My own AEFW (Acro Eating Flatworms) images - Page 31

melev · #**751** 09/23/2007, 11:38 AM

I would chip off the tissue off the live rock, and either treat it in Fluke, or toss it out if you think it is infested.

Betadine is simply too harsh. I have a huge bottle of the stuff, which cost me about $13. I think I still have $12.90 left.

johnvu713 · #**752** 09/23/2007, 04:45 PM

what do you think about potassium permaganate?

melev · #**753** 09/23/2007, 06:23 PM

I read the article, but as Eric pointed out, it is too soon to know for sure how that will work out. Keep in mind that was being recommended for monti-eating nudibranchs, not AEFWs.

johnvu713 · #**754** 09/23/2007, 07:49 PM

i use potassium permaganate to dip my frags for less than 5 minutes, saw redbugs killed. 1 frag is recovered, the other three are doing alright. still dont know the exact dosage to treat.

johnvu713 · #**755** 09/23/2007, 07:53 PM

anyway, i am new to the hobby; i am planning to set a 10 sps gallon quarantine tank. does anybody recommend what light in watt should i use? thanks

Me No Nemo · #**756** 09/24/2007, 10:29 AM

I am still working with the Revive and am having excellent results! That stuff just takes out the AEFWs almost instantly. We have a great microscope and we can watch them curl up and fall off then basically just dissolve. The acros seem to be doing well afterwards. Definitely worth a try if you're battling these guys.

SERVO · #**757** 09/24/2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Me No Nemo
I am still working with the Revive and am having excellent results! That stuff just takes out the AEFWs almost instantly. We have a great microscope and we can watch them curl up and fall off then basically just dissolve. The acros seem to be doing well afterwards. Definitely worth a try if you're battling these guys.

Please elaborate on this product. Could you post pictures?

melev · #**758** 09/24/2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by SERVO
Please elaborate on this product. Could you post pictures?

Here you go Ryan. One page back:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...3#post10439443

Sparkss · #**759** 09/24/2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by Me No Nemo
Well, I've done some more research since Cstires brought his piece in. I was able to get an acro with flatworms on it and placed it in a new product Julian Sprung is releasing called "Revive Coral Cleaner" that Julian was kind enough to forward me a sample of. Using the recommended dosage, the flatworms absolutely writhed off the piece and were dead in no time. I think this stuff has enormous potential! I've also used it, as he suggested, on some blastos that came in looking pretty "wilted" and after placing them back in the tank they looked amazing.

Here's some info from his website regarding the product:

ReVive Coral Cleaner™

Two Little Fishies ReVive Coral Cleaner™ is a new product developed by Julian Sprung for cleansing live stony corals. It is a surface cleaning formula based on plant extracts. Use for all general purpose live coral cleansing, as a part of acclimation to aquariums when corals are first received, for rinsing prior to shipping, and for rinsing newly fragmented corals, such as at coral farming facilities. 500 ml (16.8 fl oz) bottle.

Here's a link to more info:

http://www.twolittlefishies.com/docu...1162048240.pdf

Sparkss · #**760** 09/24/2007, 06:59 PM

hehehe.. posting at almost the same time Mark

Marko9 · #**761** 09/24/2007, 07:40 PM

I used this product this weekend. I left a frag in the dip too long to see what would happen; needless to say, the coral was stressed and the next day the coral was peeling. I still like the way it smells though.

melev · #**762** 10/23/2007, 10:19 PM

I just opened up my bottle and it smells exactly like Pine Sol, and looks like it when you pour it in water.

Hmm.

kau_cinta_ku · #**763** 10/23/2007, 10:25 PM

well i guess when your done killing the AEFW's you could always mop the kitchen floor afterwards and make the wife happy

Me No Nemo · #**764** 10/23/2007, 11:23 PM

Sorry, double post!

Me No Nemo · #**765** 10/23/2007, 11:23 PM

Yes, that would be nice! I've used it several times now and it does away with the flatworms very well. Seriously, they just melt away. It can be a bit tough on the corals so do not make the dip too strong or leave the corals in too long.

Me No Nemo · #**766** 10/23/2007, 11:26 PM

...and yeah, I thought the same thing, about smelling like Pine Sol. But, it always makes our lab small great when we're done!

makoJ · #**767** 10/24/2007, 01:53 AM

does it kill the eggs?

liquidfunk · #**768** 10/24/2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by makoJ
does it kill the eggs?

nope