not plugging here, i just did some research on these expensive little buggerz. just thought if ya'll wanted to keep your aptasia under control i found these guys to work really well. all you need is patients and alot of cash.
Have u tried peppermint shrimp? I put 4 in my tank and the aiptasia is long gone. I got my peppermints locally for about $3.50 each. I've heard peppermints can be a hit or miss but they worked for me.
yes, peps are cheaper alternatives.. as gwen said, they are not 100%, but if you can afford a bit of time, it might be worth a try to save ya some money
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I had problems keeping ANY nudis in my systems. Whatever gifts they were given, did not include BRAINS! They get stuck in overflows, powerheads, you name it. When they die, they leave all kinds of 'nasties' in the water too.
I too found that peppermint shrimp were the best for aiptasia in my systems. I've got three in my pony tank that not only wiped out every glass anemone, but spawn every two weeks and provide food for my H. Reidi!
Just be careful when you shop. There are many "look alike" shrimp being sold as pepps that just don't have ANY interest in aiptasia. I've seen them myself. It's by no fault of the LFS (for the most part) but of the distributor. They ALL look very much alike, but only the "true" peppermint (Lysmata wurdemanni) will eat the nasty aiptasia. There was an article in one of my magazines that showed all of the 'variants' of shrimp and helped to identify exactly what it is you want. I'll look for it tonight and post its publishing info.
yes, i believe its the camel shrimp that is usually mistaken for the pep.
they look very similar except that the camel shrimp has a hump on its back (go figure.. lol)
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There have been a couple stories about 'renegade shrimp' causing some problems... I've used pepps in all my systems with no trouble. I DID have to evict one large skunk cleaner that was eating byssal threads from my clams. That was one mean and big cleaner shrimp.
Pepps and Skunks get along okay. A coral banded shrimp can get ugly with other shrimp though. As can some pistols. Most Lysmata will get along fine.
I've had no problem getting peppermint shrimp. Actually, at this time, I'm experimenting with raising the babies from my trio in a kreisel system. Whether or not they are my shrimp, or shrimp obtained from an LFS...
You could pay for my flight to the island and I will personally deliver them to you Of course, after the trip 1/2 way across the world, I'd need some rest. I don't eat much I just need a good beach to crash on for a while...and a bucket of Corona.
great deals for you dave, you might just get your way if these anenomes get to out of hand. i was pretty despreate at one point untill i found out about berghiaz. weird that i could find someone to ship those than pepp shrimp. newayz cross those fingers!!!! and hope i get really realllly.... reallllly desperate next time, you might just be kicking it on waikiki beach with that ice cold coraona. hahaha
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