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So I was cleaning out a magazine rack that we keep magazines in. I found this really old "Freshwater and Marine Aquarium" magazine dated January 2000. Why do I still have it? I dont know but its a good thing I did.
At any rate, I know that Aiptasia seems to be a bug-a-boo and an often posted topic. Check out this article about a new way to rid your tank from the hated APTASIA. Good luck!! (Remember I am just posting what I see in the article so dont shoot the messenger I just wanted to share this version of Aiptasia control I am lucky to not have this problem myself- so far)
"Newly Recognized Aiptasia Cure" - By Julian Sprung
Listen up, marinelife fishermen. This past May I had the pleasure of meeting aquarist Andre Luty during a conference in France where I was a speaker along with Peter Wilkens, Dietrich Stuber, Axel Tunze, and others. After my lecture, Mr. Luty asked me if I was aware of a certain fish that he found to be effective in controlling Aiptasia in his aquariums without harm to the corals. Of course, I was aware of various butterfly fishes that could be used, but these were at least sometimes harmful to certain corals or feather duster worms. So, when Mr. Luty informed me that he had found what appears to be the perfect fish for the job, I was quite interested to know what it was.
Mr Luty had discovered that a particular species of Filefish from the Western Pacific was an effective means of controlling Aiptasia in his aquaria. The fish, Acreichthys tomentosus, is a drab Filefish unlikely to enter the aquarium trade wtih much frequency, until now. It could most probably be acquired easily in quantity from trawling fishermen who drag nets across seagrass areas in the Western Pacific. look for it at a pet store near you soon. The fact that one Filefish is a good control for Aiptasia does not mean that all Filefish are, or that all similar-looking Filefish are. Some Filefish species certainly do feed on coral polyps and other invertebrates. Nevertheless, Mr. Lutys discovery suggests that it would be a worthwhile effort to test many species of Filefish for their ability to control Aiptasia and their taste for other inverebrate delicacies. It is unfortunate that Acreichthys tomentosus has many look-alike relatives in the Western Pacific and the Caribbean. I suggest that the buyer beware and be sure of the identification of the fish.
Neat eh? Thought you would like it.
null"Freshwater and Marine Aquarium"
So I was cleaning out a magazine rack that we keep magazines in. I found this really old "Freshwater and Marine Aquarium" magazine dated January 2000. Why do I still have it? I dont know but its a good thing I did.
At any rate, I know that Aiptasia seems to be a bug-a-boo and an often posted topic. Check out this article about a new way to rid your tank from the hated APTASIA. Good luck!! (Remember I am just posting what I see in the article so dont shoot the messenger I just wanted to share this version of Aiptasia control I am lucky to not have this problem myself- so far)
"Newly Recognized Aiptasia Cure" - By Julian Sprung
Listen up, marinelife fishermen. This past May I had the pleasure of meeting aquarist Andre Luty during a conference in France where I was a speaker along with Peter Wilkens, Dietrich Stuber, Axel Tunze, and others. After my lecture, Mr. Luty asked me if I was aware of a certain fish that he found to be effective in controlling Aiptasia in his aquariums without harm to the corals. Of course, I was aware of various butterfly fishes that could be used, but these were at least sometimes harmful to certain corals or feather duster worms. So, when Mr. Luty informed me that he had found what appears to be the perfect fish for the job, I was quite interested to know what it was.
Mr Luty had discovered that a particular species of Filefish from the Western Pacific was an effective means of controlling Aiptasia in his aquaria. The fish, Acreichthys tomentosus, is a drab Filefish unlikely to enter the aquarium trade wtih much frequency, until now. It could most probably be acquired easily in quantity from trawling fishermen who drag nets across seagrass areas in the Western Pacific. look for it at a pet store near you soon. The fact that one Filefish is a good control for Aiptasia does not mean that all Filefish are, or that all similar-looking Filefish are. Some Filefish species certainly do feed on coral polyps and other invertebrates. Nevertheless, Mr. Lutys discovery suggests that it would be a worthwhile effort to test many species of Filefish for their ability to control Aiptasia and their taste for other inverebrate delicacies. It is unfortunate that Acreichthys tomentosus has many look-alike relatives in the Western Pacific and the Caribbean. I suggest that the buyer beware and be sure of the identification of the fish.
Neat eh? Thought you would like it.
null"Freshwater and Marine Aquarium"