Killing flatworms in live rock - Page 2

christyf5 · #11 06-05-2002, 01:33 AM

Hmm, I never thought about trying that oomed stuff. Quite frankly I tried it before for ich and had no success. I didn't realize it worked for flatworms, nor did I ever think that I would have a flatworm problem though. I thought I had a bottle but I guess I must have thrown it out otherwise I would have sent it to ya Bongy. I think there is a store here in Nanaimo that still has some if you can't find it over there I could get you some. Are you looking for some as well Jayson?
As for getting a fish that would eat them. Well if it isn't a sure thing I would certainly rather not invest in a fish that doesn't suit my tank. I want to keep inverts and I hear that inverts and wrasses don't go well together.

Thanks
Christy [img]smile.gif[/img]

smokinreefer · #12 06-05-2002, 02:20 AM

good call christy,
as it is very tempting to buy a fish in hopes it will eat flatworms, the odds are against you. and tho you do hear the occassional success story, there are far more fish that do not live up to their owners expectations.

FWIW, i have heard that sometimes if you ride out the flatworm infestation they can dissappear on their own. i guess subtle changes in the tank environment providing a less than ideal home for them, can lead to their demise. tho i have yet to find documentation on what these enviromental parameters would be.

hope some of this info is useful in someway, if not to provide a little light reading for you guys...heheh i'm just ramblin! :D

bongy · #13 06-05-2002, 02:38 PM

Hi christy,

If you can find the Oomed, can you help me buy three? When I bought some new rock for my 90 gal, I dipped the rock in Oomed before putting them in the tank. Don't know whether it help for sure but it doesn't seem to harm the rock either.

I haven't used Oomed on ick before so don't know its effectiveness on ick. However, it did cure my flatworm problem last time. Jayson, if I can find Oomed here in Vancouver (really slim chance), I will let you know.

Bongy

Jayson · #14 06-05-2002, 06:59 PM

Thanks Bongy! I have searched 5 stores over here and no one has any stock left. My guess would be to find a mom and pop shop that is lower end. Good luck on finding it!