What is this thing?

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  1. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Found one of these on the glass in my fuge. I thought it was a water mark at first, then it wouldn't wipe off. So I poked it and it moved. It is squishy about 1/8inch max. You can see a stomach full of food too.

    Is it good or bad? If bad, how do I rid it from my tank?

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    mattheuw1, Sep 4, 2009
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Its a flat worm - i believe its one of the normal ones that dont really cause any harm. They feed on copepods.
     
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  3. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    scientific name?
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Oh you would have to ask pagojoe - he's the expert....
     
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  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    there's a couple diff flat worms..

    #1 Amphiscolops...

    #2 C. Retrogemma

    I beleve you have the first one..


    Best of Luck..
     
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  6. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    definitelythe Amphiscolops flatworm. I guess they are harmless and feed on pods. That would explain why its in my fuge. Another beneficial part of the food chain. Thanks for the ID 3reef! K+
     
    mattheuw1, Sep 4, 2009
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