Aefw?

[geo*SanAnto]

Is this damage from acro eating flatworms?Maybe redbugs? could someone help me out? my camera doesnt catch it very well, but I would describe it as an irritation on the coral.help please.

 

[fijiblue]

That particular species is their favorite. If you take the coral out of the water for 5 min or so and let it dry, you should be able to see the flatworms (if there) in the "joints" of the coral braches. They will look like little slime patches.

 

[geo*SanAnto]

ok what do i do next?what kills them?

 

[fijiblue]

Tough call. Some people have had luck with iodine and reef dips, others not. The important thing is to dip atleast 3 times 5 days apart. After the first dip, check for egg clusters along the base of the coral. Take a toothbrush and scrub them off in the dip water.

Otherwise, there is a pig dewormer called levimasole that works, but it is very harmful to the corals and you cant treat the main tank.

Hope this helps.

 

[geo*SanAnto]

yes it does help and thank you very much for taking time to share this with me.

 

[fijiblue]

No problem