Is Sps flat worms still a problem?
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Another Option for an AEFW Dip - ReefBum
Potassium chloride (KCL) is a great dip for AEFW. It is not hazardous to humans like the Bayer dip and it is a clear solution, allowing you to see AEFW.
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I’ve been on my soap box about this dip for a while. Potassium chloride.
Very real problem still. Don’t trust any shop. I’d recommend dip and quarantine your SPS before going into your main tank.
This is why Robert is a real one and gives good advice. Dip everything!
Easier to tell the truth than spinning lies.
nash
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OK, the best way to get it is still prevention.
I used to only buy fresh cut and then I also dipped in Bayer, which always work.
But one day, a colony caught my eye and of course I bought that dipped it but nope ended up with the aefw.
After that the best method I figured out was to zap and the flat worms were released into the water that my fish would get it.
But that was a weekly chore…..lol
At least I wasn’t changing water anymore….lol
Gee…. By now, I thought they would have found some natural predator that would take care of them.
I used to only buy fresh cut and then I also dipped in Bayer, which always work.
But one day, a colony caught my eye and of course I bought that dipped it but nope ended up with the aefw.
After that the best method I figured out was to zap and the flat worms were released into the water that my fish would get it.
But that was a weekly chore…..lol
At least I wasn’t changing water anymore….lol
Gee…. By now, I thought they would have found some natural predator that would take care of them.
nash
Supporting Member
Hey Robert, remember me Wayland?
I used to come in all the time buying frags.
Those were good times so much fun don’t know what I’m gonna get and that was the excitement.
I’m planning to start a tank again.
I just don’t know how much time I have left and hopefully get it going.
iani
Supporting Member
I remember. Some of us are still here.
That’s rough, any easy OTC dip recommendations? Kung fu is great, but getting the necessary ingredients can be challenging.
derek_SR
Supporting Member
KFC dip isn’t really meant for killing parasites, in fact I don’t think it would even kill AEFW.
Most regular coral dips do though, a lot of us prefer KCl - it has been discussed in several threads recently.
Hey Wayland…don’t take it the wrong way but I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast yesterday or if I took a number two. I am sure it will come back to me if I see you again though…
Yes, Potassium Chloride is very effective dip for AEFW. One branded version it Reef Primer by Polyp Lab. I am using primarily this method for newly imported SPS. It’s a lot less stressful for the corals but deadly effective on all sorts of pests. It won’t kill their eggs though so you’ll have to dip at least 4-5 consecutive times to break the egg cycles.
nash
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NP….. it’s been awhile and you have a lot of customers.
Nice, thanks for the clarification/education. Like everyone here I learn something new everyday thanks to the depth of knowledge and expertise and/or experience with our members!