Mr Miagi
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Aiptasia and Majano Anemones
Aiptasia:
Picture From lljdma06
Banded Aiptasia - not as agressive, but still a pest
Picture From lljdma06
Majano:
Picture From lljdma06
Picture From lljdma06
Aiptasia (also known as Glass Anemones or Rock Anemones) and Majano are pest anemones that can find there way into your marine aquarium mainly thorough the addition of live rock. They reproduce at extremely fast rates, and if damaged, any part broken off can become a new Aiptasia anemone. Eradication is necessary because these small anemones can sting and cause harm to fish and corals. When you first identify either a Majano or Aiptasia anemone, act early and quickly! Don’t leave it. If you do, your infestation will only get harder to treat.
One way of insuring you don’t get any Majano or Aiptasia in your display is by quarantine. Quarantining your Live Rock is sensible if you have the resources to do so.
Natural Methods of Control:
1) Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni). Could prey on other small corals, including polyps. Some ignore Aiptasia.
2) Copperband Butterfly Fish (Chelmon rostratus). For control of Aiptasia. Not always likely to consume your Aiptasia; can be hit and miss.
3) A Nudibrach, Berghia verrucicornis. will feed on Aiptasia exclusively. Once the Aiptasia have been consumed, they will perish if not brought back to an LFS or other tank with these anemones in them.
Methods of Chemical Control:
1) Vinegar. Has failed in the attempts of the author, but is recommended by some aquarists. Injection by a syringe. Kills Majano but not so effective on Aiptasia. Concetrated lemon juice can be tried as well. Avoid producst with chemical additives (eg, aspartame, etc)
2) Hot water. When injected into the body of the anemone, hot water is a suggested method of control via syringe.
3) Joes Juice(tm). A highly effective method of control for these pest anemones. Use a syringe to place a small pool of the product over the anemones mouth. (IMO the best method).
It is recommended that you only kill several Aiptasia per application of any chemical control. The reason being, dead and decomposing Aiptasia may pollute your water.
“Aiptasia, Glass Anemone” by Steelhealr shows the effect of Joes Juice(tm):
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...7654&hl=syringe
The use of a syringe can be difficult. Aiptasia anemones retract once disturbed, so you have to be quick and accurate. Be sparing with the use of vinegar, it can alter water chemistry. Turning off all pumps during application may help by reducing dispersion.
“Looking for syringes” by Opcn: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...4851&hl=syringe
It is highly recommended that before you place any of the above animals or products in your unique tank, you should conduct a suitable amount of your own research. This is just a quick guide to help you decide what maybe suitable for your tank.
Picture From Steelhealr.
Aiptasia:
Picture From lljdma06
Banded Aiptasia - not as agressive, but still a pest
Picture From lljdma06
Majano:
Picture From lljdma06
Picture From lljdma06
Aiptasia (also known as Glass Anemones or Rock Anemones) and Majano are pest anemones that can find there way into your marine aquarium mainly thorough the addition of live rock. They reproduce at extremely fast rates, and if damaged, any part broken off can become a new Aiptasia anemone. Eradication is necessary because these small anemones can sting and cause harm to fish and corals. When you first identify either a Majano or Aiptasia anemone, act early and quickly! Don’t leave it. If you do, your infestation will only get harder to treat.
One way of insuring you don’t get any Majano or Aiptasia in your display is by quarantine. Quarantining your Live Rock is sensible if you have the resources to do so.
Natural Methods of Control:
1) Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni). Could prey on other small corals, including polyps. Some ignore Aiptasia.
2) Copperband Butterfly Fish (Chelmon rostratus). For control of Aiptasia. Not always likely to consume your Aiptasia; can be hit and miss.
3) A Nudibrach, Berghia verrucicornis. will feed on Aiptasia exclusively. Once the Aiptasia have been consumed, they will perish if not brought back to an LFS or other tank with these anemones in them.
Methods of Chemical Control:
1) Vinegar. Has failed in the attempts of the author, but is recommended by some aquarists. Injection by a syringe. Kills Majano but not so effective on Aiptasia. Concetrated lemon juice can be tried as well. Avoid producst with chemical additives (eg, aspartame, etc)
2) Hot water. When injected into the body of the anemone, hot water is a suggested method of control via syringe.
3) Joes Juice(tm). A highly effective method of control for these pest anemones. Use a syringe to place a small pool of the product over the anemones mouth. (IMO the best method).
It is recommended that you only kill several Aiptasia per application of any chemical control. The reason being, dead and decomposing Aiptasia may pollute your water.
“Aiptasia, Glass Anemone” by Steelhealr shows the effect of Joes Juice(tm):
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...7654&hl=syringeThe use of a syringe can be difficult. Aiptasia anemones retract once disturbed, so you have to be quick and accurate. Be sparing with the use of vinegar, it can alter water chemistry. Turning off all pumps during application may help by reducing dispersion.
“Looking for syringes” by Opcn: http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...4851&hl=syringeIt is highly recommended that before you place any of the above animals or products in your unique tank, you should conduct a suitable amount of your own research. This is just a quick guide to help you decide what maybe suitable for your tank.
Picture From Steelhealr.
