what are they?????

sumpfinfishe · #1 01-15-2012, 05:13 AM

Just google flatworm eating fish, as above there is a fish just cant remember ah old age sucks lol

evaneatspie555 · #2 01-15-2012, 05:25 AM

well ive been looking around and i guess one of the best ways to get rid of them is too controll your nutrients in the water. i have been having problems with algea and nutrients in my water lately since my tank is very new only up for 2 months and still beeing stocked. i just got my protein skimmer up and working yesterday so hopefully with no fish in there and only corals and shrimp i can get this under controll. if all else fails i guess fltworm exit workes wonders

aqure591 · #3 01-15-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by evaneatspie555

well ive been looking around and i guess one of the best ways to get rid of them is too controll your nutrients in the water. i have been having problems with algea and nutrients in my water lately since my tank is very new only up for 2 months and still beeing stocked. i just got my protein skimmer up and working yesterday so hopefully with no fish in there and only corals and shrimp i can get this under controll. if all else fails i guess fltworm exit workes wonders

Or you can try using this..I placed an order with BRS and should be here soon. Have heard it works http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...-test-kit.html Check out the reviews by some reefers who have used it and have great success.

Aquattro · #4 01-15-2012, 05:39 AM

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.

aqure591 · #5 01-15-2012, 05:46 AM

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

evaneatspie555 · #6 01-15-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aqure591

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?

STANKYfish · #7 01-15-2012, 06:11 AM

Six line wrasse.

no_bs · #8 01-15-2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

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

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.

paddyob · #9 01-15-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

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.