+cyrus Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A while ago I mentioned my intention to raise a Berghia Nudibranch Army. I now have a 55g loaded with aptasia which I might add was extremely hard to culture! Before I order these guys I want to make sure there are enough people that want them (ya right!). These guys will completely ANNIHILATE 100% aptasia from your tanks. How ever you must keep in mind that after the food is gone, so are they. They will be free to anyone who promises not to sell them. These are knights not mercenaries! They can not be bought! If you would like to sell them for profit then purchase your own lol. This is a crusade to rid the world of aptasia not personal revenue. Frank Burr did this for his club with great results! When he told me about how well it went for him and his club it made me realize that maybe it was a sign that it was time! I will start a list according to responses. Predators Wrasses (except Fairy wrasses) Long nosed hawkfish Peppermint shrimp Camel shrimp Some brittle starfish to a lesser degree Large crabs (Sally Lightfoot,Green legged hermit, etc.) Lower rock areas with Bristle worm nests will eat Berghia to protect the eggs Chemicals used for Aiptasia could kill Berghia and eggs. Strong overflow Acclimation1) Turn off lights, Allow fish and predators to settle down. Preferably leave the lights off several hours after Berghia arrive.2) TURN OFF ALL WATER FLOW, pumps and power heads alike while releasing the Berghia.3) Partial water changes for 30 minutes to an hour to acclimate Berghia to your aquariums conditions.4) One method of introduction in the aquarium is to place the container they are shipped in on it's side next to the largest aiptasia colony, wedged & weighted with a rock and just allow them to crawl out on their own.5) Another method is to use the pipette that came with your shipment and gently blow water that you suck up into the pipette at the berghia to knock the berghia in the water column of the cup then suck it up with the pipette. At this time you can release the Berghia colony onto coral rock high on top of reef, near but not on top of aiptasia. "BE CAREFUL" as the berghia are very fragile and can be damaged quite easily. NEVER scrape the berghia off the sides of the container. Keeping the colony together allows the Berghia to find each other to mate and find food to eat.6) Avoid predators.7) Don’t feed during acclimation time.8) After introducing Berghia, don’t move rock around or cause rock slides or use juice; both can cause harm to Berghia and eggs.9) Sit back, wait and be patient.Let the holy war begin. Commanders List: fishypets Salt Dreams Tallspawn mdavis735RotaryGeektroypt stoneroller Don't forget to donate | | | | | | | | V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 That's awesome! I've been battling aptasia for a while now and wanted to try these. Do you have to turn the main flow off while they are in the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 No I'm sure less flow will increase the speed that they destroy but the multiply fast, It's not like a velvet that your constantly watching with your fingers crossed. They come they multiply they destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'd be interested in a few when you're done. I can even swap for some coral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 This is beyond cool! Way to go, Cyrus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdavis735 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'd love to try some as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallspawn Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Count me in, really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Dreams Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I am totally in I just bought rock that is totally infested with Aptasia and these will help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 will they only eat aptasia or will they eat majano's too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 this is an awesome thing your doing for the club. I almost wish i had aiptasia just so i could try these out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 will they only eat aptasia or will they eat majano's too? Aptasia is their sole diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdavis735 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Watch what you wish for medi.actually I have some I could donate if you really wanna check em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I applaud your noble effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 No I think I'll pass. I don't want to see that bad. Thanks for the offer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaryGeek Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hey man, im not sure if you have checked SCCT yet, but im definetly in on this one. When do you plan to do this? And how much does this normally cost? I will try to save some money to donate to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troypt Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I would love to get some too. Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneroller Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Put me on the list please. I have a no fish softie tank I'd love to get "cleaned". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 ok I will be getting them on the 15th or the 31st of this month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cyrus Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 IF you want to order let me know. I most likely will purchase from the people in san antonio. 3 packs are 60$ and they recommend 2 packs for optimal colony growth. If you don't want to wait let me know and I can pick them up for you when I go. It will take a little while to culture them for people who want free one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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