Flatworms Found in Frag Tank

[squishydiva]

I was recently looking at my 10 gallon frag tank and noticed that there were tiny flatworms moving on the glass. I am not sure as to what type they are so, I took a picture and was wondering if anyone knew what type of flatworms I have and how to get rid of them. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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[JustinM]

They are acoel flatworms(red planaria). Harmless but can overpopulated quickly. Flatworm exit will rid of them.

 

[squishydiva]

They are acoel flatworms(red planaria). Harmless but can overpopulated quickly. Flatworm exit will rid of them.

Thank you so much for helping me!


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[JustinM]

No problem!

 

[mcgyvr]

Just make sure if you use it to #1 siphon out as many as you can first..
Then follow the directions exactly and do NOT overdose..
In general flatworm exit is pretty safe but it can kill snails/crabs,etc...

 

[cwschoon]

Flatworm Exit worked like a dream for me! Lot of links out there, all success stories. I used a heavier dose and left it in longer. Check Melev's reef for a blow by blow.

 

[anthonys51]

why not get a 6line wrasse

 

[Kremis]

10 gal lil small for a six line

 

[anthonys51]

10 gal lil small for a six line

not if its the only fish imo it would be ok

 

[MondoBongo]

those don't appear to be red planaria flatworms to me:

http://www.melevsreef.com/node/651

i had similar looking flatworms in my QT tank a few years back. their bloom was primarily caused by poor water quality. i added a skimmer and stepped up my water changes and was able to see their populations diminish rather quickly.

i had tried flatworm exit, but it didn't seem to help much. the first two doses did appear to kill a lot of them, but they quickly came back, and subsequent doses quickly lost all efficacy.

 

[rajilnaja]

I had flatworm exit on hand for worms that look just like the ones pictured. But I held off and just removed any I saw when they seemed to get out of hand. After a month or so they stopped showing up. But I am one of those that are not quick to add stuff to the tank.