Best Wrasse for flatworms

[Kdocimo90]

I've heard that Halichoeres sp. and a few other species eat flatworms.

I was wondering which specific fish is BEST for flatworms/has the most chance for having a taste for them.

[Eel Freak]

Sixline or Yellow.

I have seen/used both and they are excellent. If you have flatworms in your tank but under control and bring a frag into your LFS, I'd still have them iodine dip it just to be on the safe side. HTH!

[Kdocimo90]

Yeah I understand. I'm debating whether to siphon out as much as I can and add a wrasse, or just go straight for the kill (but risky as well) using FWE

[Eel Freak]

I read up on FWE, and to be honest, it kind of scared me so I siphoned out a bunch, and in went the sixline (in my 125). Since then, it has been VERY difficult to find a single flat worm.

[Chris27]

Mystery Wrasse, Pseudocheilinus ocellatus, almost a guarantee that they will eat flatworms, but they are very expensive. Most others are hit or miss...just like those stupid non-aiptasia eating pepperments!

[Kdocimo90]

haha believe it or not, but that was the only place I got lucky.. peppermint shrimps

Aghh now to decide whether to fork out the dough try something cheaper.. (being a student doesnt help either)

[Kdocimo90]

what about Yellow Wrasses?

[Megabite]

I've used Flatworm Exit with great succesas a couple of times. No ill effects on anything for me.

[luther1200]

My Sixline Wrasse took care of mine. I never had to do anything. I had them pretty bad at 1 point, but I only ever saw them in my sump, never in the DT. And my Sixline always had a fat stomach

[Kdocimo90]

Originally Posted by luther1200

My Sixline Wrasse took care of mine. I never had to do anything. I had them pretty bad at 1 point, but I only ever saw them in my sump, never in the DT. And my Sixline always had a fat stomach

Well since you dont have many flatworms in your tank anymore, maybe you should send him on over here

[Kdocimo90]

^^^

[UWUALineman]

My melanurus wrasse cruises the tank all day searching for pests and nabbed up any wondering flatworms.
Also a cheaper alternative to FWE if this is your only option left:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1379099

[luther1200]

Originally Posted by Kdocimo90

Well since you dont have many flatworms in your tank anymore, maybe you should send him on over here

LOL. Well actually I don't have the regular ones anymore, but unfortunately I have something much worse. AEFW . Which he is also helping me deal with. I hit the corals with a turkey baster and he nabs up the little critters. I think I will always keep a Sixline in any tank I do. Hopefully when I do a larger tank I can have a few Wrasses. They are my favorite marine fish, there is such a great number of them to choose from. And all are so great looking.

[Peter Eichler]

Get a male and female H. melanurus pair. They're hardy, cheap, attractive, and about the closest thing to a surefire bet to eat flatworms that you'll find. Other Halichoeres are good as well, but most are not quite as hardy as the melanurus or are more expensive.

[Kdocimo90]

Ha well its good to know you found a keeper.. Hopefully I will get a wrasse that will help out...

Does everyone agree that Mystery Wrasses are the most likely to eat the flatworms? If that is the case, I would rather fork out some extra dough for one.

[Peter Eichler]

No, I'd put the Mystery down on the list a bit for most likely to eat flatworms. They and six lines can also get really mean so I'm not much of a fan of either.

[Kdocimo90]

Hmm.. Okay a Melanurus pair... any other opinions?

[Lordhelmet]

my leopard wrasse took care of all my flatworms, it wasn't expected but oh what a bonus for such a beautiful fish.

[Kdocimo90]

^^^

[Kdocimo90]

anyone else?
I'm getting a lot of mixed reviews.. maybe i'll make a poll.

[Hartdude]

I have a Melanarus that totally eradicated any sign of flatworms in my tank.

[Kdocimo90]

Hmm Melanurus seem to be in the lead. I think I'm gonna put together a poll.

Thanks hartdude.