HELP - red bugs?

[Jlavine]

HELP - red bugs, flatworms?

I just found these new creatures on a few of my frag plugs. I am searching my acros and don't see anything yet. I've never seen them before. I did pick up a bunch of frags at the swap and did not QT.

Are these red bugs and what do I do?

 

[jerl77]

dont look like red bugs too me

 

[jerl77]

flatworms maybe

 

[Cibo]

+1 flatworms

 

[skene]

+3 flatworms.

From the look of it, those aren't the bad type. While they are photosynthetic FWs... and can become a PITA... those aren't the types that cover corals. Those guys you will find eventually on your glass. Not so easy to eradicate in larger tanks.
Purchase some FW Exit and dose your tank, these are some of the reasons for dipping corals prior to adding into your tank.

 

[Jlavine]

Thank you everyone. I will purchase Flatworm Exit and dose accordingly. Few questions:

1. Does anyone intermittently dose for flatworms? I've heard of this method.

2. What do you use to dip new zoas?

3. What do you use to dip new SPS?


Thanks!

 

[jerl77]

Bayer for sps
Melifix for all other