Wooo hooo!! ZeoVit Flatworm Stop. Anyone try this for AEFW yet??

OzoneParkGuy · 05/17/2012, 03:52 PM

ZeoVit Flatworm Stop.

IN TANK TREATMENT!

Right now we have an effective help against tissue eating flatworms on Acropora and for ailing SPS.

(Can it be for the infamous AEFW... Scientific name Amakusaplana acroporae???) I see they haven't mentioned the actual pest name on the bottle which makes me wonder if it's a liability thing if it does not work. Anyone try it before I buy a bottle??

They claim:
Flatworm Stop strengthens all kind of corals and reduces parasitical flatworms on Acropora corals at the same time. Very valuable ingredients are assimilated directly after dosage. In our tests also ailing small polyp stony corals recovered and rebuilt the basis as well as gained back the original coloration.

Dosage: 1 ml per 100 Liter tank water. Dose directly into the tank. For ailing corals dosage can be increased to double or triple.

MattyO · 05/17/2012, 05:20 PM

I heard it doesn't outright kill them, but causes a slime/mucus which they cannot eat through... It must also cover the eggs and they cannot get out and die... Who shall be the guinnie pig this time? Lol

DrHarryLopez · 05/17/2012, 05:25 PM

I have to look into this.......

jarrett shark · 05/17/2012, 08:14 PM

I read a lot of threads and it does not work like the way you want!!!
I think it's just a sale pitch to make $$$

jbanks · 05/18/2012, 10:14 AM

I've done some reading on this as well.. It does not seem to medicate the tank in targeting flatwroms, but only to strenghten the coral.. I guess if you add whatever is in the potion along with a very low nutrient system, it's possible that they could die off or possibly be kept at bay since they are know to be more prevalent in systems with higher nutrients...

These bostiches have to be the most invasive pest I have every come across in this hobby.. He or she who holds the answer will truly be exhaulted to the title of REEF Grand PUBA! LOL!

OzoneParkGuy · 05/18/2012, 11:27 AM

Yeahh, I've spent about 4hours last night reading posts about the product with mixed results.

MIKE NY · 05/18/2012, 03:28 PM

I've read it helps the SPS produce mucus or slime coating to protect them against AEFW, but many species of Acros, like the deepwaters, Hawkins etc.. don't produce a slime so don't dip those species. I also read and it worked for me is to check the iodine level. I was dosing iodine at the time for better pink coloration and because my level was alittle low. I had an outbreak of AEFW....apparently iodine helps in their reproduction cycle. I stopped dosing, dipped the effected corals and added a few more wrasses...haven't seen them since.

OzoneParkGuy · 05/18/2012, 04:01 PM

Really??? I was unaware of the iodine levels contributing to the reproduction of the AEFW's. Scary..
So you have not tried this product but instead have used Revive, Melaflex or Coral RX to dip. I use Coral RX with good results when it comes to dipping along with the turkey baster to get in between the cervices and cut off the bases most of the time.

Thanks for the input Mike.

heller792 · 07/02/2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKE NY

I've read it helps the SPS produce mucus or slime coating to protect them against AEFW, but many species of Acros, like the deepwaters, Hawkins etc.. don't produce a slime so don't dip those species. I also read and it worked for me is to check the iodine level. I was dosing iodine at the time for better pink coloration and because my level was alittle low. I had an outbreak of AEFW....apparently iodine helps in their reproduction cycle. I stopped dosing, dipped the effected corals and added a few more wrasses...haven't seen them since.

which wrasses did you add please

Dave

marinelife · 07/11/2012, 09:49 AM

Coral RX has never worked for adult AEFW for me, Revive gets the adults.
Now for Flatworm Stop I am a few weeks away from my 3 month mark.
I am already working on getting more. I have seen less flatworms and corals to seem to look better.

OzoneParkGuy · 07/11/2012, 11:30 AM

Hey MarineLife, thanks for the response and input buddy!
Please be sure to post your results here so some of us can make a better informed decision regarding this product.

chuckbuc · 07/20/2012, 08:48 PM

Duke (James) had flatworms and used it now he doesn't he also blasted his corals daily and bought a few wrasses he said there gone ,I also seen his tank before and after and I'm very empressed .I am on my secound bottle but I never had flatworms I'm just paranoid and use it just incase ..oh and it smells like every other zeo product just like vinagar !!!!! Looks promising guys

jarrett shark · 07/20/2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckbuc

I never had flatworms I'm just paranoid and use it just incase ..

