Salifert Flatworm eXit?

HumanIMDB · 10/30/2006, 06:23 AM

I seem to have a bit of a flat worm problem. Has anyone had any luck with Salifert Flatworm eXit?

If not, do you have any other recommendations to solve my problem?

Thanks,
Chris

serpentman · 10/30/2006, 08:31 AM

Salifert flatworm exit works very well. I would have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. However. word of caution, follow the directions to the letter. Also, multiple treatments might be necessary.

conefree · 10/30/2006, 08:46 AM

Yes, make sure you follow the directions on the bottle very carefully. Make sure you siphon out as many as you can, and then do it again. There have been many people complaining that Flatworm Exit killed their tank. In reality, it was the people that killed the tank, by leaving too many flatworms in there to die via Flatworm Exit, and poison the tank. Good luck!

HumanIMDB · 10/30/2006, 08:59 AM

Thanks! I will pick some up tomorrow.

Nykademus · 10/30/2006, 09:10 AM

I too have been having issues with flatworms and found this...
yall dont have to go home, but you cant stay here.....

I used the siphon method to control them for a while, I didnt actually use the medication. I picked up a six line wrasse instead, which is one fish that will feed on flatworms, in most cases.
If you want a reason to add another fish, this is a good fish to have. I hear they can be aggressive to fish added after it is however.

Good luck with the worms!

HumanIMDB · 10/30/2006, 09:32 AM

Here is the plan:
A) Siphon out as many of these things as I can find. Since we've seen two in as many nights, this should be fairly easy.

B) Talk to the LFS about "renting" a Six Line Wrasse. I already have two clowns and a green clown goby so I don't want to add another fish, but if it's just a temporary solution, it should be okay. Right? Also, would a Six Line Wrasse be able to handle a flatworm that big?

C) If the Six Line Wrasse solution is not available or does not remedy the problem, I will use the Flatworm eXit. What I'm thinking I will do is put all of the live rock I have into my spare 10 gallon tank and treat it there. Thus avoiding the possibility of wiping out my fish or corals.

dominga · 10/30/2006, 09:47 AM

I have used FWE with good results. As the rest of the other members have stated just follw the directions in the box. I used black diamond carbon to help with the toxins released by the dead flatworms. I noticed the results of FWE with in 5 minutes, then started the carbon in a cannister filter.
good luck

Nykademus · 10/30/2006, 09:54 AM

Flatworms are very soft, so a wrasse will have no problem downing them.

The six line that I picked up is MAYBE an inch long.. more like 3/4".. and has had a full belly since he was added to the tank. ( I even saw him picking on a bristleworm that was probably 3 inches )

Personally, I wouldnt remove the rock to treat. Just give it some time and use the siphon method for several days before treating. Your chance of crashing the tank goes down dramatically the longer you siphon them out.

coyoteseven · 10/30/2006, 10:57 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Flat Worm Exit is used to get rid of planaria (small red flatworms).

Looking at the pic you linked, unless that thing is a planaria on radioactive mutated steroids, I don"t think FWE will be much use... or you'll have to use so much that you'll either:

#1. Kill everything in your tank
#2. Need an EPA permit for HazMat storage/disposal
#3. Make Habib really rich because of the quantity purchased
#4. All of the above

I really think you'd be better off trying to net or trap that monster.

Just my 2Â¢

10/30/2006, 09:32 AM	#6
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Here is the plan: A) Siphon out as many of these things as I can find. Since we've seen two in as many nights, this should be fairly easy. B) Talk to the LFS about "renting" a Six Line Wrasse. I already have two clowns and a green clown goby so I don't want to add another fish, but if it's just a temporary solution, it should be okay. Right? Also, would a Six Line Wrasse be able to handle a flatworm that big? C) If the Six Line Wrasse solution is not available or does not remedy the problem, I will use the Flatworm eXit. What I'm thinking I will do is put all of the live rock I have into my spare 10 gallon tank and treat it there. Thus avoiding the possibility of wiping out my fish or corals. __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

10/30/2006, 09:47 AM	#7
dominga Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 262	I have used FWE with good results. As the rest of the other members have stated just follw the directions in the box. I used black diamond carbon to help with the toxins released by the dead flatworms. I noticed the results of FWE with in 5 minutes, then started the carbon in a cannister filter. good luck __________________ "Every move you make I'll be watching you" Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

10/30/2006, 10:57 AM	#9
coyoteseven Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Port FL Posts: 1,626	If I'm not mistaken, Flat Worm Exit is used to get rid of planaria (small red flatworms). Looking at the pic you linked, unless that thing is a planaria on radioactive mutated steroids, I don"t think FWE will be much use... or you'll have to use so much that you'll either: #1. Kill everything in your tank #2. Need an EPA permit for HazMat storage/disposal #3. Make Habib really rich because of the quantity purchased #4. All of the above I really think you'd be better off trying to net or trap that monster. Just my 2Â¢ __________________ A wise man never has all the answers... just more questions. This above all else... the true warrior prays for peace. Current Tank Info: None right now, perhaps again some day.

10/30/2006, 06:23 AM	#1
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Salifert Flatworm eXit? I seem to have a bit of a flat worm problem. Has anyone had any luck with Salifert Flatworm eXit? If not, do you have any other recommendations to solve my problem? Thanks, Chris __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

10/30/2006, 08:31 AM	#2
serpentman part time superhero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO) Posts: 5,698	Salifert flatworm exit works very well. I would have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. However. word of caution, follow the directions to the letter. Also, multiple treatments might be necessary.

10/30/2006, 08:46 AM	#3
conefree Gene Pool Lifeguard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 758	Yes, make sure you follow the directions on the bottle very carefully. Make sure you siphon out as many as you can, and then do it again. There have been many people complaining that Flatworm Exit killed their tank. In reality, it was the people that killed the tank, by leaving too many flatworms in there to die via Flatworm Exit, and poison the tank. Good luck! __________________ Chris "A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot" - Unknown Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 120 gallon, Ecosystem 3612, 6X54 TEK light, Tunze Osmolator, Lifereef dual overflow all down

10/30/2006, 08:59 AM	#4
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Thanks! I will pick some up tomorrow. __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

10/30/2006, 09:10 AM	#5
Nykademus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 530	I too have been having issues with flatworms and found this... yall dont have to go home, but you cant stay here..... I used the siphon method to control them for a while, I didnt actually use the medication. I picked up a six line wrasse instead, which is one fish that will feed on flatworms, in most cases. If you want a reason to add another fish, this is a good fish to have. I hear they can be aggressive to fish added after it is however. Good luck with the worms!

10/30/2006, 09:54 AM	#8
Nykademus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 530	Flatworms are very soft, so a wrasse will have no problem downing them. The six line that I picked up is MAYBE an inch long.. more like 3/4".. and has had a full belly since he was added to the tank. ( I even saw him picking on a bristleworm that was probably 3 inches ) Personally, I wouldnt remove the rock to treat. Just give it some time and use the siphon method for several days before treating. Your chance of crashing the tank goes down dramatically the longer you siphon them out.