Kalkwasser

[mathias]

Got me a sirenge..... mixed up some kalkwasser in a bowl and injected a couple aptasia and you just see them melt away.... I know I didn't win the war but I won the first fight :)



and I was also told to do one section of the tank a day or couple of days so you don't over kalk :)

[GaryP]

and I was also told to do one section of the tank a day or couple of days so you don't over kalk :)

Good idea, we had someone post here about a real high pH last week. I was mystified until he told mentioned he had been using Kalk paste to kill aptasia.

[gjuarez]

I currently have one aptasia in my tank. i was goint to wait until the meeting to know how to kill it but since inject kalk works, i will try that? One question, if i kill it it wont spread will it?

[blueboy]

i use a syringe w/ the needle and actually inject it inti their bodies. this seems to be more effective than just squirting it on them, if you can get to them that well.

[mathias]

I stick it right in thier mouth... and squeeze.... qjuarez trust me if you have one you have like 5 you can't see....

[::pete::]

I do the same thing and just inject to their mouth kills them everytime. Its the ones you cant see or get to that reproduce.

[GaryP]

That's the advantage of stocking with Berghia. They find the aiptasia you'll never see.

[::pete::]

Stocking ... how many per gallon? I have 7 and they dont seem to keep up.

[jaded]

I'm glad your finding the kalkwasser to be effective... it never worked for me but straight white vinegar did (and much less ph problem). Do stop what your doing... I say if it ain't broke dont fix it, but if those little suckers keep coming back you can also do a bit of research on alternative "cures" i.e. vinegar, lemon juice... all have there place