Solving Bubble Algae and Aiptasia Issue in Nano Reef Tank?

[Mr. Seahorse]

Hi Everyone,
I know someone who is having a bubble algae and Aiptasia issue in their 6 gallon nano reef tank. Ideally, something like an animal or medication. Any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

1 Emerald crab and 2 Berghias would probably be enough

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Start over!

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

Start over!

Lol, I don't think that would appeal to him

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Lol, I don't think that would appeal to him

If not...
That system is and will forever be infected with aiptasia
Once in the system...always in the system.
That system is small
The wise move is to frag all corals, and do NOT put anything from the tainted system into the new clean system without sterilization.

But that’s just me...

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

If not...
That system is and will forever be infected with aiptasia
Once in the system...always in the system.
That system is small
The wise move is to frag all corals, and do NOT put anything from the tainted system into the new clean system without sterilization.

But that’s just me...

Well, well. That might cause extra thought...... Hmm....
The person says "If I reset the system, it's the same as getting rid of it!"
Thank you for the info

 

[Coral reefer]

Manual removal can’t take that long?

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

Manual removal can’t take that long?

I suppose, but wouldn't it just come back?

 

[B the Nano Reefer]

I have dealt with aiptasia in several of my nanos over the years. I have never failed to completely get rid of it (not just manage it) if I acted early enough, when it was only one or two visible aiptasia and well before it became an infestation. Each time, peppermint shrimp have worked for me.

If you’re dealing with an infestation, resetting the tank is going to be the most painless path forward.

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

Thank you everyone for the great input. However, that person who is @Captain Ron upon further discussion is not looking to put much effort into his tank. Hopefully, he will change his mind.

 

[tribbitt]

For biological control there are berghia/the correct species of peppermint shrimp + emerald crab. If the tank is not overrun you can try manual removal

 

[Slingfox]

Agreed with the suggestions above that for a tank that size, complete reset or something similar is likely least painless route. I would rank that as relatively low effort and better than continually dealing with uglies and pests for weeks on end.

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

We are planning to take a trip to High Tide Aquatics for a Certified Aiptasia Eating Peppermint Shrimp and an Emerald Crab. Either, today or next weekend.

 

[L/B Block]

Emerald/pitho for bubble algae-

How bad is aiptasia? For me it was a 1-2-3 combo of nudibranches, filefish and a Molly miller (from biota). I have no aiptasia at all. Took a bit for the Molly miller to do its job.

 

[Darkxerox]

Emerald/pitho for bubble algae-

How bad is aiptasia? For me it was a 1-2-3 combo of nudibranches, filefish and a Molly miller (from biota). I have no aiptasia at all. Took a bit for the Molly miller to do its job.

In a 6g there's no fish that's appropriate to do the job though. The peps will be far better.

 

[L/B Block]

Molly miller small enough?

 

[Mr. Seahorse]

We picked up 2 Little Emerald Crabs from Aquatic Collection a little while ago. The person who has the tank, believes that the Peppermint Shrimp would eat his acans. Is that true?

 

[L/B Block]

We picked up 2 Little Emerald Crabs from Aquatic Collection a little while ago. The person who has the tank, believes that the Peppermint Shrimp would eat his acans. Is that true?

Never seen peps eat any coral in my tank -and I did have a couple acans at one point

 

[Chrism1330]

They do when the acan isnt doing so well, its happened to me before.

 

[L/B Block]

They do when the acan isnt doing so well, its happened to me before.

Interesting-is it dead flesh they were going at?