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  1. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Dear 3reefers:

    What's that?! I'm having an outbrake of these little buggers:
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Flatworms (aka red planaria).
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Looks like you found one of my teeth in your tank, lol j/k I really dont know,I need a better pic.
     
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  4. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Yup! These are flatworms... :( I hope Flat Worm Exit will do the trick ?!
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It should but make sure that you siphon out as many as you can before you treat the tank. Also, have some good carbon and some pre-mixed salt water ready for after you treat.
     
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  6. baugherb

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    LOL!!!!!! that's funny
     
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    flat worms, and the exit works. try and get out as many as you can prior to treatment. have about a 40-50% water change at the ready. use 1 lb of carbon per 50 gallons also at the ready. and follow instructions. no worries.
     
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  8. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Are there any "successful" biological/ecological ways?! I will perform the chemical treatment, but how do you keep the population of flat worms under control ?! Would the six line wrasse help?!
     
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  10. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Thanks guru! Great article!
     
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