danlu_gt Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Got aiptasia issue... Any local Berghia breeders? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Whisky Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Get some peppermint shrimp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquanius Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Or make kulk paste and put in syringe and inject into each aptasia. That's what I used to do. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlu_gt Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Or make kulk paste and put in syringe and inject into each aptasia. That's what I used to do. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk I've tried kalk paste on them but doesn't work. Do I need a needle to inject into them and not just on them? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlu_gt Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Get some peppermint shrimp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm afraid peppermint shrimps will just become fancy food for my triggers. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquanius Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I've tried kalk paste on them but doesn't work. Do I need a needle to inject into them and not just on them? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Yeah I had to inject into their bodies with the needle. Haven't done it in forever, but going to do another round when I get back from vacation. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Aiptasia-X has always eradicated them in a hurry for me. Use the needle syringe that comes with it, turn the flow off and make them eat it. I always leave the pumps off for a good 10 minutes to make sure they melt. I'm not a huge fan of discosoma mushrooms, turns out the same product will fix that issue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymousreefer Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I bought a couple peppermint and they ate the aptasia and then started munching on my coral like was crack coral. Just a thought. Aptasia x works nice Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlu_gt Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 I went to local pharmacy to buy a syringe with needle but they won't sell it to me without prescription. I told them I want to use it on my fish tank. I should have tell them I'm an addict...reef junkie, then they'll probably give me one for free. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I went to local pharmacy to buy a syringe with needle but they won't sell it to me without prescription. I told them I want to use it on my fish tank. I should have tell them I'm an addict...reef junkie, then they'll probably give me one for free. hahaNot to sound like a junkie, but I can hook you up with a few syringes. They're 21 gauge so they'll definitely be big enough as opposed to those little diabetic ones. I used to drain my ears almost daily when my cauliflower was coming in. Fun times for sure. I always bought them at Rite Aid and then all of a sudden they required a prescription. So I had to set up a doctor's appointment and get the prescription. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Walgreen sells me syringes all the time. Try there maybe? Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlu_gt Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Not to sound like a junkie, but I can hook you up with a few syringes. They're 21 gauge so they'll definitely be big enough as opposed to those little diabetic ones. I used to drain my ears almost daily when my cauliflower was coming in. Fun times for sure. I always bought them at Rite Aid and then all of a sudden they required a prescription. So I had to set up a doctor's appointment and get the prescription. I'll try Walgreens next. If no luck, I'll take you up on that. Are you going to next meetup at Holly's? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I'll try Walgreens next. If no luck, I'll take you up on that. Are you going to next meetup at Holly's? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Unfortunately I won't be making it. I'll be snowboarding all that weekend. Sorry Holly!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmdh Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 For the one that mysteriously popped up in my tank I injected it with lemon juice and it's no more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Got aiptasia issue... Any local Berghia breeders? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk My daughter is taking a shot at raising them. If she is successful we will have a local source. No 45 dollar over night shipping! So far she has tiny babies and not nearly enough aptasia Fun times, will keep you posted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 My daughter is taking a shot at raising them. If she is successful we will have a local source. No 45 dollar over night shipping! So far she has tiny babies and not nearly enough aptasia Fun times, will keep you posted. Only issue is once the aps are gone they croak...........that's there food source have you found another food for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Only issue is once the aps are gone they croak...........that's there food source have you found another food for them? She is trying hard to raise aptasia. It looks like allot of tanks will need to be dedicated to that. Otherwise I hear that they eat nothing else! Which is good, but bad if you are trying to raise them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlu_gt Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 She is trying hard to raise aptasia. It looks like allot of tanks will need to be dedicated to that. Otherwise I hear that they eat nothing else! Which is good, but bad if you are trying to raise them...If only aptasia comes off easily, then she can have all mine. