flat worms

[Edgar'sreef]

whats the best wa yto get rid of flatworms that is safe for my reef tank

 

[soyadrink]

there are some fish that eat them(I'm assuming you're talking about the bron ones that just crawl around everywhere).
I got my flatworm problem under control with a spotted mandarin but there are also certain wrasses that eat them.

 

[ROLLINS]

Salifert "Flatworm Exit" worked really well for me and didn't harm any of my fish or corals. Make sure to siphon out as many as possible first as the dieing flatworms can give off a toxic chemical. I had a ton, they did not hurt anything, just multiple fast and take over the rock. I have not seen one in four months after dosing w/ flatworm exit (knock on wood).

 

[marlin06]

there are some fish that eat them(I'm assuming you're talking about the bron ones that just crawl around everywhere).
I got my flatworm problem under control with a spotted mandarin but there are also certain wrasses that eat them.

can you give me a pic. i think i have them too. they are skinny with spines coming off of them.when my lights come on i will post a pic .

 

[Barbie]

Skinny with spines coming off them are probably going to be some type of zoo eating nudibranch, not flatworms, which are, well, flat. If you do a search for berghia, they look quite a bit like them.

Barbie

 

[kevinpo]

Hello,
Here is an effective method for the red algae eating type.
http://www.melevsreef.com/flatworms.html

Cheers,
Kevin