Whats crawling on my glass

[Todesengel]

First time I have seen this little intresting creature. Its transparent in shape, and seems to have a huge mouth that it uses to pull its body. I can't really describe the shape so check out my mspaint skills.

 

[Emoezekielsr5]

flatworm.

 

[sbwood007]

2nd flatworm, what color is it?

 

[ReefJunkieOK]

agreed.

 

[claymc]

are they good or bad for your tank..??

I have those that are whitish.. clear..

Their 'mouth' bubbles up and sucks in whatever it is cleaning from the glass..

-c

 

[Boca Kris]

are you sure? is it white/clear? are there more than 20 or so?

 

[spleify]

 

[Todesengel]

They were whiteish and clear. I looked up flatworm and it doesent look like anything I could find. Its about the size a pinky nail. Only one of them.

 

[Troll]

stomatella snail from the belly side most likely. Beneficial.

Not clear, but whitish and sort-of that shape.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

They are reef safe.
Here is a link. http://www.melevsreef.com/id/flatworm.html

 

[dela]

Naah, that's no snail.. That is most definitely a flatworm. Not the usual red pest or brown pest kind, but a flatworm nevertheless. The white/clear ones will try and eat small pods or other small flatworms. Unfortunately they won't eat any of the flatworms you would want them to eat...

 

[zach0660]

As far as those little clear guys with the forked tails,, there should be no need to worry as they are reef-safe and I have been told by many!!

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

I have them in my fuge, seems to be reefsafe for me. They move very slow, no way they could catch a pod!

 

[sbwood007]

I have had them in my reef tank and they seem reef safe too.

 

[The Cardinal]

I´d say a flatworm as well. Some species eat coral but most don´t. If you don´t see them attacking your corals or exploding in numbers I wouldn´t worry about it. I have always had a few in my tank to no ill effect.

 

[dela]

They move very slow, no way they could catch a pod!

Don't expec them to eat a 3/8" long isopod. But "pod" is a pretty loose term. Pay attention and you will see them eat more than just "pods".

 

[jden092901]

I have the same little guys. I have about 2-4 of them. There kinda wierd looking. Does anyone have a pic of hidroid jellys...I have some start looking things on my tank as well.

Thanks,

Josh

 

[Todesengel]

Thats it right here. I squished him.

 

[dela]

What is the brown thing on the bottom left?

 

[yellowwatchmen]

My mandrin got rid of all mine.