Flatworm ID please
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cloak
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I'm not sure what kind of flatworm that is exactly, but before you go adding chemicals to the tank, you might want to try and siphon out as many as you can first.
http://www.melevsreef.com/flatworms.html
http://www.melevsreef.com/flatworms.html
billdogg
Well-known member
FWIW - most are harmless and will self limit their population. There are several natural predators for them - I'm using a Green Coris Wrasse and he seems to be helping.
I am very leery of putting any chemical in my system - sure, you may get rid of the perceived problem, but at what cost???
I am very leery of putting any chemical in my system - sure, you may get rid of the perceived problem, but at what cost???
Hmm well I don't believe they are red planaria, they don't look red at all and don't take the same shape as the ones I've seen on google images. I don't think they are a huge issue because I see none bothering my corals. Maybe a wrasse is in my future, as a natural way to limit the population, but even then, it's not a guarantee that it would eat them. For now I think my plan will just be to monitor the corals and siphon the flatworms out whenever I do water changes. If they start bothering my corals, then maybe I'll take more action.
James77
Team RC
Sounds like a great plan.
If you can keep them in check that way, or if they keep themselves in check.....that is far better than chemicals.
I ahve used FlatWorm Exit. I used it improperly(not sucking out enough of them) the first time, and it wiped out pretty much my whole tank. 2nd time it did the job....but I lost asterina stars....which I liked. I had many dozens on the glass when lights went on, and I have not seen them since.
FWE does work though.....there are better ways though
If you can keep them in check that way, or if they keep themselves in check.....that is far better than chemicals.
I ahve used FlatWorm Exit. I used it improperly(not sucking out enough of them) the first time, and it wiped out pretty much my whole tank. 2nd time it did the job....but I lost asterina stars....which I liked. I had many dozens on the glass when lights went on, and I have not seen them since.
FWE does work though.....there are better ways though
