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  1. W

    Slug Pest/Hitch Hiker Infestation Outbreak!

    Hello everyone! This is my first time on a reefing forum. I made an account because I can’t find any information regarding what’s going on in my tank. 32 gallon LED Biocube All levels are completely fine and the tank is doing great other then the literal 2 - 300 slugs that seemed to develop...
  2. AquaNerd

    Parasitic Euphyllia Eating Polyclad Worms

    Polyclad worms are a type of flatworm that can wreck havoc on our prized corals. In this article we are going to take a look at a particular type of parasitic flatworm that some aquarists may be unfamiliar with. Keep reading.
  3. M

    Flatworm type?

    Any idea which fw type this is and if so, should I work to eradicate via FW Exit or let it run it’s course?
  4. Flatworms: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Terrifying--Part 2 and Conclusion

    Intermediate Topic Flatworms: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Terrifying--Part 2 and Conclusion

    A "red planaria" flatworm problem in a saltwater aquarium. Photo has been enlarged with a macro lens. Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives. Welcome to the second part and conclusion of the flatworm article. For Part 1, just go here, but I warn you, it’s a long one. As I mentioned last time...
  5. Flatworms: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Terrifying, Part 1

    Intermediate Topic Flatworms: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Terrifying, Part 1

    A marine flatworm magnified 60X. Photo is from the Reef2Reef archives. Flatworms are a perennial topic in our forums because some marine aquarists have problems with them. I wanted to devote an article (or two) to aquarium flatworms and how we (try to) deal with them. If you need some help...
  6. kentofms

    NOPOX withdrawls / flatworms

    Hello. I have a 120 gallon spsd tank (there is a thread if you want to see it) and its about 6 mo old. I'm running triton method, but I have been feeding a little heavy lately and as a result have had slightly accelerated diatoms on the sand and a need to clean the glass daily. I ran NOPOX for...
  7. MarineDepot

    FLATWORMS!!! - How To Get Rid of Red Planaria (Pest Control #2)

    FLATWORMS!!! - How To Get Rid of Red Planaria (Pest Control #2) We'll show you how to safely get rid of those flat, rust-brown creatures covering every surface of your aquarium!
  8. AwildcatsZ

    Red Planaria...freshwater dip?

    So I am in the middle of a battle with Red Planaria which has been going on for several months now. I've tried manual removal (keeps the population down, but it comes back), Flatworm eXit (corals do not like this), 12 Line Wrasse, and a Blue Velvet Nudibranch. Some of these have shown promise...
  9. AwildcatsZ

    Blue Velvet Nudibranch vs Red Planaria

    Things are getting out of control with Red Planaria in my 29 gallon reef tank. I've tried it all...manual removal which seems to be a daily chore, Flatworm eXit (multiple occasions), 12 line wrasse (casually grazes on them), but whatever I try I still find patches of flatworms on my rock work...
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