WHAT IS THIS??!? I found two!!

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  1. sharoleb

    sharoleb Bristle Worm

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    I haven't been on the forums much at all the last few months, but have still been active w/ my tank. Last night we made the transition from our 75 gallon acrylic w/ a marginally acceptable system to our SWEET new 90 gallon Oceanic w/ the starphire glass and all new setup. (clap)
    When we were transferring the sump, I found this on my little charcoal bag. Then we found another on a rock. I have not had any issues in my tank lately at all. I didn't put them back in or try to keep it, I figured it could get out of even the tiniest holes in a container. I really want to know what the heck it is!! It's about 3-4 inches long, maybe 3/4 to 1 inch wide.
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    Just for fun, here is a before and after pics of my tanks. (rock2)
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    The tank and stand look very nice.

    The ID in question appears to be a kind of flat worm (I think). Did you find it just recently?
     
  4. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Polyclad Flatworm.
     
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  5. sharoleb

    sharoleb Bristle Worm

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    Thank you!!

    Yep, just found it last night.
     
  6. sharoleb

    sharoleb Bristle Worm

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    Polyclad - good or bad? I'm googling now but if you have personal experience I would appreciate it!
     
  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Where there is one or tow) there is often more.
     
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  9. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    I pulled one out of my tank that looked identical to those. It came in Florida LR. I think it was responsible for eating snails. I would find empty shells in the morning.
     
  10. 2in10

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    Beautiful upgrade, and flatworms, can't remember if good, bad or indifferent. I would probably get rid of them.
     
  11. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    If I recall correctly, flatworms are a bad thing to have.
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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