flatworms

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    How do I get rid of FlatWorm's?
     
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  2. steve wright

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    Hi Danny, I believe six line wrasse will eat them, other than that I am not sure

    Steve
     
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  3. coldshot

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    Okay I will get one. Thank's
     
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    Can they harm fish or just coral's?
     
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  6. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I would definitely use Flatworm Exit after sucking as many out as you can.
     
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  7. phoenixhieghts

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    Scooter blennies (dragonets), 6 line wrasses and my yellow tail damsel loves them. There is also a Nudibranch that eats them, i forget what its called and of course flatworm exit.
     
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  8. amcarrig

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    I try to avoid recommending animals that supposedly eat these animals because everybody's mileage may vary and if the fish don't eat the flatworms, you're "stuck" with fish that you never wanted in the first place. The nudibranch that you mention (CHELIDONURA VARIANS) does eat flatworms but after it eats them all, it will starve to death so I wouldn't recommend using one of those either unless you have someone else who has flatworms in their tank to pass it on to after you're done with it.
     
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  9. phoenixhieghts

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    We have no choice in the UK. Flatworm exit is illegal here, one of the chemicals in it is not approved for home use.......

    Just to add tho, i understand what you mean
     
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  10. amcarrig

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    Really? What chemical is that and do you know why?
     
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