Glossary
AEFW
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Acropora-Eating Flatworm. Pest specific to Acropora corals.
Translucent flatworm hides on underside of Acropora and eats tissue. Coral dips (Bayer, CoralRX) before adding new acros. Established infestations need fish predators (yellow coris wrasse) or coral removal.
Recommended
Dip every Acropora before it enters the tank.
CoralRx Pro coral dip
Iodine-based dip. Kills AEFW, red bugs, flatworms.
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Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer (coral-safe)
Hobby off-label use as the gold-standard SPS dip.
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