Torch Corals not opening, dipped and Looks like flatworms?

[goettemm]

Hello All -

I have noticed for the past few weeks my torch corals were not opening all the way and today noticed one had started to turn to brown jelly. I dipped them in Coral Rx and these flatworms (3-4 per coral) fell off. Assuming these are bad and if so, what is the remaining course of treatment? Annoyed as my one torch went from one head to over a dozen over the past 3 years, though they are already starting to open a bit back in the tank. Will they affect trachys, favias or hammer / frogspawn? Wondering if I should dip other corals as well? I randomly will see recession in some of my favias, though parameters are in line.

Thanks!

Mike

 

[tsouth]

These flatworms are known as Polyclad flatworms. Unfortunately they are a species that lays eggs, so please take this in mind when forming a strategy to eradicate them.

It is my understanding that these flatworms are primarily attracted to Euphyllia including but not limited to Torches, Frogspawns, hammers, and the like.

Tactics I suggest are continuous dipping week after week, and manual removal of egg cases. Note that dipping will not affect the egg cases so these must be brushed or scraped off. You can also research methods of baiting these worms with items such as feeder clams with hopes that they will be distracted, and then easily removed.

Sending warm wishes your way on the journey ahead. All my best to you

 

[goettemm]

These flatworms are known as Polyclad flatworms. Unfortunately they are a species that lays eggs, so please take this in mind when forming a strategy to eradicate them.

It is my understanding that these flatworms are primarily attracted to Euphyllia including but not limited to Torches, Frogspawns, hammers, and the like.

Tactics I suggest are continuous dipping week after week, and manual removal of egg cases. Note that dipping will not affect the egg cases so these must be brushed or scraped off. You can also research methods of baiting these worms with items such as feeder clams with hopes that they will be distracted, and then easily removed.

Sending warm wishes your way on the journey ahead. All my best to you

Thank you! I lost the torch that started to jelly, the others seem happier today. I couldn't see any eggs, but will scrub with a toothbrush around base for good measure and keep dipping.
Best,

Mike