flatworms

[wayneman]

I just foung out that there is an outbreak of flatworms in my 125gal. reef tank. Any suggestions on how to get rid of these pests?

 

[AllenFord_SC]

There is a product on the market called "Flatworm Exit". Do a google search on it and one on just flatworms. You should find plenty of info on them.

 

[Paintbug]

are they clear? or the red ones?

 

[ladyfishkiller]

Ever consider a nudibranch? Don't they eat these guys. It would look cool in your tank I bet.

 

[drowningdreamer]

Recently used Salifert's Flatworm Exit and it truly works. Didn't really have a major outbreak of worms but better now then later.

 

[stelow]

A six line wrasse will wipe them out in no time.

 

[Rogger Castells]

I second the sixline wrasse, you may need to try a few before you find the hungry, "I like FW" kind, but when you do they are awesome

 

[TekCat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6603852#post6603852 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Paintbug
are they clear? or the red ones?

I know that red ones are bad, but what about clear ones?

 

[Paintbug]

clear ones are harmless, well both really are. but the red ones will congregate on a coral and smother it, blocking the light from it. and of course if the coral doesnt get light it dies. the clear ones will die off on their own when their food supply runs out. they are known to hunt copepods, im not sure what else. thats reason enough for me to get rid of them! im not sure what the red ones eat, i would assume they were pod hunters as well.

 

[Fast Fred]

FWE, but follow the directions to the letter!