Did I get the plague?

[Khemul]

I have two Peppermints and a Skunk Cleaner in my 40B. I don't see any problems. Not sure if the smaller area of the 5g would change that though.


Mixing shrimp depends on the type really. For instance, Coral Banded seem closer to lobsters really then shrimp temperament-wise. They can be downright aggressive sometimes. Peppermints and Skunks aren't too aggressive though (unless they see a coral getting a meal...).

 

[Coel03]

So far no sightings, only been 2 days but that's good right?


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[kingwintergreen]

i'd say that's good, but it could take some time before you start to see it again. to control it from here out (if you're not sure about the shrimp) you could try a molly miller blenny or two.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/9/fish
they definitely eat aiptasia, and are good algae eaters, too.

 

[KellyFrancis]

What's the difference between a Molly Miller Blenny and a Lawnmower Blenny? I searched Google quick and apparently there is a difference, but beats me what....

 

[Khemul]

What's the difference between a Molly Miller Blenny and a Lawnmower Blenny? I searched Google quick and apparently there is a difference, but beats me what....

There is a lot of resemblance among blenny species. In this case the suttle differences are head shape and size. they both look rather different in person. In pictures they look similar.

 

[Coel03]

Found another bit last night, treated it. Thank god they are an easy to move piece of live rock


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[greech]

Aiptasia are very common so don't feel like you are having bad luck. Definitely nuke them and do everything you can to prevent them from getting in to your tank in the 1st place but they are something that many of us have to deal with. Adding a couple of pepps shouldn't be a problem but there are no guarantees. Your bioload will not be impacted even in a 5 gallon.