Flatworms in my tank

[Marco.Polo]

OK guys,
So my tank is new, started from zero all dry and then i started the cycle process.

After my parameters become stable (Ammonia and nitrite) i have started to populate with few corals, each one had deep of 15 minutes with coral deep of TLF.

Now my biggest concern occurred, i have tiny flatworms probably Planria.

Can you suggest me what to do?
Should i use right now when i dont have fishes with flatworms exit of Salifert?

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

If your tank is large enough, a melanurus wrasse will take them out.

 

[Marco.Polo]

350 Liter is enough?
Does melanurus is reef safe?

 

[Marco.Polo]

By the way what is the best deep for flatworms?

 

[jbmills78]

I've used Flatworm eXit on my 36gal. I used it as soon as I noticed them bothering some palythoas. I didn't have fish but I did have a few corals. My cabbage coral was the only coral that didn't seem happy about it but it pulled through. It took two treatments 48hrs apart to fully rid my tank. I have been flatworm free for some months now.

If you choose to use FE just make sure to follow the directions carefully. Flatworms release a toxin when they die. I can't remember how long after treatment but you will want to figure out a way to run carbon.

Hope this helps.

 

[zeebies]

Build a little siphon out of rigid airline tubing and flexible tubing. Vacuum them up during water changes (and whenever you have some free time). They will gradually extinguish themselves. Keep siphoning. Feed your tank less.

I had some come in on new corals. Took a few weeks of siphoning, but then they were gone for good. No chemicals needed.

 

[Stackemdeep]

If your tank is large enough, a melanurus wrasse will take them out.

+1 ^^

Wouldn't have a reef tank without one. Excellent pest control. Mine is constantly on the hunt and gets along well with the other hunter, the yellow coris wrasse.

 

[accordsirh22]

if they are the red ones, i doubt feeding the tank less will do anything. i was under the impression they are photosynthetic

 

[Keoki18]

Do you have any pictures? it is very hard to figure out a solution with out knowing what exactly we are dealing with. Thanks!

 

[zeebies]

Here's some more info:

http://blog.aquanerd.com/2012/04/the-battle-with-red-planaria-flatworms.html

 

[chill86]

Do it the natural way! I use a six line wrasse.

 

[johanasu]

Springeri (Springer's) Damsel

 

[Tristan66]

6 line wrasse the best remedy for red flat worms. Melanurus was hit ad miss for me have no dought that he help some but the 6line was awesome.