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scuglass 09-04-2008 04:23 PM

Flatworm killers!
 
Hey guys looking for some advice for flat worms. Ive been siphoning those that I can but they come back quickly. Im looking to do it naturally rather than chemically if I can.

This is what Im thinking about right now.

Yellow wrasse. But are they reefsafe?
Scooter blenny. Do they work? Will it be ok in my 75 with a manderin already in there.
Arrowcrab. Reefsafe? Kill my fish?
Shrimp. Any cleaners or peperment take care of them?

Any other options or opinions are gladly accepted.

Thanks Scott.

fencer 09-04-2008 04:25 PM

Blue Velvet Nudi's...PM kelly at the Reefe Shoppe

fkshiu 09-04-2008 05:25 PM

My yellow wrasse has been completely reef safe. You can also try a six-line wrasse.

slakker 09-04-2008 05:27 PM

Six line worked for me, but he's pretty territorial...

scuglass 09-04-2008 05:58 PM

Yah i think it was my six line that had been keeping them at bay but he had the bright idea of swimming as fast as possible then jumping... he shot out a good 5 feet and landed in a 5 gallon pail. Swish....

Id rather not get another sixline tho. Keep the suggestions coming. I really want the yellow wrasse to be honest :P

slakker 09-04-2008 06:02 PM

I also have peppermint that's suppose to work.. can't say I've seen any eat a flatworm though...

Delphinus 09-04-2008 06:19 PM

I say go for the canary wrasse. Very nice fish in their own right, but mine also took care of my flatworms within a few weeks. At least, I started noticing that I didn't have flatworms anymore a few weeks after getting the wrasse, I assume I had the wrasse to thank for that.

They are jumpers though. :neutral: Make sure you have a cover or something (even then apparently it's no guarantee, mine found a way through eggcrate earlier this summer). :(

truperc 09-04-2008 06:42 PM

I have had a Leopard wrasse that ate them. Though they are not the easiest fish to add to an aquarium with any boisterous fish.

Keri 09-04-2008 08:12 PM

+1 on the yellow

justinl 09-04-2008 08:41 PM

canary wrasse for sure. reef safe and peaceful. but as mentioned, a good jumper, just like any other wrasse, so a canopy or lid is mandatory.


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