FAQ
Pest Identification Questions
About Aiptasia
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What is Aiptasia ?
common pest anemone, spreads quickly and can sting and overtake corals -
How does Aiptasia behave or spread?
retracts quickly when disturbed, extends tentacles to sting nearby corals, spreads via pedal laceration -
How can Aiptasia be controlled or removed?
manual removal, injection with kalk paste or aiptasia treatments, biological control like peppermint shrimp and filefish