Worm found on Frag in tank

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  1. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    I found this worm on a frag tonight.

    Tried looking at a hitchhikers worm guide i found on here but wasn't really able to match it up.

    Anyone have any ideas. I yanked it from the tank anyways as I didn't want to take any chances.
     

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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Zoanthid eating nudibranch. If there's one, there's probably more on other zoanthids. You'll want to do a dip on your other colonies.
     
  4. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    +1 on the zoa eater..get dippin'
     
  5. Fragged_It

    Fragged_It Astrea Snail

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    Yikes.
    That could be a big job...
    Anyone know any good dips for new corals?
     
  6. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I have personally never dipped any corals..but a quick search brought up a product called "Coral Rx". Just search around if someone doesn't give you a better answer!
     
  7. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    There was only one, since it was a tiny frag with maybe about 10 polyps. I did a through inspection of the rest of the piece and found only pods, so that's good. I also didn't see any eggs.

    From what I looked up:
    I heard that FW dips are effective at removing these since zoas are so hardy. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then vigorously shake to remove them all. FW dip doesn't remove the eggs though so you need to do the dip once every 3 days. to get all new hatch-lings until the eggs are all hatched/removed.

    I also heard of something called lugols dip, but why pay for something when FW dip is just as effective and free?
     
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  9. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Look for egg sacks as well
     
  10. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I do a freshwater dip if I buy from someone other than my good friend.. Not taking any chances.....
     
  11. overbay487

    overbay487 Astrea Snail

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    Pull it for sure but i think its a manjo eating nudi.
     
  12. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    i use tmpcc (tropic marin pro coral cure)
    to dip all my corals before i put them in my display tank.