Flatworm help needed

[Trumpetytrump]

I have flatworms in my RSM and 12 gal nano cube. I have tried cycles of flatworm exit after sucking as many out with a tube that I can. I have lost a lot of livestock and corals in both tanks. I have tried a number of different thngs and just looking for some advice. Help please!

 

[jprince]

I have had great success with FWE in the past. Surprised it's not working for you. Are you dosing the proper amount? Try a small Wrasse in the tank. Shouldn't take long to clear out the population.

 

[jj..bequiet]

wrasse in 12g? thats not nice to the fish, and is not garunteed to eat the fw's

i'd suggest a nudibranch that specifically feeds on FW's.
even better it fits in 10gallon tanks.
i found this online for you
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+524+2198&pcatid=2198

 

[jj..bequiet]

..oops

 

[jprince]

So what happens after this part....

. However, it must be provided with a steady diet of flatworms in order to thrive. In addition, it is sensitive to rapid changes in water conditions and does not have a long life expectancy. Because of this, only expert aquarists should attempt to maintain this species.

12 gallon tanks change rapidly and your paying a bunch of money for an animal that probably won't last long once all the flatworms are gone and or the tank parameters swing. I'd put a small $12 6 line in there, let him do the job and then pass him on to a fellow reefer with a FW problem. Didn't say you had to keep a Wrasse in the tank permanently.:thumbsup:

 

[Trumpetytrump]

I have a 6 line in my rsm... I did a FWX treatment, did a 50% water change and still lost some fish and all my frogspawn? I swear the more I siphon out the more that appear the next day.

 

[Trumpetytrump]

I also did try a velvet Nudi. It did good for about 4 day and then disappeared.