Is it AEFW or common FW?

[pete1982]

Hi everyone!

Yesterday, I found a huge flatworm from my new SPS when do quarantine by TM PCC.

It is only one flatworm has been found from that SPS.
The size is around 6-7mm(very huge).

I'd like to know, whether it is AEFW or not.
From my understanding, AEFW always very small around 1-2mm.

Here is the pics, please advise.
Thanks in advance.

 

[firsttank]

It definitely looks like AEFW

 

[scottwhitson]

Yep AEFW for sure!!

 

[Znut Reefer]

+ AEFW. Check for eggs at the base. The dip does not kill the eggs.

 

[pete1982]

Thanks for identify!

Maybe it is the time for me to use Salifert FWExit.
This SPS has been kept in tank more than 2 weeks.

I guess some faltworm have moved into other SPS.

Regards!
PeteHu

 

[Reefaddictor]

salifer fwe doesnt kill them.

 

[wfournier]

Dip it in Revive a couple times a week for a month (or more). That worked well for me with a piece that came in with AEFW.

 

[LifeAquatic]

100 percent AEFW! Ive found even bigger ones before.

 

[LifeAquatic]

Salifert Flatworm exit wont even tickle that type of flat worm. Use Revive or Iodine based dip.

 

[ClownNut]

i will take a look at your corals for you when i get there. ^_^

 

[woofu]

what is the difference between aefw and regular flatworm.. the local fish store in my area, every tank is infested with flatworm.. i will dipp multiple times if i find a piece i like from there.. alot of the flat worms in lfs here have a redish body or red speck on them and they are huge.. ive been telling this guy at lfs for a while that they are bad news. and you know what he said to me,. thats the customers problem, and that why i sell flatworm remover.

 

[ClownNut]

AEFW will eat your acroporas.
Red Planaria usually dont do any damage to your corals.