Need id

[Doma25]

Hi all- need help id’ing these things all over my glass & sand. Pinkish body and green head. Is this bad

 

[kharmaguru]

Looks like some kind of flatworm but not one I've ever seen. I go with things on the glass want what's on the glass - film algae. This bumps it up so maybe someone else who knows will chime in.

 

[cal_stir]

10.13.3. Planaria in the Aquarium

 

[Reefing102]

I agree with flatworms, and that link above is pretty good.

 

[Doma25]

Appreciate it! Only thing is I haven’t noticed them before and I haven’t added anything to my tank in 18 months. Tank is at least 4-5 years old. I also make my own rodi water.


And if flatworms I think they look less like Planaria and more like Rhabocoelas….. thoughts? Someone mentioned detritus worms?


What’s everyone’s concern level.

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[kharmaguru]

I haven’t added anything to my tank in 18 months. Tank is at least 4-5 years old.

What’s everyone’s concern level.

Assuming you haven't observed mystery declines in corals or fish, my concern is zero.

 

[Reefing102]

This^^^ As long as you’re not seeing immediate I’ll effects, then I wouldn’t worry. A wrasse (like a six line or Halichoeres family) may be good at keeping them in check.

 

[Doma25]

appreciate the feedback. I'll increase my tank husbandry and see if that helps the problem. Less excess nutrients = less unwanted guests lol.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

appreciate the feedback. I'll increase my tank husbandry and see if that helps the problem. Less excess nutrients = less unwanted guests lol.

Old reef keeper saying...the secret to pollution is dilution. Test and water change.