Help needed, Flatworm? Or something else?

[JackAlly]

A few of these have appeared on my tank glass today :hmm2: just wondering if you have any idea what they are, if they're bad and how to get rid of them.
:spin1: thanks guys

 

[billdogg]

Yes, flatworms.

If they are few in number, manual removal can help keep them in check. You can also do a temperature adjusted dip of your corals that can be removed in RO/DI water. (10-15 seconds, swish the coral around a couple times, the FW's fall right off)

Flatworm Exit is another choice - one I found to be ineffective, even at 2x strength.

What finally did it for me was a pair of Blue Star Leopard Wrasses. They have completely rid my system of flatworms. As an added bonus, they are very peaceful, stunning to look at, and spend their days cruising around looking for little things to eat.

 

[mcgyvr]

Usually not an issue..
1 or a few is certainly nothing to worry about...
Their population can explode or won't be an issue..

Yes its a flatworm.. suck it out if you want.. adjust as needed..
My experience with flatworm exit was that it killed more than just flatworms.. took out half or more of my small sizes snails (cerith,etc..) ,etc... at recommended dosage..
Rest of the tank was fine though..

 

[Sk8r]

You might, on that advice, remove your favorite snails and any soft-body inverts like cucumbers until the treatment is done, and then run carbon or PolyFilter before putting them back in. Also pay attention to your skimmer while killing off a lot of anything.

 

[JackAlly]

Thanks for the response, I managed to get 6 out tonight and couldn't see any more so hopefully thats it for now fingers crossed