Flatworm - Harmful or No?

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  1. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I've got these flatworms (at least I think they are flatworms) in my SPS tank. Any idea what they are?

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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Can't really tell on my phone. Maybe snail eggs? in fact, the culprit may be in the pic.
     
  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Do you have nerite snails in there?
     
  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Theres a nerite in the pic. Ya,they're nerite eggs.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Ding! Didn't see that one at first glance. :)
     
  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I have the same over my back glass. I agree that they are Nerite snails. Mine showed up a few weeks after my cuc showed up. They look identical.
     
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  9. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    Agreed. And even then if you had acro eating flat worms they are clear and are only seen after a dip when they are not on the coral itself. Red flatworms arent a big deal either in my experience. But you have neither. :)
     
  10. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Cool so I'll have some new baby nerites!
     
  11. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Sorry man,but they most likely won't hatch,most everything i've read on them says they need tidal water conditions,somewhat like brackish water, to hatch.
     
  12. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Nope, just the sacks.