Benign Flatworms

ghostwolf · 07-26-2006, 10:53 PM

I ran across this when researching flatworms. I found it at Melev's reef and it is listed a benign flatworm. Are they truly nothing to worry about?
I have attached a pic of one and would like any feed back you guys/girls can give. TIA

Lin

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...r_flatworm.jpg

BoomerD · 07-26-2006, 11:02 PM

While they're not great to have, they usually don't become the plague that the red ones do. Their numbers usually rise and fall depending on the nutrient load in the tank.

ghostwolf · 07-26-2006, 11:10 PM

So, BoomerD, if I ever see one - don't panic? or at least not as bad? LOL

Lin

jkhalliday76 · 07-27-2006, 12:17 AM

I once had a bunch of these guys in my tank. I started to worry about how quickly they were popping up, but once I got my scooter blenny, they disappeared!

mps9506 · 07-29-2006, 08:55 AM

Ditto on Boomer's advice, no worries... They are just there. If the red ones start popping up Salifert's FW exit is great and works fast.

07-26-2006, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Benign Flatworms I ran across this when researching flatworms. I found it at Melev's reef and it is listed a benign flatworm. Are they truly nothing to worry about? I have attached a pic of one and would like any feed back you guys/girls can give. TIA Lin http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...r_flatworm.jpg __________________ Ghostwolf Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:- Four-leggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Benign Flatworms While they're not great to have, they usually don't become the plague that the red ones do. Their numbers usually rise and fall depending on the nutrient load in the tank. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

07-26-2006, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Benign Flatworms So, BoomerD, if I ever see one - don't panic? or at least not as bad? LOL Lin __________________ Ghostwolf Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:- Four-leggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

07-27-2006, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
jkhalliday76 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 254 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Benign Flatworms I once had a bunch of these guys in my tank. I started to worry about how quickly they were popping up, but once I got my scooter blenny, they disappeared!

07-29-2006, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Benign Flatworms Ditto on Boomer's advice, no worries... They are just there. If the red ones start popping up Salifert's FW exit is great and works fast. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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