they help for flatworms but they are very nice looking fish and very compatable in a reef tank. Peppermint shrimp will also get rid of these. They are also a great addition to a reef tank. I've never had an issue with flatworms with either of these guys in a tank.
2016-03-15 01:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by Louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tongs or heavy rubber gloves (rinsed well, so that nothing gets into your aquarium from them - i'd buy new ones....). take them out. throw them in the trash. or, take them to a pet store. call around, see if anyone wants them, if not,then dump em. they're kinda like weeds..
good luck!!
2007-01-10 07:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them to a local pet store they might take them for you. there are places that take unwanted fish and things like that.
2007-01-10 07:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eewww
2007-01-10 07:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