Aefw

[serpentman]

Well, like they say, if it looks like a rat and smells like a rat, its probably a rat. I found this little SOB under a frag plug. I've had some suspect corals but still cannot find the real signs (bite marks and eggs). The patterning on this guy is a little different than most AEFW's I've seen. Ugghh!

 

[purplereef]

O poopy. Well at least you now know what is going on in the tank Jeff. Please let me know if you need help dipping.

 

[Stanley-Reefer]

turkey baste and see what flies off. Millies and purple acros first IME...:thumbdown

 

[flyyyguy]

I wouldnt assume that is one of the couple different acro eating types we have found, unless you found him actually munching

Looks like a tiny polyclad to me. If it is he can get 5" long and can eat molluscs, clams and snails

 

[SERVO]

I wouldnt assume that is one of the couple different acro eating types we have found, unless you found him actually munching

Looks like a tiny polyclad to me. If it is he can get 5" long and can eat molluscs, clams and snails

Agreed.

This looks more like a predatory flatworm for Tridacnid squamosa clams. AEFW's never get that big.

 

[theSickness]

+2 They get huge. Kind of a neat critter. I had one when I first set up. Couldn't catch it then I baited his lair with some snails just after the lights went out. He hid under a rock on the sand bed and would leave a graveyard of snails. lol. About 20 mins after the lights went out he came out to dine and I removed.

Bad part is.... like a year later I found another. Wonder if I will see another soon.

 

[mcoomer]

Agree...that looks like a polyclad flatworm. I've had a recent brush with AEFW and that isn't one.

 

[serpentman]

Hmmm, I thought the patterning was off from any AEFW I've seen in the past. Polyclads did come to mind. However the size was suspect as I know they get large.

I have a few clams and no symptoms of issues nor any new additions in the last 6+ mos. Interesting. Will keep a close eye on things.

 

[sanababit]

yep, really looks like a polyclad flatworm, i have taken 2 out of my tank, i think one of them killed my clam

Sana

 

[theSickness]

They will kill clams. Very hard to save clams if you have them in your tank IMO. They feast at night so be ready with a redlamp and a baster.

 

[XSiVE]

that definitely doesnt look like the AEFW I had in a recent episode.

 

[prop-frags]

That stinks Jeff - thanks for sharing though - I'd never heard of such a thing until now... Knowledge is power.