I been that way since I first got them!!!
Have you had them chuck?

chuckbuc · 07/21/2012, 03:27 AM

No never just red bugs awhile back ,I just got paranoid hearing so many people got them I said f it I'm dosing just incase,flatworm stop suppossed to be a good additive to the tank in addition to killing flatworms I know includeing me 4 people using it 3 of us don't have flatworms but use it just incase , duke had them pretty bad a few months ago his tank looked like veal , he used a 3 month recommended dosage and overdosed ,his tank looks great now ,he dips random peices weekly to check for them and not one came, off time will tell if this really works but so far so good for him ,plus I don't think zeo would but a snake oil out they are well known for having great quality products that work so y take the chance of getting a bad rap but then again MONEY I guess lol

chuckbuc · 07/21/2012, 03:48 AM

Oh also we contacted pohls on the zeovit forum and he said to use the flatworm stop in conjution with pohls k balance which is a Potasuim supplement ,Ive used it before the flatworm stop angways

anthony27 · 07/22/2012, 03:01 PM

The flat worm exit is supposed to be used with coral boost it works hand in hand in boosting the corals vitals so that way it can with stand aefw, it generates a stronger slime over the coral that the flat worms can not eat. You still have the eggs but they all die off since there is no food for the aefw to eat.

Av8bluewater · 04/14/2014, 08:11 PM

Any updates?

jarrett shark · 04/15/2014, 08:55 PM

when I hear AEFW I cry....my new tank looks great and boy if I get them again I am not sure I can make it again

I would love update as well but I think Noel has not stayed with it

hreef · 02/03/2015, 08:31 AM

Skimmer off or on? thanks!

trueblackpercula · 02/16/2015, 08:12 PM

From what i have read its not an in tank treatment that works, But this is >>>> http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2412052 and I will be starting it in march.

Michael

db7080 · 07/06/2015, 08:09 AM

Any updates guys?

hreef · 07/06/2015, 12:03 PM

I have had success! I dosed the 3 month...now I dose 3x a week...it's worked for me!
Thanks

Danielcastello · 11/12/2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzoneParkGuy

Yeahh, I've spent about 4hours last night reading posts about the product with mixed results.

DrHarryLopez · 11/12/2015, 04:34 PM

@Danielcastello

WELCOME TO REEF CENTRAL and the NYREEF CLUB forum!!

RobTheReefer · 12/24/2015, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHarryLopez

@Danielcastello

WELCOME TO REEF CENTRAL and the NYREEF CLUB forum!!

Strange first post. I'm referring to Danielcastello

05/17/2012, 03:52 PM	#1
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 2,048	Wooo hooo!! ZeoVit Flatworm Stop. Anyone try this for AEFW yet?? ZeoVit Flatworm Stop. IN TANK TREATMENT! Right now we have an effective help against tissue eating flatworms on Acropora and for ailing SPS. (Can it be for the infamous AEFW... Scientific name Amakusaplana acroporae???) I see they haven't mentioned the actual pest name on the bottle which makes me wonder if it's a liability thing if it does not work. Anyone try it before I buy a bottle?? They claim: Flatworm Stop strengthens all kind of corals and reduces parasitical flatworms on Acropora corals at the same time. Very valuable ingredients are assimilated directly after dosage. In our tests also ailing small polyp stony corals recovered and rebuilt the basis as well as gained back the original coloration. Dosage: 1 ml per 100 Liter tank water. Dose directly into the tank. For ailing corals dosage can be increased to double or triple. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

05/17/2012, 05:20 PM	#2
MattyO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 800	I heard it doesn't outright kill them, but causes a slime/mucus which they cannot eat through... It must also cover the eggs and they cannot get out and die... Who shall be the guinnie pig this time? Lol __________________ ~300G System, 180+ 90 plumbed to 75G Sump.. in the making

05/17/2012, 05:25 PM	#3
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	I have to look into this....... __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

05/17/2012, 08:14 PM	#4
jarrett shark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,518	I read a lot of threads and it does not work like the way you want!!! I think it's just a sale pitch to make $$$ __________________ President of "NY REEF CLUB" OFFICE 300gal SPS reef tank with 400gal sump,150 GAL Frag tank,30gal frag= 890gal total HOUSE 400gal reef tank with 250gal sump = coming soon. 5x3x3 with 1" think acryli

05/18/2012, 10:14 AM	#5
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	I've done some reading on this as well.. It does not seem to medicate the tank in targeting flatwroms, but only to strenghten the coral.. I guess if you add whatever is in the potion along with a very low nutrient system, it's possible that they could die off or possibly be kept at bay since they are know to be more prevalent in systems with higher nutrients... These bostiches have to be the most invasive pest I have every come across in this hobby.. He or she who holds the answer will truly be exhaulted to the title of REEF Grand PUBA! LOL! __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

05/18/2012, 11:27 AM	#6
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 2,048	Yeahh, I've spent about 4hours last night reading posts about the product with mixed results. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

