lemon/lime / boiling h20
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i would use a syringe...that is the best way. you want to target the aiptasia. thats why i prefer joe's juice...it comes with the syringe and works like a charm.
Sadie...I actually have the applicator syringe that came with the joes juice. I could send it to you for free if you want to use it.
Sadie...I actually have the applicator syringe that came with the joes juice. I could send it to you for free if you want to use it.
Abarnswell
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I have a few of those dastardly little things popping up now in my little reef tank. I'm going to have to start getting rid of them. Some of mine are hard to reach, though. 
Not sure how I could get them.
Not sure how I could get them.Abarnswell
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You're a paramedic?!? Wow! I wish I had the guts to do something that important. I have so much respect and admiration for emergency responders. I could never do it -- I would fall apart all the time.sadielynn said:
aromano
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Hi Sadielynn,
If you wish to use lemon juice, use a syringe and inject the aiptasia's steam with the lemon juice. The tricky part is to target the aiptasia's steam before it retracts.
I have read that it's effective, but really hard to inject them. The Joe's Juice is an easier method, because you don't need to get the needle inside of the anemone. I've had very good results w/ the Joe's Juice product, but never really tried the lemon juice method.
You can do the injection in the tank...neither the lemon juice nor the Joe's Juice will hurt anything but the aiptasia
If you wish to use lemon juice, use a syringe and inject the aiptasia's steam with the lemon juice. The tricky part is to target the aiptasia's steam before it retracts.
I have read that it's effective, but really hard to inject them. The Joe's Juice is an easier method, because you don't need to get the needle inside of the anemone. I've had very good results w/ the Joe's Juice product, but never really tried the lemon juice method.
You can do the injection in the tank...neither the lemon juice nor the Joe's Juice will hurt anything but the aiptasia
The standard joes juice applicator has just a straight plastic tip. I do believe that they offer a 90 degree tip as well...this may be beneficial to your circumstance.Abarnswell said:I have a few of those dastardly little things popping up now in my little reef tank. I'm going to have to start getting rid of them. Some of mine are hard to reach, though.
jesse
I worked for 15 years doing this I am not in the field now due to blowing both knees out and need a bilat Knee replacement ...But work as a assistant to a dr in surgery , starting IVs ekg interp, resp maint. ect I work next to the nurses and the anesthist
On another note how much lime juice do I need I pulled up 10 ccs of lime juice (this wont hurt not being lemon correct? in other words lime jucie is ok ?) and nailed the flesh and emptied it then followed up with boiling water . For those who can not access syringes and needle go to walmart or any other discount store you can get the "flavor" injectors which will work for a fraction of the price usually around 2 or 3 bucks
On another note how much lime juice do I need I pulled up 10 ccs of lime juice (this wont hurt not being lemon correct? in other words lime jucie is ok ?) and nailed the flesh and emptied it then followed up with boiling water . For those who can not access syringes and needle go to walmart or any other discount store you can get the "flavor" injectors which will work for a fraction of the price usually around 2 or 3 bucks
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Anonymous
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i haven't had any in a very long time (hopefully it stays that way!!) but i injected via syringe hot kalk and it killed them outright. i like kalk over other methods cuz i know a little extra ca won't hurt anything, but lemon or lime should have little effect either, maybe a little baking soda to right your alk if you use a lot wouldn't hurt though.
I did follow up with a boiling injection but he got a drink of limeonaide and I know that I got him in the stalk , He did not come out last nite and I havent noticed him tonite either I will keep an eye out for him I was told that he is probably the only one that I had and that I wouldnt be quick enough to wack him . But I was :twisted: :lol: hopefully I killed him :lol: I am sure I did tho :lol: Thanks for the input folks , John I do have an IV bag mixed if I need to drip it in LOL