PARASITES? unidentified reef objects

[Starry]

The little ones that "skitter" across the glass sound like Copepods and are a good thing to have in your tank. Leave them there. Just the flat worms are the pest.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Starry

The little ones that "skitter" across the glass sound like Copepods and are a good thing to have in your tank. Leave them there. Just the flat worms are the pest.

Just a question, what makes Flatworms pests? I understand that if they get to plauge populations and start smothering everything but to have a low amount in the tank is that really detrimental to the health of your system?
Levi

[Keri]

that's why they are bad. I had flatworms in the beginning, I increased flow and added a yellow wrasse, haven't seen one in months.




These guys are 'pods and are good for your tank, don't get rid of them!