AIPTACAP eliminates Aiptasia and Manjano 40 gr Aquamedic

Live rocks are essential in barrier aquariums and as the name indicates they are colonized by a rich variety of living marine organisms, many of which play a significant role for a healthy marine aquarium.
One of the organisms that is most often introduced in the aquarium with new living rocks (and sometimes with corals) is the Aiptasia sp. also known as Glass anemone. Aiptasia is an hermaphrodite and constantly releases the planula (larval-stage anamone) into the surrounding water, which can fix on the rocks or glass and turn into a real anemone.

Aiptasia sp is easily adapted and spreads like algae even in difficult aquatic conditions. It severely damages the sessile invertebrates that inhabit the aquarium by irritating the delicate tissue and struggling with these for food and space. Aiptasia sp. is considered as an epidemic and if neglected it will occupy the entire aquarium. It is essential to eliminate it before it reaches considerable size.

The anemones of Aiptasia sp. are notoriously difficult to eliminate physical removal is difficult as they quickly portray themselves in small live rock cavities when touched. Physical removal is also ineffective as when they perceive danger they release the planula into the water.
As if not enough, some residual tissues remain constantly anchored to the rock and can regenerate into new Aiptasia sp., producing them even more than before.

The most effective method of eliminating Aiptasia sp is through strong chemical agents, which however are difficult to administer in pure solution and can damage the coral reef.