WMAS Discussion Forum : Reef Pests http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:16:42 +0000 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:46:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 30 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=51 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Reef Pests : What is this on my live rock]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86444&PID=638702&title=what-is-this-on-my-live-rock#638702 Author: bstuver
Subject: What is this on my live rock
Posted: February 20 2022 at 7:46pm

Ah figured it out they’re hydroids:(]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:46:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86444&PID=638702&title=what-is-this-on-my-live-rock#638702 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : What is this on my live rock]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86444&PID=638700&title=what-is-this-on-my-live-rock#638700 Author: bstuver
Subject: What is this on my live rock
Posted: February 20 2022 at 6:46pm

I have these little tiny pin head green center with brown lash things on my live rock. I think I came across these years ago but for the life of me I can’t remember what they are! They are tiny I had to zoom in and it’s not a great pic.
]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:46:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86444&PID=638700&title=what-is-this-on-my-live-rock#638700 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Rescue tank]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638325&title=rescue-tank#638325 Author: zgadow20
Subject: Rescue tank
Posted: August 24 2021 at 5:16pm

That’s an incredible amount of aptasia. It’s almost worth keeping it that way just because it’s so unique. Whoever gave you that tank must have fed it a lot to keep the aptasia so happy. What did you end up doing ?]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:16:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638325&title=rescue-tank#638325 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Rescue tank]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638256&title=rescue-tank#638256 Author: Jdreeves
Subject: Rescue tank
Posted: June 24 2021 at 11:30pm

Wow that’s wild!! Personally I would just start over. I mean, you could give it a try and see what happens, but unless you think it would be fun (which would be crazy lol) I think you might be burnt out by the time you get it back into shape. ]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:30:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638256&title=rescue-tank#638256 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Rescue tank]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638250&title=rescue-tank#638250 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: Rescue tank
Posted: June 16 2021 at 9:36pm

Wow! In a way, that’s actually cool looking.
I’d give it some serious thought.
Adam
]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:36:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638250&title=rescue-tank#638250 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Rescue tank]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638249&title=rescue-tank#638249 Author: deesign1
Subject: Rescue tank
Posted: June 14 2021 at 7:37am

I was given a 26 cube full of aptasia and bristle worms. I am thinking it might be best to remove the zoos and rics and just start over. Opinions? Advice?]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:37:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86280&PID=638249&title=rescue-tank#638249 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Thoughts On Flatworms]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630097&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630097 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: Thoughts On Flatworms
Posted: December 12 2017 at 9:04am

I prefer to treat it before it becomes an issue. In a new tank that generally makes it easier as there is less likely hood that you will lose much beyond bacteria in the treatment.

I prefer natural remedies but even wrasse are hit and miss on flatworms and getting a wrasse back out of a tank if he becomes a problem is a pain.

While Red planaria are common and not super hard to get rid of they can become a plaque pretty quickly if there is adequate food. Other types can be a serious pain and even severely destructive.
]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:04:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630097&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630097 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Thoughts On Flatworms]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630094&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630094 Author: Hogie
Subject: Thoughts On Flatworms
Posted: December 11 2017 at 11:20pm

If you treat it, be sure you have new carbon ready and do a water change right after! I’m speaking from experience, killed 2 tanks.]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:20:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630094&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630094 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : Thoughts On Flatworms]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630092&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630092 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: Thoughts On Flatworms
Posted: December 11 2017 at 9:36pm

I've been thinking about this recently.  Just looking for discussion.

What about flatworms?
I got some flatworms recently with some macro algae and now have them in one of my new project tanks.  Should I treat the tank?  Should I not worry?  Wait until they are a plague before making a move?

It's an interesting topic for me.  In my home display aquarium I've never had flatworms.  The thought of having them in my display is silly.  My tank has 9 wrasse in it.  There seems to be no possibility of flatworms in there, and I haven't really thought about them in years until now.  

Adam

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:36:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83750&PID=630092&title=thoughts-on-flatworms#630092 <![CDATA[Reef Pests : dictyota algae]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83443&PID=628843&title=dictyota-algae#628843 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: dictyota algae
Posted: October 23 2017 at 8:39am

Sure, it can be controlled, though I once had some iridescent blue dictyota growing in a Refugium and loved it. Tell us more about your particular problem or post a pic.]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:39:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=83443&PID=628843&title=dictyota-algae#628843