Fishgirl2393 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 OK, so I am 100% positive that I have predatory amphipods in my 10-gallon reef. How do I remove them? Adding a fish at the moment is NOT possible. However, cleaning (if it would help) IS possible. Would dipping the live rock (not the ones with coral on it but just the plain live rock) in freshwater make them jump off/die? Suggestions PLEASE Link to comment
Dnic Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 They are probably just running on top of them, not harming them Link to comment
Fishgirl2393 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, I've SEEN them chewing on the polyp attachment place (mat) and there seem to be slightly fewer polyps now. How do I remove them? I know it is rare to see it but apparently, it does happen in a few cases. Link to comment
Fishgirl2393 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Anyone have any suggestions about how to remove them??? Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Before getting a fish (Black Barred Convict Goby), I used to hunt Pods with a flashlight and a tweezer. Worked a few times, but the ones you miss learn quickly. After my Zoas were consumed the little buggers took out my Blastomussas. Nasty, aren't they? There are products on the market that can wipe out all your Pods, but they will also wipe out any other related life. Propably not a good way to go. So you're back to a fish as the only real feasable alternative. Link to comment
gregnlr Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 dipping them in Fresh water is not an option, you could dip them in CoralRX if needed. if they are eating something it may already be dead and the are simply cleaning it up. I don't consided Amphipods and issue in my tank. Link to comment
beefus Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I had the same issue with my zoanthid colonies, I dipped in lugols which and surprising number came running out to die in the brown water, after a couple of dips they started to leave them alone. Your mileage my vary. Link to comment
Fishgirl2393 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, I was able to remove MOST of the pods (have only seen 1-2 now) and things seem happier. They may not have been the actual predatory pods (because I have seen them eating algae) but there were SO MANY of them that there was probably not enough food for them. Link to comment
jae4571 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I had the same issue. A newly added 6 line erase took care of them Link to comment
wrasseWrangler Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I don't care what anyone says these little bastards do eat zoas and other lps. Cut back on feeding it will help a little. Link to comment
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