ID? - Slug/Snail/??

FLGator56 · 01/22/2007, 06:35 PM

I have about 5-8 of these periodically on my glass after the lights go off. They move quickly but I've not clue - kind of like a snail with a "V" tail? Looks like a white snail, no shell and V-tail? Anyone have any ID? Tank has been up for about 8 weeks and this started showing....

ducati1212 · 01/22/2007, 06:43 PM

looks like a flatworm to me

sulp · 01/22/2007, 06:49 PM

Refer to the post on this same page: "Help...Something is eating my coral" Because you are going to have a similar problem.

You have flatworms. Sorry!

Paintbug · 01/22/2007, 06:56 PM

Flatworm - Amphiscolops sp. those are harmless, and will die off on their own shortly. they are said to eat copepods, but thats the only damage they will do. one of the few harmless flatworms.

FLGator56 · 01/22/2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks and much appreciated - this Pic from melevsreef is an exact match...

01/22/2007, 06:35 PM	#1
FLGator56 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 42	ID? - Slug/Snail/?? I have about 5-8 of these periodically on my glass after the lights go off. They move quickly but I've not clue - kind of like a snail with a "V" tail? Looks like a white snail, no shell and V-tail? Anyone have any ID? Tank has been up for about 8 weeks and this started showing....

01/22/2007, 06:49 PM	#3
sulp Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 1,254	Refer to the post on this same page: "Help...Something is eating my coral" Because you are going to have a similar problem. You have flatworms. Sorry! __________________ There is something in the psychology of mankind to which coral reefs never fail to appeal. - Stanley J. Gardiner Current Tank Info: 12g JBJ Nano Cube 14lbs Mixed Figi & Tonga Branch - 24' Coralife Aqualite Pro 150w 10,000k HQI MH 2 96w true actinics. Going to have a mix of SPS & softies

01/22/2007, 06:56 PM	#4
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	Flatworm - Amphiscolops sp. those are harmless, and will die off on their own shortly. they are said to eat copepods, but thats the only damage they will do. one of the few harmless flatworms. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

01/22/2007, 06:43 PM	#2
ducati1212 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 604	looks like a flatworm to me

01/22/2007, 07:08 PM	#5
FLGator56 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 42	Thanks and much appreciated - this Pic from melevsreef is an exact match...