Documented this over time on a post here, but wanted to summarize:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aefw-flatworm-stop-and-lifecycle-questions.348787/#post-4491897
Here are the particulars:
I am not saying that this is a cure, only that it looks very promising so far. His tank appears to be cured at the moment.
There are some variable here that need mentioned. I observed this on a tank that I help a special needs man with maintenance and things. He is not very disciplined, which is why he had a massive infestation. He said that he stopped adding stuff back in fall - I do believe him, but there is no way to know for sure. He is religious about dosing and checking things, so I even though I did not dose the tank, I believe that it got done every day.
...do with this what you will. Good luck to all with these nasty basturds.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aefw-flatworm-stop-and-lifecycle-questions.348787/#post-4491897
Here are the particulars:
- Double dose of Zeovit Flatworm Stop
- Will NOT kill the worms - but does appear to interrupt their ability to reproduce
- After about a month, coral health is up, eggs and worms are down
- After about three months, worms present and no new eggs to be seen
- After about six months, no worms or eggs in the tank
- No issue with any other tank inhabitant
I am not saying that this is a cure, only that it looks very promising so far. His tank appears to be cured at the moment.
There are some variable here that need mentioned. I observed this on a tank that I help a special needs man with maintenance and things. He is not very disciplined, which is why he had a massive infestation. He said that he stopped adding stuff back in fall - I do believe him, but there is no way to know for sure. He is religious about dosing and checking things, so I even though I did not dose the tank, I believe that it got done every day.
...do with this what you will. Good luck to all with these nasty basturds.
