Steel Toe Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have a zoa frag which I notice there are some hydroids on it. I've plucked some using tweezers and the remaining it a bit too difficult to remove. Try imagine holding frag, tweezers and magnifying glass at the same time. I've tried dipping with FM pest control with no success. Are that any other better safe solutions to eradicate these irritators? The hydroids are similar to these pictures..these pics are not my zoa Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Toe Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Anyone with suggestion ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted May 24, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2014 Anyone with suggestion ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkhi bro, Type of sea hare eats it. http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f184/colonial-hydroids-how-do-you-get-rid-of-them-96296.html U can try out n share the finding. Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Toe Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks bro for the input. I've read the thread it seems the recommended Seahare is very effective for consuming the myrionema hydroids which is more of a colony type and much more bigger in size of hydroids species. The type of hydroids which currently I'm facing is the smaller type which grows on the rock, in between and around zoas polyps. The recommended seahare maybe the answer but imagining the seahare with it size on my small zoa frag it's a bit off balance in my opinion. Presently, what I've did, after the first initial manual removal, I waited for it to regrow which about a week then I manually remove it again. I remove the affected zoa frag out of DT and place it in a small container filled with tank water and slowly begin manual removal. I did this when at night after lights off when the zoas polyps are closed. This will lessen the stress on the zoas when doing the removal. Every time I pluck one out, I clean the tweezer with clean dry cloth/tissue and pluck again. It is really a pain in the place where the light never shine process but I noticed the number of hydroids are declining. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sengreef Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 try on copperband or long nose butterfly both also consider reefsafe & they should help ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Toe Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 I would love to give them a try but don't know whether it's suitable for my tank size. My tank only 2x1x1.5h. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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