Pest identification

Koresample · #1 08-04-2011, 03:06 AM

I have a ton of these little orange things in the tank now. I think they may have been a hitch hiker of some kind but they seem to be eating my bubble coral. Any ideas as to what they are and how to get rid of them? The tank is a 6 gallon JBJ.

thanks!

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Flash · #2 08-04-2011, 03:12 AM

welcome to the world of flatworms! not good.

BlueTang<3 · #3 08-04-2011, 03:18 AM

I would usually say wrasse but the size of tank i would recommend asking more experienced users on flatworm exit. I have never used it but hear it works well. I would highly recommend dipping everything you add new to your tank and if possible to remove any corals now give them a good dip.

The Grizz · #4 08-04-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

I would usually say wrasse but the size of tank i would recommend asking more experienced users on flatworm exit. I have never used it but hear it works well. I would highly recommend dipping everything you add new to your tank and if possible to remove any corals now give them a good dip.

I think you are on the right track with the Flatworm Exit BT, with this small a tank it might be really easy to do & definitely a dip for your coral is a must.

Koresample · #5 08-04-2011, 03:23 AM

dip as in fresh water dip?

whatcaneyedo · #6 08-04-2011, 03:31 AM

Not a freshwater dip. Use a product like Coral RX on new coral purchases to rid them of unwanted hitchhikers like these.

The Grizz · #7 08-04-2011, 03:14 AM

Really sucks but I would have to sat that you have flat worms. I have never had them luckily so far so I don't know what to tell you what to do. There are a few fish that I think will eat them, thinking that a Checker Board Wrasse will but will get to big for you tank quickly.