Help with prata

[tjchan]

I got a 3" prata. But realised that there is a small feather duster worm hitchhiking on it's edge, causing it unable to fully expand. Will it affect the prata's growth cos I don't think i can physically remove the worm without damaging the prata's bone structure.

[Dazza]

hihi tjchan .. i reckon if the tube worm was already encrusted with it when u u bgt it, it shdnt be the reason fo rthe prata not expanding fully. its probably there even when it was in the sea... perhaps its some other reasons

[tjchan]

hihi tjchan .. i reckon if the tube worm was already encrusted with it when u u bgt it, it shdnt be the reason fo rthe prata not expanding fully. its probably there even when it was in the sea... perhaps its some other reasons

hi Dazza, it's expanding on all sides except the part where the tube worm is. U can see some of the bone structure on that part as the prata recedes from that area.

[tjchan]

so no one got any suggestions?

[Alvin Tan]

so no one got any suggestions?

can u post a pic so that we can see where the worm is growing...if tts the case...u shld take it out wif a pincer...

[nakazoru]

You can always take it out and use a cutter and cut the tube worm out. If it is so deeply encrust, which I doubt, you may use a dremel like cutter to reach it. Or use a pointed screw driver and poke at it.

Anyway, with the tube worm, it is not hurting the prata but just look out of symetric...

[tjchan]

here's how it looks.... you all can see the small tube like thing.... inside lives the feather duster....

[Alvin Tan]

here's how it looks.... you all can see the small tube like thing.... inside lives the feather duster....

yea..jus use some sharp tools to scrape it out.... ..it will nt do any harm if u did not accidentally damage the flesh...

[tjchan]

yea..jus use some sharp tools to scrape it out.... ..it will nt do any harm if u did not accidentally damage the flesh...

will try it when the prata regains its health.... it was stressed when i tried to force the worm out with a FW soak...

[KennethK]

U should take it out now. Will not affect the prata if u take it out now. At least it can heal better. Anyway nice colour ur prata have.

[monpire]

Would like to see a full pic of your prata please,nice colour...

[prata lover]

the prata blooming not well at the side is not due to the tube worm.maybe you accidentally hurt that part of the prata.dont worry it will heal in time.but check your water peremeters.just my 2cents.

[boxfish]

tjchan,

how's your prata now? is it also expanding on the side where the tube worm is?

I notice there is algae on the tooth where the tube worm is.... I also like to know will this cause the prata refuse to expand?