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whatcaneyedo 06-16-2010 07:32 AM

They have existed in my systems for several years and for a very brief period they reached a large population like what you've shown but now I barely notice them. I've done everything that has been recommended from flow to fish to chemical treatment and head shield slug. But if you don't QT very well (or at all) you'll just get them again... like I did. So don't do anything too crazy (like flatworm exit) unless you're really going to commit.

Mandarin Dragonets are also known to eat them but like wrasse they are hit and miss. In general any wrasse from the genus Halichoeres will sometimes eat them. The best thing you can do in my opinion is add one of these and increase your flow.

no_bs 06-16-2010 08:20 AM

+1 on the wrasses.

lorenz0 06-16-2010 01:15 PM

flat worm exit worked for me. but my population was alot smaller than what you have. best of luck

gobytron 06-16-2010 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myka (Post 527874)
Blue Velvet Nudibranchs are sensitive, and don't acclimate very well, so don't be surprised if it dies before it eats any. the advice to up the flow is great advice, I forgot to mention it.

I have had 2 for 4 months now.
One large and the other about 1/2 the largers size
Experiences vary I suppose.

Maybe chalk it up to JL having exceptional livestock.

BlueWorldAquatic 06-16-2010 03:01 PM

I have had success with Myka's suggestions also.

Suck up as much as you can at water change time.

I find theat six line wrasses work quite well, 2 in a 200 gal will keep the flatworms down.

I have Blue Velvet Nudi's coming in Thursday night too. Hopefully :question:

Ken - BWA


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