greengalaxy July 3, 2016 Share July 3, 2016 Its in my refugium, and there is a lot of them. Is it harmful?. What is it's natural predator? Should I leave them alone? Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy July 3, 2016 Author Share July 3, 2016 (edited) Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Edited July 3, 2016 by greengalaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 July 3, 2016 Share July 3, 2016 Those are flatworms. I can't remember which kind at the moment, I want to say Red Planaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki July 3, 2016 Share July 3, 2016 Yes...seems like red flatworms...you could try flatworm exit or some of the wrasse are known to eat them. If they are only in your sump then you could use flatworm exit...best route imo. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami July 3, 2016 Share July 3, 2016 Or try a biological control like a wrasse. Red planaria are tolerable in smaller numbers. If you do try FWE, then follow the directions very carefully - especially the vacuuming part and water change part. Wear long length gloves, too, if reaching into your tank shortly after using FWE. Some flatworms will release a toxin that some people are sensitive to. Most are not, but some are and it can put some people in the hospital. Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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