Did This Action Save My Torch? What Are The Next Steps?

[PeterC99]

My torch wasn’t extending as usual. Dipped the torch in CoralRx last week and saw quite a few polyclad flatworms come off.

A week later the torch didn’t seem much better. I dipped the torch again in CoralRx and didn’t see any flatworms this time but did notice a large number of eggs.

Took a small brush with firm bristles to get the eggs off - which took about a half hour. Put the torch in the aquarium and it looks much better. I’m thinking I’m going to have to check for flatworms and eggs every so often. Any recommendations for what I should do next?

 

[MW319]

My torch wasn’t extending as usual. Dipped the torch in CoralRx last week and saw quite a few polyclad flatworms come off.

A week later the torch didn’t seem much better. I dipped the torch again in CoralRx and didn’t see any flatworms this time but did notice a large number of eggs.

Took a small brush with firm bristles to get the eggs off - which took about a half hour. Put the torch in the aquarium and it looks much better. I’m thinking I’m going to have to check for flatworms and eggs every so often. Any recommendations for what I should do next?

Beautiful torch. I’m glad you were able to save it

 

[PeterC99]

Beautiful torch. I’m glad you were able to save it

Hope you are right!

 

[BobbyCline]

Gotta keep dipping in Coral RX to kill the worms and keep checking skeleton for eggs to scrape off. Dips won't kill the eggs.

You'll possibly need to do this for all Euphyllia in your tank.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

@PeterC99 great job on finding the problem and correcting it. Beautiful torch bro. Will continue to improve w routine inspections.

 

[REEFER-RICK]

you could try a freshwater just for the skeleton may kill off the eggs just a tought

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

you could try a freshwater just for the skeleton may kill off the eggs just a tought

Wouldnt chance it. I think the dip and manual removal did Peter justice. Nice coral