Flat worm take over

i guess it was my time to get flat worms now how do i get rid of them. i really dont have time to take every thing out.


they're eating my polyps and one of my monte's

 

flatworm exit apprently works quite well.

 

i was afraid some one was gonna say that. i dont like adding chemical its like a paranoya for me unless its supplements. i'll chec to see if my lfs has it if not where can i get it from

 

I had to order it from Marine Depot, LFS said for some reason their suppliers couldn't get it.

 

Do you have room for an additional fish? Some species of Wrasse's are fond of them. I have a Sixline and its kept them in check everywhere it can reach.

 

yeah i only have a royal gamma and a yellow watchman in a 29g. ill try the 6 line before i go with chemicals

 

I should warn you. Sixlines are not a for sure bet but they're usually the only ones that are available at LFS'.

 

One word of caution with 6-lines....they can become pretty agressive. I have used the Flatworm Exit and will use it again if I need to. I also don't like to use chemicals, but in this case I do recommend the FWE.

 

I was afraid to use the flat worm exit and tried a 6 line wrasse first. He didn't like the taste of flat worms, meanwhile flat worm population grew exponentially. Finally used the flat worm exit and it worked great. It did not hurt any fish, live rock, or inversts.

It will only make it harder on you if you wait. The dying flat worms are toxic to your system so be sure to read the instructions in the package of Flatworm Exit - good luck!

 

If you have A LOT of flatworms, make sure you have some active carbon in a reactor ready for backup to run after you add the Flatworm exit. It will help absorb some of the toxins that are caused by the dying worms.

Also have some extra water ready for a water change.

Dont add the Flatworm Exit to your tank unless you have a good few hours to stick around and make sure everything is ok. Some corals will act stressed, all should recover though.

Good luck