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07/25/2007, 05:59 PM
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Problem with Flatworms
Hey guys I know you have heard this before.I just treated with salifert about a week ago.I redid the tank the next day putting a larger sump down in my basement.Well everything starting to look great I now notice the flatworms are back.I thought I got rid of them didnt see any signs.I now have all sorts o critters in my tank.I afraid to treat with salfert again.Any other suggetions what I might be able to do to rid of this problem.I just spent a few thousands bucks to make my setup much better and easier to do .Now this
PS I also have one 20 lb fiji rock I cant really fit in my tank for anyone in north NJ. Paul |
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07/25/2007, 06:02 PM
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I had to dose Flatworm Exit twice to get rid of my infestations. My guess was that the animals were laying eggs that later hatched, but that's only a guess. I think two shots, a few days apart, should do the trick. It's also possible that you will have to use the extra 50% dosage. I did.
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07/25/2007, 06:51 PM
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Ok what will happen to my crabs and serpant star fish.Will it effect them.I guess I should treat as soon as possible.
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07/25/2007, 07:09 PM
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what size tank?
There are several type of wrasse fish that will eat flatworms and once done with them, they will easily eat prepared foods and have a long and healthy life in aquaria. One of them is the Helichoeres melanurus. The yellow choris wrasse is another one that comes to mind. Carlos
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07/26/2007, 04:11 AM
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Its a 90 gallon reef ready.
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07/26/2007, 02:47 PM
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The treatment won't affect crabs or serpent stars if done correctly.
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07/26/2007, 03:58 PM
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I used flatworm exit in my main tank it didn't hurt any corals or invertebrates and after two treatments and siphoning them out it was all cleared up!!
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