Wall Hammer: BJD, algae irritation, or other?

[jtlmnop]

Hello,

I’ve had this wall hammer for about 3 months. The last few weeks it has been retracting and seems irritated.

I noticed the other day it had some type of flat worm on the skeleton(long and whitish). I dipped it in Coral Rx and a TON of stuff came off of it. I noticed more around the rock that it was sitting on. So I suctioned all that I could see. A day later and I still see one on the skeleton, but don’t see any more. I know they’ll be back, and plan to dip a few more times over the next few week.

But now I’m worried that the stress may have led, or will lead, to BJD. I see some brown strings around the skeleton, and it is still retracted. Is this just normal response to irritation? Algae that could also be irritating it? Should I be concerned? Should I chuck it in the bin?

Here is a pic under whites. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Goaway]

I don't think it will bounce back. It's pretty much done for.
I never had to do this. but an article from a member here
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/peroxide-and-the-use-against-flatworm.228032/There's Flatworm exit.
I have never had to treat for flatworms. But best of luck

 

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Looks like the remaining good part is one one side; you could cut that part off and start it new.