Hammer doesn't seem happy - parasite?

[Branchie68]

Hi All,

My Hammer has been in my tank for about 3 weeks and doesn't seem quite as full as it was at the start. Water parameters are within expected tolerance and haven't been fluctuating as I'm monitoring frequently and dosing.

I have just caught and removed 3 Nudibranchs that were annoying some of my zoas and I guess there are probably more in the tank but I wasn't sure whether they could be bothering the Hammer. I've also found these 2 little tubes at the back of one of the heads. Does anyone know what they are and if that could be a parasite irritating it?

Many thanks,

Paul

 

[Reefer40b]

Im only seeing a couple of vermitid snails, clip them off with bone cutters. Don't believe they are causing your hammer issues though

 

[Branchie68]

Im only seeing a couple of vermitid snails, clip them off with bone cutters. Don't believe they are causing your hammer issues though

Thanks for that. I might dip the hammer too while I'm at it. Worth a try do you think?