Do xenia get "red bugs"/ whats on my xenia ?

[alonso216]

My xenia have what appear to be "bugs" on them. They are pinkish white and a bit smaller that a BB. I see them on the stalks and on the "hands".
Some one told me that they could be flat worms , but I thought that flat worms would be everywhere. I only see these things on my xenia.
Any suggested reading would be greatly appreciated.

Will try to post a photo some time today.

 

[sir_dudeguy]

Definitely not red bugs...red bugs are actually yellow (no clue where they get the name lol) and they also need sps corals (i think acros to be exact) to live.

Maybe the pic will help a bit more.

 

[alonso216]

Hope these photos help. First time taking shots of aquarium, I need some practice!!!

 

[sir_dudeguy]

hard to see but i think they look a bit like flatworms...not sure why it would only be in the xenia colonies though..

 

[drummereef]

Hard to see without a closeup but I agree, looks like flatworms. Although I've never seen flatworms on xenia.

 

[coralmkr]

100 % flatworms.

 

[alonso216]

Can anyone please recommend treatment. Salifert flatworm Exit???????