Made a Mistake After AEFW — What Now?

[nickkohrn]

I was in the process of building a new frag system to move my corals into from the system they were already in because the dimensions of the new system were better for me. A couple of months before the new system was completed, I noticed that I contracted AEFW in the Acropora-only system. I battled them, but I was slowly losing because all corals were small frags that weren’t able to handle the constant stress. So, I ended up getting rid of everything, which was nearly two weeks ago.

In the meantime, I started the new system with matured live rock from the systems of other locals, and I also used MarinePure that I cycled for nearly four months. So, I added a tester Acropora frag last weekend. It’s still alive, and it has great polyp extension.

Today, I was tearing down the system that I noticed AEFW in. Without thinking about the consequences, I pulled the snails out of that system, scrubbed them with a toothbrush, and I placed them into my new system.

So, I’m now waiting to see if my mistake will have dire consequences for the Acropora frag that I currently have in the new system.

Since I tossed all of the corals and tiles that they were attached to (no rock in display with them), what are the chances that the AEFW hitched a ride into my new system via the snails?

Excuse me while I vomit.

 

[fishguy242]

pretty slim ,fingers crossed ,fw dip next time,happy reefing

 

[nickkohrn]

pretty slim ,fingers crossed ,fw dip next time,happy reefing

I didn’t think snails could be dipped in freshwater. Is that not true?

 

[drawman]

I wouldn't stress too hard on this I think the chances are low. I would've done the same by brushing the snails.

 

[nickkohrn]

Thanks for the reassurance, @fishguy242 and @drawman! I’ll just keep an eye on things and see how everything goes over the next few months.

I was stressing because I made sure to use all new bio-media and live rock, as well as clean everything thoroughly that was moved to the new system from the old. Once I dropped the snails in, I had a moment of panic.

 

[drawman]

Thanks for the reassurance, @fishguy242 and @drawman! I’ll just keep an eye on things and see how everything goes over the next few months.

I was stressing because I made sure to use all new bio-media and live rock, as well as clean everything thoroughly that was moved to the new system from the old. Once I dropped the snails in, I had a moment of panic.

I know how you feel. Certain pests will make you want to trash everything!