Tube Anemone under attack

[Pjanssen]

I have a separate thread pertaining to Bryopsis, but I'm hoping to get some specialized advise as to what to about this:

IMG_3903 by Penny, on Flickr

The Bryop is attached to the thin delicate "skin" of the tube. If I try to pull it off, the anemone will definitely tear

[Elizabeth94]

This stuff is nasty. I had it in my 29gal and it killed all of my lps corals and anchored itself in-between zoanthids. I would take the anemone out if possible and cut the algae as close to the flesh as you can. It will grow back, but maybe if you keep cutting it maybe it will become weaker.

 

I didn't try this method when I has this issue because I gave up. But maybe it will work.

 

The Bryop is attached to the thin delicate "skin" of the tube. If I try to pull it off, the anemone will definitely tear

[seabass]

Damn that sucks. I don't know what to recommend. What do you think about making a peroxide/baking soda paste: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/339351-hair-algae-experiment-successful/

I'm not really sure how baking soda would affect the anemone.

[ndrobey]

You could try putting it a quarantine container and use Tech M to bring the magnesium up until it kills the bryopsis.

[coralscaper]

Put it in a dark spot, and the bryopsis will eventually die back from the lack of light. The tube anemone will be fine since it is non-photosynthetic.

[HarryPotter]

Put it in a dark spot, and the bryopsis will eventually die back from the lack of light. The tube anemone will be fine since it is non-photosynthetic.

^^^ this

 

Super smart. Tube anemones don't need light, bryopsis does

[seabass]

Maybe the biggest obstacle would be disturbing the DSB to move the anemone. You'd likely have to break the tank down to accomplish this. Then you need another tank/container for the anemone. It's doable, but it's not without its challenges.

[Pjanssen]

what if I covered it, with maybe a plastic cup with holes cut in it to allow for some flow?

Also pertaining to the bryopsis needing light. I had it growing in my return chamber, where there isn't much light at all. I think the stuff survives under most conditions,

[seabass]

I'm not in love with covering it. I could be wrong, I would guess that holes large enough for decent flow would let in enough light for the algae to hang on for quite some time.

[Pjanssen]

so no one has an opinion as to whether it would be safe to take a clean razor and just cut the end of the tube off?

[seabass]

Here is some information about them: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2004/6/inverts

 

It looks like they can rebuild their tube. I'll let you make the call if you want to try. However, I wouldn't try it if you still have bryopsis elsewhere in your tank.

[Pjanssen]

Here is some information about them: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2004/6/inverts

 

It looks like they can rebuild their tube. I'll let you make the call if you want to try. However, I wouldn't try it if you still have bryopsis elsewhere in your tank.

 

largest remaining patch. Although I just discovered a few new sprouts which I will scrape off. Not sure why I am so hesitant to try techM. Ugh. (Just Make A Decision Already, Damn It!)

[Hammerstone]

 

largest remaining patch. Although I just discovered a few new sprouts which I will scrape off. Not sure why I am so hesitant to try techM. Ugh. (Just Make A Decision Already, Damn It!)

i know why your so hesitant, it's because you don't want to risk hurting your animals. It took me forever to put chemiclean into my tank. I still have cyano and hope it just hasn't been long enough. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!!!