Newreefer02 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Does anyone have an experience with those aptasia lasers? Or have one I could borrow to kill these [language filter] things? Thanks in advance! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Seems like allot of fun to try! Trying to remember who, but it seems like someone here did have one. I bought one a while back, but then kinda chickened out due to the risk of blinding one of the kids! Safety first I guess, wear the glasses and the ones that block the proper spectrum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 you could try Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Tried one in the past but while fun when you have a massive outbreak it’s no more effective than kalk paste or joe’s juice. Find some berghias. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I have one, they do work, but it depends on the severity of how many you have, how easy they are to laser (repeatedly), and if there are other methods. IMO, aptasia are easy to kill, majanos are not (which is what I originally purchased the laser for). I’ve had luck in the past with 5 peppermint shrimp, less didn’t seem to have effect but 5 was the sweet spot (in a 90 gal tank at the time). I always tell people that if you have the option to remove the piece with them on it and use a torch or razor blade them off and clean area with hydrogen peroxide, you will likely have better results. Id let you borrow it but I’m in Camas...I prefer local loaners LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newreefer02 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 I have a feeling I'm going to be pulling out rocks and torching them.... anything I should worry about ( time to let them sit after torching, special treatment)?Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Precautions: don’t torch around other corals, especially zoas (read on palytoxin). It doesn’t take a lot to kill them, likely a quick second or two of flames. Interesting idea I’ve never tried would be to put an ice cube on them quickly after you torch them. Most living organisms can not survive rapid temperature changes like that (it’s a sterilization method)...just an idea, haven’t tried it yet. The torch itself will do the job though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newreefer02 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Precautions: don’t torch around other corals, especially zoas (read on palytoxin). It doesn’t take a lot to kill them, likely a quick second or two of flames. Interesting idea I’ve never tried would be to put an ice cube on them quickly after you torch them. Most living organisms can not survive rapid temperature changes like that (it’s a sterilization method)...just an idea, haven’t tried it yet. The torch itself will do the job though!Yea I will remove any coral that is on said rocksSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I’ve zapped them with a 1.2W 445nm, it worked pretty good. Makes a satisfying sizzle sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBret Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I have used one but find they end up coming back . Berghias or a small peppermint army. I also had the experience of 3 or 4 peppermint not doing much but a larger group wiped out a large infestation at one point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newreefer02 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I have used one but find they end up coming back . Berghias or a small peppermint army. I also had the experience of 3 or 4 peppermint not doing much but a larger group wiped out a large infestation at one point.Sounds like I need to find some Berghias!Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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