Large flatworm experiences

Logzor · 07/19/2009, 11:21 PM

I tried a RC search to no avail. I remember threads on this topic, though.

I was having trouble sleeping and came out to the tank with my mag light. Down in a crevice I see a spotted looking flatworm about the size of a silver dollar.

I have not had any coral losses. This is in a 90g tank so I may have overlooking something. I am guessing it is not carnivorous - no fish or shrimp losses. It could be feasting on the thousands of tiny snails that reproduce in my tank, though.

Should I try and remove it if I have the opportunity?

marcus50 · 07/19/2009, 11:27 PM

I recently removed one that was about three inches in length when it was completely stretched out.....I did have some unexplained deaths of shrimp/snails over the last year. The flatworm could have been the problem. I say remove him!

Whys · 07/20/2009, 03:46 AM

Need a photo.

Logzor · 07/20/2009, 09:16 AM

I found this picture on another forum. The one I have looked similar to the one of the left in this picture.

It was green with white spots.

username in use · 07/20/2009, 10:40 AM

Ive caught 2 of those eating my turbo snails and there is another one that I know of that I havent been able to catch yet. Id work on getting rid of it.

sikpupy · 07/20/2009, 05:03 PM

whaaaaaaaaaa? Are you serious? Thats not cool! How do they propell themselves and get around?Maybe you can stich a snail in a jar with an opening big enough for the worm and trap it?

Dont forget to feed the bait though...

RokleM · 07/21/2009, 07:35 AM

Polyclad. Likely a clam/snail eater.

You'll have better luck in the invert section.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1467299

username in use · 07/21/2009, 09:06 AM

Ive never seen them swim, but they cruise across the rock pretty dang quick. It was actually tuff to get the first 2, they dont have a strong grip so you can siphon them. A red flashlight really helps.

07/19/2009, 11:21 PM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Large flatworm experiences I tried a RC search to no avail. I remember threads on this topic, though. I was having trouble sleeping and came out to the tank with my mag light. Down in a crevice I see a spotted looking flatworm about the size of a silver dollar. I have not had any coral losses. This is in a 90g tank so I may have overlooking something. I am guessing it is not carnivorous - no fish or shrimp losses. It could be feasting on the thousands of tiny snails that reproduce in my tank, though. Should I try and remove it if I have the opportunity?

07/20/2009, 10:40 AM	#5
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Ive caught 2 of those eating my turbo snails and there is another one that I know of that I havent been able to catch yet. Id work on getting rid of it. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

07/21/2009, 07:35 AM	#7
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Polyclad. Likely a clam/snail eater. You'll have better luck in the invert section. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1467299 __________________ -Eric-

07/21/2009, 09:06 AM	#8
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Ive never seen them swim, but they cruise across the rock pretty dang quick. It was actually tuff to get the first 2, they dont have a strong grip so you can siphon them. A red flashlight really helps. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

07/19/2009, 11:27 PM	#2
marcus50 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1	I recently removed one that was about three inches in length when it was completely stretched out.....I did have some unexplained deaths of shrimp/snails over the last year. The flatworm could have been the problem. I say remove him!

07/20/2009, 03:46 AM	#3
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Need a photo.

07/20/2009, 09:16 AM	#4
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	I found this picture on another forum. The one I have looked similar to the one of the left in this picture. It was green with white spots.

07/20/2009, 05:03 PM	#6
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	whaaaaaaaaaa? Are you serious? Thats not cool! How do they propell themselves and get around?Maybe you can stich a snail in a jar with an opening big enough for the worm and trap it? Dont forget to feed the bait though...