flatworms on my Torch coral

[KyleO]

I have a beautiful Torch that has been doing very well for about 6 months now......until a few weeks ago.

It has not been extending like normal. I recently noticed a small outbreak of Asterina stars and just took my Torch out to examine. I did find a few Asterina stars on it but...........I see a lot of flat worms on the underside of each head.

Are these damaging my Torch?

What to do about it?

I have a Hammer about 10 inches away that seems fine............

 

[snorvich]

Pictures? I don't think flatworms associate with torch corals.

 

[KyleO]

How about Toadstools? Now that I am looking, they are swarming on my Toadstool even though that guy looks great most of the time.....

 

[snorvich]

Different issue. Yes, they do. Salifert flatworm exit will fix that nicely. Be sure to follow the directions.

 

[Reefer07]

I have flatworms in my tank now and they love my mushrooms and my frogspawn. They haven't touched my hammer yet but I am not sure about torch.
Either way if you use the flatworm exit plz let us know how it goes. I think I am going to pick some up next time at the store.

 

[KyleO]

Flatworm Exit is ordered and on the way..........I will let you know how it goes.

 

[snorvich]

Did you order an extra box? Sometimes it requires two treatments or a dosage greater than indicated. For a 210 gallon tank plus system, it is likely to require a 150% dosage. Just FYI. I have done this several times. Be sure to siphon dieing flatworms as they release toxins. I stop all circulation pump but leave powerheads going. I dose 150% normally. Be sure and blow the treatment in between rocks and siphon from those locations as well. Be prepared for a significant water change afterwards and if you have it, run carbon after treatment. Good luck.

 

[KyleO]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12975059#post12975059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by snorvich
Did you order an extra box? Sometimes it requires two treatments or a dosage greater than indicated. For a 210 gallon tank plus system, it is likely to require a 150% dosage. Just FYI. I have done this several times. Be sure to siphon dieing flatworms as they release toxins. I stop all circulation pump but leave powerheads going. I dose 150% normally. Be sure and blow the treatment in between rocks and siphon from those locations as well. Be prepared for a significant water change afterwards and if you have it, run carbon after treatment. Good luck.

Thanks! ..............I REALLY appreciate the info (exactly what I was looking for)

I am off to retrieve a second box.......

 

[Logzor]

Does the torch look harmed? Dosing with FWE may be a bit drastic.

Over the months, adding corals to my tank, I have seen flatworms twice. Each time they died out within a week or two without any damage at all.

One torch coral that I received had a number of flatworms but they ended up being harmless and died off. I dont have any type of wrasse either.

My advice, dont panic and dose FWE, wait a bit and see if it gets worse or harms the coral.