agsansoo

Well I started out with only three on a single piece of live rock. Now they're every where ! I tried Aiptasia control by Blue Life, after talking to their sales reps at a reef show. But it seems the more I squirt, the more they multiply. So here's my next step in my battle with Aiptasia.

My Aiptasia


My helpers (I have four of them)

sgould

Can you tell yet if they are doing any good for you?

agsansoo

I started with one about a week ago. I saw him eat one Aiptasia. That when I decided to buy three more on Friday. So far I can't tell. I will keep everyone posted on their effectiveness.

bhcaaron

Please do, and thanks for the pics. Have I told you I love pics? lol Lovely coralline btw!

agsansoo

Over due update:
When I bought the three new Peppermint Shrimp I had hundreds of Aiptasia. Today weeks later, I can count maybe five. These guys work great !

PS- Do not confuse these with Camel Shrimp. Camel Shrimp are not considered reef safe as they will eat corals and zoanthids. LFS will sell you Camel Shrimp as Peppermint Shrimp. Buyer beware !!!

Peterpiper

Thanks for this thread agsansoo. The peppermint shrimps we got 2 days ago have munched the Aiptasia. Its hard to find the shrimps in the tank.. used a mirror yesterday at the back of the tank and saw 1. is there any way to see them eating?

agsansoo

The only way I know is with a red lens over a flashlight at night when all the lights are off. They are very shy ! I also have seen these shrimp cleaning my Wrasse, which is odd, since some larger Wrasse's hunt and eat shrimp. Overall I highly recommend these shrimp !

Peterpiper

Its been nearly 2 weeks and no sign of Aiptasia. Feel a bit sorry for the peppies.. They love the stuff. Might go get some more LR from the same LFS.. On second thoughts.. The peppies can eat what I give em

sgould