Euphilia eating flatworms

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Hey guys

I just had an infested piece of frogspawn with flat worms. I decided to throw the piece out because it was so bad. I believe they are euphilia eating flatworms. Do I need to treat my tank now? Or are they specific to euphilia? If I do need to treat how do I do it ? This sucks :(. Quick response will be appreciated thanks!
 

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Picture of the flatworms?
 

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They look like this?
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Waminoa sp.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2009/4/aafeature2
 

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Set up QT tank for new corals.;)
 

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Did you see any more flatworms in DT?
 
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Did you see any more flatworms in DT?

No I don't. I threw out that frogspawn hopefully I caught it in time I'm not sure. If I do see them what should I do? Flatworm exit ?
 

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How big is your tank?
 

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Hate those. Flatworm exit works well on them but be SURE to run new carbon after treatment to avoid coral damage. Also, know that it will take a couple of treatments. I usually do 3 (5 to 7 days apart on each) and that usually clears it up.
 

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Some species of Wrasse is god for pest control like flatworms.
 

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Probably should have just dipped the coral.
Then decide if you need to treat the tank.
 

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I'm guessing you have more elsewhere in the tank.. For wrasse, my favorite worm murderers are Melanarus and Solarensis. I've also seen people have luck with assorted varieties of damsels..

I would definetly go the fish route before bombing the tank
 

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