what are they?????

[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.

[aqure591]

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

[evaneatspie555]

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]

Six line wrasse.

[no_bs]

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.

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.

[ElGuappo]

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

[Doug]

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.

[paddyob]

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.