Flatworms.... is this going to be a provlem
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Hey everyone, had a situation a few weeks ago when a shipment of corals was sent a day late. My wife had to end up dipping the corals and such. Suffice to say flatworms made it into the tank.
I’ve tried to read up as much as possible. They are mostly clear or turn whatever color they are eating?? The one pictured above is so tiny I could barely focus on it. I had to use a jewlers loupe to get that shot. There are maybe less than 20 on the glass , none that I can see on any of my corals.
Any information or advise would be much appreciated!!!
I’ve tried to read up as much as possible. They are mostly clear or turn whatever color they are eating?? The one pictured above is so tiny I could barely focus on it. I had to use a jewlers loupe to get that shot. There are maybe less than 20 on the glass , none that I can see on any of my corals.
Any information or advise would be much appreciated!!!
Well it does not look to be AEFW. Hopefully it is just a ghost flatworm, but could be Acoel which can go after corals. Look through some images here:
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had those on seperate occassions, best way to handle is manual removal with a baster or small diameter siphon line. If you can make a routine of trying to get a few each day they will eventually subside. I typically use to see them on the glass in the am before light cycle would start. Worst case if it becomes infested salifert flatworm exit makes easy work of them