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorW Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I went to local pharmacy to buy a syringe with needle but they won't sell it to me without prescription. I told them I want to use it on my fish tank. I should have tell them I'm an addict...reef junkie, then they'll probably give me one for free. hahaYou can buy syringes and needles at Wilco farm stores or Coastal Farm for like 25 cents. I know because that's where I buy my supplies to vaccinate all my animals Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G360AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 She is trying hard to raise aptasia. It looks like allot of tanks will need to be dedicated to that. Otherwise I hear that they eat nothing else! Which is good, but bad if you are trying to raise them... Raised Berghia with very modest success a couple years ago but ran into the same problem. I quickly ran out of all but the largest Aiptasia. When a baby began munching on the pedal base, these sequoias would sometimes simply bend over and sting them into the void. Worked on raising Berghia for about 5 months and was able to share some with colleagues but concluded that you have to work harder on raising the 'nems than you do for the nudis. I have to admit that it really was fun watching these guys destroy Aiptasia, though. Since then, I have had really good results using Aiptasia-X. I have easier access to syringes and needles than most folks but I use a 10ml syringe w/ an 18g needle for the ones I can reach. When I need a longer reach, I use a really sophisticated tool I made out of a turkey basting syringe, an 18g needle, a 4" piece of rigid airline, about 24" of flexible airline hose and a 30" piece of plastic rod. The turkey syringe comes with a large-gauge needle that one end of the flexible line goes onto, the rigid airline piece goes into the other end, the needle onto the rigid airline, and the long plastic rod gets Gorilla Taped to the exposed piece of rigid airline for fine control at depth. I think I paid $5.99 for the syringe at Fred Meyer. Except for the needle, the rest is stuff that most of us have on hand. I still have to nuke them in my exhibits every once in a while but this approach has been pretty effective for me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Raised Berghia with very modest success a couple years ago but ran into the same problem. I quickly ran out of all but the largest Aiptasia. When a baby began munching on the pedal base, these sequoias would sometimes simply bend over and sting them into the void. Worked on raising Berghia for about 5 months and was able to share some with colleagues but concluded that you have to work harder on raising the 'nems than you do for the nudis. I have to admit that it really was fun watching these guys destroy Aiptasia, though. Since then, I have had really good results using Aiptasia-X. I have easier access to syringes and needles than most folks but I use a 10ml syringe w/ an 18g needle for the ones I can reach. When I need a longer reach, I use a really sophisticated tool I made out of a turkey basting syringe, an 18g needle, a 4" piece of rigid airline, about 24" of flexible airline hose and a 30" piece of plastic rod. The turkey syringe comes with a large-gauge needle that one end of the flexible line goes onto, the rigid airline piece goes into the other end, the needle onto the rigid airline, and the long plastic rod gets Gorilla Taped to the exposed piece of rigid airline for fine control at depth. I think I paid $5.99 for the syringe at Fred Meyer. Except for the needle, the rest is stuff that most of us have on hand. I still have to nuke them in my exhibits every once in a while but this approach has been pretty effective for me. Thanks for the info. Any aptasia tips are sure appreciated, my daughter is feeling the supply/demand issues for sure! Do you have a pick of that killer sounding aptasia tool? That sounds really interesting also! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo5 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Important to time the aiptasia x as well. Gotta move in slowly like a navy seal. Then feed a bit of it out when you're close. Then go in for the kill quickly before it closes up. Then I usually just empty the clip on em. Leave pumps off for 10min. I got too close to some zoa and knocked them out too but oh well. Worth a few polyps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusprime3605 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Important to time the aiptasia x as well. Gotta move in slowly like a navy seal. Then feed a bit of it out when you're close. Then go in for the kill quickly before it closes up. Then I usually just empty the clip on em. Leave pumps off for 10min. I got too close to some zoa and knocked them out too but oh well. Worth a few polyps. I use the same stealth techniques like a ninja! Best part is, when you squirt the "ap" and it implodes on itself... Haha Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the info. Any aptasia tips are sure appreciated, my daughter is feeling the supply/demand issues for sure! Do you have a pick of that killer sounding aptasia tool? That sounds really interesting also! You're absolutely right. My reply pretty much demanded images, so I slew my Inner CurmudgeonTMand created a Photobucket acct. So, here is my sophisticated Aiptasia-nuking tool (if I can follow the upload protocol properly, that is): And now, the obligatory turkey syringe porno shot: There ya go! I should have broken down and done this this morning but the Curmudgeon is strong in this one. Enjoy! Edited January 9, 2017 by IntoTheMystic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the info. Any aptasia tips are sure appreciated, my daughter is feeling the supply/demand issues for sure! As for Aiptasia-rearing tips, if I lost my mind, had the time, and had to do it all over again, I would set up a 55 with some live rock festooned with these 'nems, feed them lavishly a few times a day with Artemia naups, cyclops, Daphnia, etc., make sure they have lighting and flow they like, and take a toothbrush lightly to some of the largest sequoias so they multiply by pedal laceration. I would also provoke other large broodstock with needles, so they release most of their larval planulae in a panic release. One of these buggers with an oral disc the size of a nickel can crank out 25-50 or more planulae every day under optimal conditions. When deliberately provoked, they can probably increase production, though I'm not sure about this. I'd also add lots of small- and medium-sized live rock that can be easily removed and added to the Berghia culture(s) and cycled back and forth for feeding. If she really wants to pursue this, I'd also make [language filter] sure she understands biosecurity and has dedicated tools and other gear for this system. Otherwise, well, I shudder to think! Hope this is helpful. Edited January 9, 2017 by IntoTheMystic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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