05/18/2012, 03:28 PM	#7
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	I've read it helps the SPS produce mucus or slime coating to protect them against AEFW, but many species of Acros, like the deepwaters, Hawkins etc.. don't produce a slime so don't dip those species. I also read and it worked for me is to check the iodine level. I was dosing iodine at the time for better pink coloration and because my level was alittle low. I had an outbreak of AEFW....apparently iodine helps in their reproduction cycle. I stopped dosing, dipped the effected corals and added a few more wrasses...haven't seen them since. __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

05/18/2012, 04:01 PM	#8
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 2,048	Really??? I was unaware of the iodine levels contributing to the reproduction of the AEFW's. Scary.. So you have not tried this product but instead have used Revive, Melaflex or Coral RX to dip. I use Coral RX with good results when it comes to dipping along with the turkey baster to get in between the cervices and cut off the bases most of the time. Thanks for the input Mike. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/11/2012, 09:49 AM	#10
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	Coral RX has never worked for adult AEFW for me, Revive gets the adults. Now for Flatworm Stop I am a few weeks away from my 3 month mark. I am already working on getting more. I have seen less flatworms and corals to seem to look better. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

07/11/2012, 11:30 AM	#11
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 2,048	Hey MarineLife, thanks for the response and input buddy! Please be sure to post your results here so some of us can make a better informed decision regarding this product. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/20/2012, 08:48 PM	#12
chuckbuc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lindenhurst ,ny Posts: 1,154	Duke (James) had flatworms and used it now he doesn't he also blasted his corals daily and bought a few wrasses he said there gone ,I also seen his tank before and after and I'm very empressed .I am on my secound bottle but I never had flatworms I'm just paranoid and use it just incase ..oh and it smells like every other zeo product just like vinagar !!!!! Looks promising guys

07/21/2012, 03:27 AM	#14
chuckbuc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lindenhurst ,ny Posts: 1,154	No never just red bugs awhile back ,I just got paranoid hearing so many people got them I said f it I'm dosing just incase,flatworm stop suppossed to be a good additive to the tank in addition to killing flatworms I know includeing me 4 people using it 3 of us don't have flatworms but use it just incase , duke had them pretty bad a few months ago his tank looked like veal , he used a 3 month recommended dosage and overdosed ,his tank looks great now ,he dips random peices weekly to check for them and not one came, off time will tell if this really works but so far so good for him ,plus I don't think zeo would but a snake oil out they are well known for having great quality products that work so y take the chance of getting a bad rap but then again MONEY I guess lol

07/21/2012, 03:48 AM	#15
chuckbuc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lindenhurst ,ny Posts: 1,154	Oh also we contacted pohls on the zeovit forum and he said to use the flatworm stop in conjution with pohls k balance which is a Potasuim supplement ,Ive used it before the flatworm stop angways

07/22/2012, 03:01 PM	#16
anthony27 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: long island Posts: 1,613	The flat worm exit is supposed to be used with coral boost it works hand in hand in boosting the corals vitals so that way it can with stand aefw, it generates a stronger slime over the coral that the flat worms can not eat. You still have the eggs but they all die off since there is no food for the aefw to eat.

04/14/2014, 08:11 PM	#17
Av8bluewater Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 763	Any updates?

04/15/2014, 08:55 PM	#18
jarrett shark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,518	when I hear AEFW I cry....my new tank looks great and boy if I get them again I am not sure I can make it again I would love update as well but I think Noel has not stayed with it __________________ President of "NY REEF CLUB" OFFICE 300gal SPS reef tank with 400gal sump,150 GAL Frag tank,30gal frag= 890gal total HOUSE 400gal reef tank with 250gal sump = coming soon. 5x3x3 with 1" think acryli

02/03/2015, 08:31 AM	#19
hreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Richmond Texas Posts: 162	Skimmer off or on? thanks!

02/16/2015, 08:12 PM	#20
trueblackpercula Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: STATEN ISLAND Posts: 7,517	From what i have read its not an in tank treatment that works, But this is >>>> http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2412052 and I will be starting it in march. Michael __________________ Life is to short to buy frags ! But for FREE I'LL take them ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> LIVE SAND ITS THE CURE........® Current Tank Info: 120 CUBE Live sand Mitras lx6100hv MRC MR 2 single becket MP40 power head Aquamedic dosing pump using B-ionic

07/06/2015, 08:09 AM	#21
db7080 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 14	Any updates guys?

07/06/2015, 12:03 PM	#22
hreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Richmond Texas Posts: 162	I have had success! I dosed the 3 month...now I dose 3x a week...it's worked for me! Thanks

11/12/2015, 04:34 PM	#24
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	@Danielcastello WELCOME TO REEF CENTRAL and the NYREEF CLUB forum!! __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump