Oenone Fulgida Help

[schroedel]

So after enjoying this hobby for many years I have come across a new pest, the dreaded oenone worm:headwally:. I have been reading a lot on this and have been trying the pvc/pantyhose/scallop trap and have yet to catch one with the trap but did get 2 by luck. I am thinking of tearing down the whole tank and starting over. :hmm5:
will arrow crabs/special kind of wrasse eat them? Had a 6 line for a cpl years but took his mean butt out so know he did not work. I can't find any proof that either work on oenone.

If I can pin point a rock that they are in will soaking it in any of the following Bayer/Coral rx/Revive/Iodine kill or get them out? It will be very hard for me to remove a rock and I know there are others in rock I can't get to.

has anyone ever been completely sure they have eradicated them ALL from their tank?
I thought others were crazy when they said they had nighmares but it is true.lol
any help would be appreciated

 

[schroedel]

Thanks for all the input, Will try posting elsewhere. Almost 200 views and not 1 question answered.
I did manage to catch a few more but see a cpl tiny ones in there. still debating on Arrow crab but not wanting to loose small fish.
I will keep up the good fight

 

[teishokue]

I'm assuming if you catch a few, you have millions. If you know what I mean. I don't think specific rock dipping will help your cause. Although it might reduce the numbers but seems like the introduction is too late to remove. Of you have the patience to start over you could. Otherwise you can keep trying and post some results ^^ I'm sure many people want to help but not sure exactly how

 

[schroedel]

I'm assuming if you catch a few, you have millions. If you know what I mean. I don't think specific rock dipping will help your cause. Although it might reduce the numbers but seems like the introduction is too late to remove. Of you have the patience to start over you could. Otherwise you can keep trying and post some results ^^ I'm sure many people want to help but not sure exactly how

Thanks for the input. I will never do live rock again. Not ready to give up yet and start over. The good thing is when I check late at night not seeing any but am sure small ones are there. There had to be a predator. Will keep updated.

 

[Betta132]

Farmed live rock doesn't have the nasties, and it's tough to set up a tank without any live rock at all.