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Flat Worms

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bela, Dec 4, 2009.

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  1. Dec 4, 2009 #1
    Bela

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    So I think I have red flat worms. Will add a pic in a sec. What is the best way to nuke these puppies. Sorry for the bad pic. Best I could get with my vintage 1800s camera /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/tongue2.gif
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  2. Dec 4, 2009 #2
    KirklinsClownfish Robins Ia

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    Be careful adding anything in that will kill them as when flatworms die they are very toxic. Your best bet is to get some small hard tubing and some small soft tubing an suck them out. We use a nylon or filter to catch them and re-cycle the water back into the tank. If you are consistent in doing this it will help and you will overcome your flatworm problem. This worked well for us. - Jason & Betty
     
  3. Dec 4, 2009 #3
    Bela

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    Thanks for the response. How do these things reproduce. Will manual removal eventually irradicate them or will this be on ongoing battle forever this way?
     
  4. Dec 4, 2009 #4
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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  5. Dec 4, 2009 #5
    Bela

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    This is in a 10g so I don't think a wrasse would be appropriate LOL.

    I was able to siphon 90% off the shrooms before they got cranky enough to close on me. Will go back in later once they open up again. Do these buggers live all over or just on corals?
     
  6. Dec 4, 2009 #6
    AJ

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    I've heard people having success with flatworm eXit...ditto to Jason's point about siphoning them out. Too many dead/decaying flatworms in your tank water can do bad things. Here's an article I read a while back about getting rid of flatworms. http://www.melevsreef.com/flatworms.html

    --AJ
     
  7. Dec 4, 2009 #7
    xmasia

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    how about a sixline if you cant get rid of them.
     
  8. Dec 4, 2009 #8
    Bela

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    This is a 10g tank :)
     
  9. Dec 4, 2009 #9
    waterfowler

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    One is all you need to make hundred's.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2009 #10
    FishBrain New London

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    get a sixline it worked for me.
     
  11. Dec 4, 2009 #11
    Bela

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    Everyone keeps recommending the wrasse. Am I wrong in thinking that 10g is way too small for such a fish?
     
  12. Dec 4, 2009 #12
    xmasia

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    Posted By Bela on 12/04/2009 04:49 PM

    Posted By xmasia on 12/04/2009 04:47 PM
    how about a sixline if you cant get rid of them.
    This is a 10g tank :)
    i understand you could get a small one, they grow to about 3in if your not wanting it trade or sell. imo its a better way to go than chem.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2009 #13
    Bela

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    Sounds ok to me I just didn't want to be putting a fish in the tank that simply wouldn't be compatible. Now where is the best place to get an appropriately sized six-line? /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/whistling.gif
     
  14. Dec 4, 2009 #14
    Big John

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    If they grow to 3" it must be a very SLOW grower----I've had one in my tank (75gal) for well over a year and it has'nt grown much at all----My opinion is a Six Line would be fine.
    --John
     
  15. Dec 4, 2009 #15
    Bela

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    Well that is a relief. What about bioload. I already have two clowns and a bicolor blenny in there. My levels always read 0 and I am skimming like crazy. Just don't want to do more harm than good.
     
  16. Dec 4, 2009 #16
    xmasia

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    well ive never seen one that big either,i just seen the size on a site. bela if your in des moines iowa pets has one atleast they did this afternoon.
     
  17. Dec 4, 2009 #17
    Bela

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    I am in Ames, so close enough! Will take a look tomorrow /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
    Thanks for the heads up!
     
  18. Dec 4, 2009 #18
    Reefdumb

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    Hey Bela If you could save some of the worms for me. I want to try and get some to infest a 5 gal. tank and feed my red coris with them if he will eat them. I could also finely frag the pink rainbow acan and get a piece to you. I'll drive to you I'm off Mon. and Tues.
    Or if anyone has some they want to get rid of let me know
     
  19. Dec 4, 2009 #19
    Bela

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    I siphoned off a ton of them, but realized quickly that I have more than I thought. I will get them in a water bottle with tank water if I find more (I am sure I will). Will they last? I suppose I can wait as well, I don't THINK they are harming anything?
     
  20. Dec 4, 2009 #20
    Reefdumb

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    If you do find some more, yea just put them in a bottle leave the lid off. Put a small amount of food in it and leave the bottle open if they die owell thats what you want right. Monday eve should work for me, or anytime tuesday to meet in Ames
     
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