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These are the ones that will eat flatworms, bristle worms and other critters. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...386&pcatid=386

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Originally Posted by aqure591 (Post 671346)

These are the ones that will eat flatworms, bristle worms and other critters. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...386&pcatid=386

it says wild shrimp as a live food it will eat does that mean it is not suitable with my cleaner shrimp?

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 671341)

They aren't a nutrient thing that will go away. Try manually removing as many as you can, then try the suggested fish (some wrasses I think) to control them.

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Originally Posted by STANKYfish (Post 671354)

Six line wrasse.

+1, had a issue a number of years ago, now i swear by them. Never any chemicals enter my tank, only natural defences.

i have a pink streaked wrasse that eats them too... much better mannered than a 6line.

Stupid 6 line wrasse. Dont forget how aggressive they become as they age. Many other more docile fish , if thats the route one wishes.

Plus, using fish to get rid of flatworms is a 50/50 proposition. Some do eat them some decide to heck with it. Mandarins eat them but I dont believe enough to keep up with reproduction. I think many have had luck with a yellow canary {banana} wrasse and they seem to less aggressive than 6 lines when mature. Same with leopards.

No matter which method you choose, as Brad said, siphon, siphon, siphon. Keep changing your filter media, sock or whatever it is you use and keep fresh carbon in to remove any toxin from dead flatworms.

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Originally Posted by Doug (Post 671394)

+ 1 with this one.
I ended up using flatworm exit, to get rid them.
I treated a 180g system with enought flatworm exit that would treat 240g.
All my fish, invert, and coral were fine after the treatment.
Flatworm Exit is reef safe, it's the dead flatworms you have worry about, siphon out as many before you start, and siphon out as many dead you see.
Also best to treat when your doing water change, and add fresh carbon after.

I have notice I still have flatworms:sad: I will be doing a second treatment. Will need to order more flatworm exit from J&L.

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 671341)

Flatworm exit will exit your entire tank unless you follow the directions carefully :) Flatworms are toxic, and when they die, they release the toxins into the tank. And not all fish can eat them, again, toxicity.

They aren't a nutrient thing that will go away. Try manually removing as many as you can, then try the suggested fish (some wrasses I think) to control them.

+1!!!

A spotted Mandarin will eliminate the issue.

I had a 20G overrun with them at one time.

I added a Spotted Mandarin and within two weeks the issue was gone.

I understand sixline wrasse might also enjoy them.

Flatworm Exit works... but never guaranteed to get them all... and you can bomb your tank.

Try natural first.

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Originally Posted by ILIKECOUGARS (Post 671415)

As noted.... not a guarantee. You may continue dosing to control.

Natural predation is best.

Spotted Mandarin.

Glad to hear spotted mandarin I would love one of them I've been letting my pods run rampant just so I could get one. I guess it's time to purchase him