Zoa Hitchhiker?

Letterkenny · Nov 6, 2019

Let me know if I should adjust the lighting but looks like something sticking out between these polyps. I just got these today so not sure if it is normal or a hitchhiker I need to worry about. This had a 10 minute Coral RX dip when I got it in.

jsvand5 · Nov 6, 2019

Need to turn off the blues. Can’t see anything in those pics I’d probably super glue over it though to be safe.

sfin52 · Nov 6, 2019

Yep blue obscures the details

reef lover · Nov 7, 2019

Whatever it is the zoas dont like it..i would remove.

KJ · Nov 7, 2019

Letterkenny said:
Let me know if I should adjust the lighting but looks like something sticking out between these polyps. I just got these today so not sure if it is normal or a hitchhiker I need to worry about. This had a 10 minute Coral RX dip when I got it in.

Look like this?

Google Search

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sfin52 · Nov 7, 2019

My goodness, how did you find that. I'm impressed with you able to find things in photos. I can see it now.

KJ said:
Look like this?

Google Search

www.google.com

KJ · Nov 7, 2019

sfin52 said:
My goodness, how did you find that. I'm impressed with you able to find things in photos. I can see it now.

TY

Letterkenny · Nov 7, 2019

KJ said:
Look like this?

Google Search

www.google.com

That’s what my hunch was. Unfortunately I’m out of town for two days but will remove when I get home. That said, how do I get rid of it?

DSC reef · Nov 7, 2019

Manual removal, dips and look for eggs.

Letterkenny · Nov 8, 2019

DSC reef said:
Manual removal, dips and look for eggs.

Should I dip my other zoas too?

DSC reef · Nov 8, 2019

Letterkenny said:
Should I dip my other zoas too?

If your able then yes. Keep an eye out for eggs as I don't believe dipping kills eggs.

Letterkenny · Nov 8, 2019

What about Salifert flatworm exit?

Letterkenny · Nov 8, 2019

Well I tried to pull it but couldn’t find it after I took it out of the tank. Dipped all my zoas again but nothing came off.

reef lover · Nov 9, 2019

Keep your eyes open...hes in there somewhere....looking for his next meal...

Letterkenny · Nov 9, 2019

reef lover said:
Keep your eyes open...hes in there somewhere....looking for his next meal...

I thought I saw him in the same Zoa frag but I couldn’t get a hold of him with tweezers. I think I’m just going to use Salifert flatworm exit.

Letterkenny · Nov 9, 2019

Here are some more pics with the lights off during the day.

Terry Mattson · Nov 9, 2019

Letterkenny said:
I thought I saw him in the same Zoa frag but I couldn’t get a hold of him with tweezers. I think I’m just going to use Salifert flatworm exit.

Use a Turkey baster and suck it off gently.

Letterkenny · Nov 9, 2019

I’ve read mixed things but ended up doing the flatworm exit. 60 drops for a 45 gallon which is consistent with some posts/articles that I have seen. I still see the little bugger in there. Just wish he was easier to get out. The turkey baster didn’t work.