Hey guys, starting to notice more flatworms in my sump on my 180. Tank is two months old, and not much coral in it yet. Wondering what I should do, either let them be, does FWE, or just get a Melanarus?
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I would hazard a guess and say something is eating them in the display already.
I’ve noticed a lot fewer in my sump since I added a couple of crabs and a med sized brittle star.
Yup.https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/11/aafeature
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“I would like to end this article by stating that the negative view people have on flatworms is not entirely justified. These interesting animals are a natural part of the reef ecosystem, and serve as a food source for predatory fish and nudibranchs. It is even possible that flatworms secrete wastes that are absorbed by their coral host. If this were true, our view of the symbiosis between flatworms and corals would change yet again. When flatworm populations are kept in check, they can be an interesting addition to the aquarium.”
I would hazard a guess and say something is eating them in the display already.
I’ve noticed a lot fewer in my sump since I added a couple of crabs and a med sized brittle star.