Is this a aiptasia in my coral

[Cadiz.Jonathan]

I was reading on pest anemones never thought I would get one but turns out I might have 2 small ones. Please let me kno if i am rite also how to get rid of it quick thanks.

 

[ereefer]

Picture is a little blurry, but yes it looks like aiptasia. Get yourself some peppermint shrimp.

 

[Cadiz.Jonathan]

Dont peppermint shrimp also eat corals?

 

[Cadiz.Jonathan]

How many should get got a 24 aquapod.

 

[Gwiz3005]

I'd say 2-3 just make sure it's the peppermints that eat aiptasia - the Caribbean ones I believe.

AiptasiaX and other like products will do the job also as long as the problem is not too out of control.

 

[knutez24]

Apistatia will retract into a crevas or hole in the rock usally or ball up very tiny. If its tiny and not right against your coral you could put some coral glue over top of it. I've done this on small apistatia that is on my frags and it works pretty well.

 

[sillysidewinder]

You can also inject it with vinegar using a syringe. This is a little tricky because they retract very quickly. But it is definitely One solution. I had some Aiptasia in my 25 gallon so I got a peppermint shrimp. I haven't seen any since getting it

 

[basiab]

Just take care of it yourself. Don't rely on shrimp for just two.

 

[DJYoshi]

if you use shrimp or fish...once the aip is gone..they might turn on your coral! aiptasia x is awesome.... I have to inject every now and again. sucks..but it's not that bad.... scan the tank weekly for it.