flatworm on coral?

firewill65 · 09/24/2011, 06:49 PM

I went to my LFS today and bought a coral frag...I acclimate it and put it in my tank. Half hour later I notice a darker spot on it...and it is slowly moving. I'm assuming it's a flatworm so I quickly pull the frag out and give it a quick prizapro bath. The worm and one other fell off and died. I've never seen them before today.

Question 1. What should I be dipping my frags in to prevent pests?

2. Did I get it in time or is this like ich...now my whold take has it?

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Agu · 09/24/2011, 09:40 PM

In an ideal world all fish and corals are quarantined to prevent the introduction of pests.

Regarding #1 a dip in an iodine solution or a cleaner like Revive typically removes pests, and any beneficial organisms like pods and ministars too.

#2, If you caught it in time they didn't have time to spread. If not Flatworm Exit is in your future.

In any case you have to question doing business with an LFS that has flatworms on their corals and didn't tell you. I can't fault the store for having flatworms, it happens. However not telling/warning the customer is unreasonable imo.

firewill65 · 09/24/2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks...going to buy some Revive for any and all frags I get.

lordofthereef · 09/25/2011, 10:36 AM

Coral RX is another good one.

thebkramer · 09/25/2011, 10:42 AM

if that is a polychad.. flatworm exit will not work

09/25/2011, 10:36 AM	#4
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Coral RX is another good one. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

09/25/2011, 10:42 AM	#5
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	if that is a polychad.. flatworm exit will not work __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

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09/24/2011, 06:49 PM	#1
firewill65 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 746	flatworm on coral? I went to my LFS today and bought a coral frag...I acclimate it and put it in my tank. Half hour later I notice a darker spot on it...and it is slowly moving. I'm assuming it's a flatworm so I quickly pull the frag out and give it a quick prizapro bath. The worm and one other fell off and died. I've never seen them before today. Question 1. What should I be dipping my frags in to prevent pests? 2. Did I get it in time or is this like ich...now my whold take has it? Here is a pic... [IMG][/IMG]

09/24/2011, 09:40 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	In an ideal world all fish and corals are quarantined to prevent the introduction of pests. Regarding #1 a dip in an iodine solution or a cleaner like Revive typically removes pests, and any beneficial organisms like pods and ministars too. #2, If you caught it in time they didn't have time to spread. If not Flatworm Exit is in your future. In any case you have to question doing business with an LFS that has flatworms on their corals and didn't tell you. I can't fault the store for having flatworms, it happens. However not telling/warning the customer is unreasonable imo. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

09/24/2011, 11:41 PM	#3
firewill65 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 746	Thanks...going to buy some Revive for any and all frags I get.