Verm edit Snail?

[R33FDr3amer]

I just received my 1st corals a couple days ago. I dipped them useing coral rx. Almost positive what's on my fox coral is a vermedit snail? The other little red things poking out also need removed or is that part of the coral? What is the best way to get rid of it if it is vermedit snails?

My cabbage coral, is it normal to look like that at the base? Is there some nastyness hiding in there too?! The bade is almost like crumbly rock if that makes sense?

TIA!

 

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Can’t tell what the red item is. The vermedit snail can be disposed of by breaking off its tube and then gouging it with an ice pick or similar item. Just crush it clear to the rock.
from what I can tell the cabbage coral looks just like mine where it attaches.

 

[Chrisv.]

Your ID is correct. I'd kill this before you have a tank full of them.

 

[R33FDr3amer]

Can’t tell what the red item is. The vermedit snail can be disposed of by breaking off its tube and then gouging it with an ice pick or similar item. Just crush it clear to the rock.
from what I can tell the cabbage coral looks just like mine where it attaches.

OK thanks! I'm glad the cabbage coral seems normal even tho it looks nasty in there lol I also tried to get a better pic of the fox coral. Tomorrow, I'll either remove it or use super glue. Thanks for the reply!

 

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[R33FDr3amer]

I removed them. There was actually 2! That was a lot less painless than i thought it would be lol I also scraped off those red spike things as I had no idea if they were also a nasty. My coral didn't even close up, it was like he knew I was cleansing him haha

once last question do you use bleach on the utensils to disinfect them or is just a rinse in freshwater/saltwater ok and leave them safe to use at a later date? I used a bone cutter, tongues with grooves, and a surgical blade. I could use bleach but was unsure if this would be safe for stainless steel utensils.

Thanks again for all the help. You guys never disappoint! <3

 

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I removed them. There was actually 2! That was a lot less painless than i thought it would be lol I also scraped off those red spike things as I had no idea if they were also a nasty. My coral didn't even close up, it was like he knew I was cleansing him haha

once last question do you use bleach on the utensils to disinfect them or is just a rinse in freshwater/saltwater ok and leave them safe to use at a later date? I used a bone cutter, tongues with grooves, and a surgical blade. I could use bleach but was unsure if this would be safe for stainless steel utensils.

Thanks again for all the help. You guys never disappoint! <3

I generally use distilled white vinegar. Offer dried it is sterile.

 

[fish farmer]

Those red things were foraminiferams, used to get red and white ones on Fiji rock. I only have a few white ones now. Never seen them being an issue.

 

[Spare time]

I removed them. There was actually 2! That was a lot less painless than i thought it would be lol I also scraped off those red spike things as I had no idea if they were also a nasty. My coral didn't even close up, it was like he knew I was cleansing him haha

once last question do you use bleach on the utensils to disinfect them or is just a rinse in freshwater/saltwater ok and leave them safe to use at a later date? I used a bone cutter, tongues with grooves, and a surgical blade. I could use bleach but was unsure if this would be safe for stainless steel utensils.

Thanks again for all the help. You guys never disappoint! <3

I just rinse them in freshwater.

 

[Spare time]

Make sure to check back on the coral later to see if any new ones popped up

 

[R33FDr3amer]

Make sure to check back on the coral later to see if any new ones popped up

Oh for sure! I will be checking them nightly with a flashlight lol

Thanks everyone!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I removed them. There was actually 2! That was a lot less painless than i thought it would be lol I also scraped off those red spike things as I had no idea if they were also a nasty. My coral didn't even close up, it was like he knew I was cleansing him haha

once last question do you use bleach on the utensils to disinfect them or is just a rinse in freshwater/saltwater ok and leave them safe to use at a later date? I used a bone cutter, tongues with grooves, and a surgical blade. I could use bleach but was unsure if this would be safe for stainless steel utensils.

Thanks again for all the help. You guys never disappoint! <3

Get a small spray bottle and fill with isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning and rinsing the tools, spray them with the alcohol and then let them air dry. This will kill any lingering bacteria from the coral that may still be present and will also aid in drying, which will help prevent rust.

(If you don't need to do this often and don't want to use a spray bottle, wiping the tools down with alcohol wipes is fine too)

 

[R33FDr3amer]

Get a small spray bottle and fill with isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning and rinsing the tools, spray them with the alcohol and then let them air dry. This will kill any lingering bacteria from the coral that may still be present and will also aid in drying, which will help prevent rust.

(If you don't need to do this often and don't want to use a spray bottle, wiping the tools down with alcohol wipes is fine too)

exactly the answer i was hoping for! thanks!!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

exactly the answer i was hoping for! thanks!!

To be honest, unless you're cutting coral flesh, rinsing the tools in regular tap water and scrubbing with a toothbrush, if necessary, is sufficient for most things. If you're cutting into the actual coral, I'd disinfect just prior to use.