WAMAS greetings; Aiptasia control and flower/rock anemones
11/6/18
I wanted to ask you two questions. When we talked I had asked you about
Aiptasia control and flower/rock anemones.
<Oh yeah>
My tank has been inundated with the Aiptasia. I currently have a
filefish in there now, but I think he has gotten too mature and only
likes the frozen food/pellets I feed. I just ordered two smaller ORA
filefish that I am hoping will help. You also mentioned raccoon
butterflies?
<Yes; these are faves (both species)>
I think you mentioned that peppermint shrimp are hit or miss too.
<This is so>
I was thinking about throwing some money down the drain and buying some
Berghias too. Inland
aquatics had a good article on what to do with them to ensure they
survive vs. just throwing them into your display tank. Any further
thoughts or advice?
<Like foxes and rabbits... you'll end up w/ some of both... The large
ones will need being taken care of otherwise. Please have a read here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/aiptasia/aiptasia.htm
and the linked files above.>
Also, I had mentioned to you my interest in propagating flower anemones.
I just got a bunch and have been spot feeding them. From my readings,
they propagate infrequently, but you had mentioned some other ways to
induce breeding. What do you recommend?
<Either stress (lots of current is a fave) or very good conditions...
AND that universal ingredient patience>
Thank you again for your time and for coming to speak at our club.
<A pleasure and honor Scott. Cheers, Bob Fenner>
Scott Friedman
Propagating Rock Nems
10/29/18
Bob,
<Hey Tyler>
I'm looking for some feedback on propagating Rock Flower Nems. I heard someone
or when we last talked about slicing the mouths of Rose Bubble Tips
and it caused them to split. Would this technique work on Rock Flowers?
<Indeed it will; or I should say, can. Best to cut through both sides of the
mouth (bilaterally) to ensure success; AND only do so when you're sure the
animal is in very good shape (opening daily; readily accepting food; staying
turgid...) AND only do on an every several month basis (like twice a year). Bob
Fenner>
--
Tyler Johnson,
President of Addictive Aquaculture LLC,
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/cichlidmania26/
Addictive Aquaculture Website:
http://www.addictiveaquaculture.com
Re: Propagating Rock Nems
10/29/18
so let me get this straight start the cut at the corner of each side of the
mouth and then all the way through to the outer skirt?
<Yes; through the entire mouth, sideways/long ways, through the body.
SEE/READ on WWM re Iodide-ate use in this procedure. BobF>
