Mushroom spot or parasite

[dbrown4183]

I have noticed what appear to be two blue spots on one of my green mushroom coral. I can’t tell if they are just spots or possibly some kind of parasite. Originally there was one now two with a possible third starting. The mushroom seems no worse for the wear but I just wanted to get reassurance that this is no big deal. Please see attached photo

 

[GSPClown94]

That shape kind of resembles waminoa flatworms but it is hard to see with all that blue light.

 

[dbrown4183]

That shape kind of resembles waminoa flatworms but it is hard to see with all that blue light.

I added another photo. Not sure if it’s any better Are Waminoa Flatworms bad? If so other than plucking them off and wrasses which I have is there a way to eradicate or control them

 

[GSPClown94]

I added another photo. Not sure if it’s any better Are Waminoa Flatworms bad? If so other than plucking them off and wrasses which I have is there a way to eradicate or control them

Looks like they have moved location since the first picture was taken. My vote is for waminoa flatworms. I believe they eat coral mucus so I wouldn't want them in my aquarium. I've never personally dealt with this kind of flatworm so I'll let others chime in on removal/eradication tips.

 

[dbrown4183]

Looks like they have moved location since the first picture was taken. My vote is for waminoa flatworms. I believe they eat coral mucus so I wouldn't want them in my aquarium. I've never personally dealt with this kind of flatworm so I'll let others chime in on removal/eradication tips.

Thank you for your help. I agree they do appear to be moving

 

[Crabs McJones]

Agree with flatworms

 

[dbrown4183]

Agree with flatworms

Any recommendation to eradicate?

 

[Crabs McJones]

certain wrasse will eat them, otherwise manual removal

 

[Tikki]

Suck one up using a turkey baster and put in a fish to see if you can tell for sure what it is close up. I wish I had treated for flatworms when I saw the first one instead of waiting.

 

[Tikki]

Agree with flatworms

Any recommendation to eradicate?

Flatworm Exit shouldn’t bother anything as long as you don’t have too many yet. If you see a lot, siphon as many as you can out first.

 

[dbrown4183]

Flatworm Exit shouldn’t bother anything as long as you don’t have too many yet. If you see a lot, siphon as many as you can out first.

Thank you. I only see two at this point on one mushroom.

 

[Tikki]

Flatworm Exit shouldn’t bother anything as long as you don’t have too many yet. If you see a lot, siphon as many as you can out first.

Thank you. I only see two at this point on one mushroom.

That’s good then, you can get them early. They multiply like crazy and release toxins when they die.

 

[dbrown4183]

Suck one up using a turkey baster and put in a fish to see if you can tell for sure what it is close up. I wish I had treated for flatworms when I saw the first one instead of waiting.

Will do thank you for the advise. I think I am going to buy some flatworm exit to try that like suggested

 

[Tikki]

Suck one up using a turkey baster and put in a fish to see if you can tell for sure what it is close up. I wish I had treated for flatworms when I saw the first one instead of waiting.

Will do thank you for the advise. I think I am going to buy some flatworm exit to try that like suggested

You’ll see horror stories about flatworm exit but I suspect those are from big infestations. I have treated all my tanks without issue from snails, clams, shrimp, coral etc at 2 to 3x the recommended dose. I stay with the tank the entire time though and siphon out as many as possible before and during treatment though doesn’t sound like you have too many to worry about toxins too much. Have water on hand in case you need to do a water change and add carbon at the end. May have to retreat after a week or two if new ones hatch.

 

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Flatworms. Almost any non-fairy/flasher/hogfish wrasse should keep them in check