Flatworms Gone!

allenpantino · 01/31/2008, 12:11 PM

I just used Salfert flatworm exit and it works great!

i was worried because the flatworms release alot of toxins but i dont think i had enough in there to do damage.

if any one has problems with flat worms use this stuff its about 20 bucks and it works great really fast

good stuff

btw by about a pound of carbon per 50 gals and put it in your sump to filter

dendro982 · 02/01/2008, 06:53 AM

Wait a couple of weeks...

buildinboats · 02/01/2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally posted by dendro982
Wait a couple of weeks...

Sorry to jump in, but what will happen in a couple of weeks?

spleify · 02/01/2008, 08:56 AM

Though dendro has a valid point, it's quit rude to come in and make a comment, and not give any advise or help of what to look for or to do next.

It is true I to myself did a treatment of Flatworm exit on my frag tank as that was the only place a could see any flatworms. I searched hi and low and didn't see any flatworms anywhere. COOL, killed those suckers. About a week later I saw they were back and in epic proportions. So I treated again, this time I did the whole system. I ended up dosing about 2-3 times more than was recommended. Ran my carbon, did a big water change and viola, no more flatworms. I am glad to say, it has been about 3 months now and still not a single flatworm.

As the OP stated have lots of carbon and new water on hand, follow the directions, with the exception of knowing you may need to dose a little heavier.
Just an FYI I have a ton of corals, SPS LPS Softies, shrooms etc etc etc. And not a single animal of any kind was hurt.
Good luck with it if you have to use it.
HTH

Spleify

Fiziksgeek · 02/01/2008, 07:11 PM

I treated my tank twice about 10 days apart just to make sure. I also used about 50% more FWE than the directions state. Been 2 months now, havent seen a single flatworm!

phenom5 · 02/01/2008, 07:16 PM

I agree. I'd do another treatment in a week or so, and up the dosage.

dme330i · 02/01/2008, 08:23 PM

Put a 6-line in my tank and he keeps the population under control.

dendro982 · 02/02/2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

it's quit rude to come in and make a comment, and not give any advise or help of what to look for or to do next.

Unhelpful - maybe, but not rude, as this statement...

Unhelpful - because I have no solution, and specially designed compound doesn't solves the problem 100%. Still have flatworms.

Now you have more to to make rude comments about.
I'm learned not to post

01/31/2008, 12:11 PM	#1
allenpantino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 103	Flatworms Gone! I just used Salfert flatworm exit and it works great! i was worried because the flatworms release alot of toxins but i dont think i had enough in there to do damage. if any one has problems with flat worms use this stuff its about 20 bucks and it works great really fast good stuff btw by about a pound of carbon per 50 gals and put it in your sump to filter

02/01/2008, 06:53 AM	#2
dendro982 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,963	Wait a couple of weeks... __________________ Multiple Tank Syndrome: 15g shallow hi light - Xmas tree rocks, nps, sps, clams 6g shallow dark - sun corals collection 5g - sea apples NC12 - tube anemone 20g L - frogfish 125g - filefishes and lion Current Tank Info: 6 BB tanks: NPS, filter feeders and odd fish. LPS, sps and clams too

02/01/2008, 08:56 AM	#4
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Though dendro has a valid point, it's quit rude to come in and make a comment, and not give any advise or help of what to look for or to do next. It is true I to myself did a treatment of Flatworm exit on my frag tank as that was the only place a could see any flatworms. I searched hi and low and didn't see any flatworms anywhere. COOL, killed those suckers. About a week later I saw they were back and in epic proportions. So I treated again, this time I did the whole system. I ended up dosing about 2-3 times more than was recommended. Ran my carbon, did a big water change and viola, no more flatworms. I am glad to say, it has been about 3 months now and still not a single flatworm. As the OP stated have lots of carbon and new water on hand, follow the directions, with the exception of knowing you may need to dose a little heavier. Just an FYI I have a ton of corals, SPS LPS Softies, shrooms etc etc etc. And not a single animal of any kind was hurt. Good luck with it if you have to use it. HTH Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

02/01/2008, 07:16 PM	#6
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	I agree. I'd do another treatment in a week or so, and up the dosage. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

02/01/2008, 07:11 PM	#5
Fiziksgeek Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxford, CT Posts: 1,565	I treated my tank twice about 10 days apart just to make sure. I also used about 50% more FWE than the directions state. Been 2 months now, havent seen a single flatworm!

02/01/2008, 08:23 PM	#7
dme330i Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SC Posts: 94	Put a 6-line in my tank and he keeps the population under control.