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Boomer · 11-27-2003, 12:58 AM

I also believe in adding no chems to the tank Cos.

I have not found out yet what is in it. It may be just a Euro drug. 1 hit on Google's, the info site I posted. I may have to ask Randy, he has one of those pricy programs as does Hab , SCi-Find or something like that, which is a few hundred dollars a month.

Did you catch this from Mike;

There have been some recent developments regarding Convolutriloba in aquaria - specifically two antihelminth drugs have been released, which can be used to destroy these worms with 'fairly' mild repercussions to fish and corals

Craig Manoukian · 11-27-2003, 03:40 AM

Cosmic,

I've never seen flat worms in my tank and I have a Halichoeres crysalis, beautiful yellow with irridescent orange lateral head markings. I don't know if this is coincidental, but I thought I would pass the information on.

Even if it doesn't eradicate your flatworms it would be a great addition to your reefscape. But if it would rid you of those orange little buggers you would have a double win, eh?

wooddood · 11-27-2003, 05:52 AM

ive never had them,knock on wood and hope i never do.

Cosmic · 11-27-2003, 10:51 AM

I never had a problem either for 5 years, then all of a sudden I'm flooded with them! They appeared very shortly after tearing down my reef to replace the aquarium, and I haven't been able to get rid of them since.

Boomer,
Yes, I DID see the "FAIRLY" mild reprecussions. With any hope it won't come down to that, but I'm getting close to the end of my patience with these things now....

I remember Mojoreef stating that he tried removing them by feeding heavy, heavier, heaviest, and then starve the tank to remove the food source of a greatly increased colony of worms. Limited success from what I recall, but I'm more worried about my fish than those flatworms to try this approach. When up against this or chemicals though....Hmmmm.

Food for thought,
Cos

Boomer · 11-27-2003, 12:53 PM

Randy will check for me on Monday......CONCURRAT-L .

Habib just gave me this;

It is IIRC a forbidden substance in several European countries but not all of them.

Craig

Well, he is on the list and you have never seen any so who knows

Curtswearing · 12-21-2003, 10:02 AM

A friend of mine was successful with a Melanrus Wrasse. However, they have their own set of issues as well.

Melanrus Wrasse

Cosmic · 12-21-2003, 10:36 AM

I'd like to mention that it's only been a few weeks since I introduced the H. chyrsus to my tank, and I have already noticed a 50% or more decrease in planaria!

I have not started doing anything different to the tank, only doing one water change since adding (3 weeks ago now, water change due today hopefully). Feeding is the same few times a week, topoffs occurring the same also.

The single water change was a day after the fish was introduced, in order to thin out the red planaria population. Since then, they have not even been very noticeable whereas before they overran 75% of the tank's surfaces. After a 2 week time period, about all you were able to see were flatworms.

I have to admit I was super skeptical that the H crysus would be of much help, but I have a renewed outlook on them now! WOW.

Cos

11-27-2003, 12:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,200 View Gallery Karma Komment	I also believe in adding no chems to the tank Cos. I have not found out yet what is in it. It may be just a Euro drug. 1 hit on Google's, the info site I posted. I may have to ask Randy, he has one of those pricy programs as does Hab , SCi-Find or something like that, which is a few hundred dollars a month. Did you catch this from Mike; There have been some recent developments regarding Convolutriloba in aquaria - specifically two antihelminth drugs have been released, which can be used to destroy these worms with 'fairly' mild repercussions to fish and corals __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

11-27-2003, 03:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cosmic, I've never seen flat worms in my tank and I have a Halichoeres crysalis, beautiful yellow with irridescent orange lateral head markings. I don't know if this is coincidental, but I thought I would pass the information on. Even if it doesn't eradicate your flatworms it would be a great addition to your reefscape. But if it would rid you of those orange little buggers you would have a double win, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-27-2003, 05:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	ive never had them,knock on wood and hope i never do. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-27-2003, 10:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cosmic Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 173 View Gallery Karma Komment	I never had a problem either for 5 years, then all of a sudden I'm flooded with them! They appeared very shortly after tearing down my reef to replace the aquarium, and I haven't been able to get rid of them since. Boomer, Yes, I DID see the "FAIRLY" mild reprecussions. With any hope it won't come down to that, but I'm getting close to the end of my patience with these things now.... I remember Mojoreef stating that he tried removing them by feeding heavy, heavier, heaviest, and then starve the tank to remove the food source of a greatly increased colony of worms. Limited success from what I recall, but I'm more worried about my fish than those flatworms to try this approach. When up against this or chemicals though....Hmmmm. Food for thought, Cos __________________ ReefKeeping FAQ'S

11-27-2003, 12:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,200 View Gallery Karma Komment	Randy will check for me on Monday......CONCURRAT-L . Habib just gave me this; It is IIRC a forbidden substance in several European countries but not all of them. Craig Well, he is on the list and you have never seen any so who knows __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

12-21-2003, 10:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	A friend of mine was successful with a Melanrus Wrasse. However, they have their own set of issues as well. Melanrus Wrasse __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

12-21-2003, 10:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
Cosmic Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 173 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'd like to mention that it's only been a few weeks since I introduced the H. chyrsus to my tank, and I have already noticed a 50% or more decrease in planaria! I have not started doing anything different to the tank, only doing one water change since adding (3 weeks ago now, water change due today hopefully). Feeding is the same few times a week, topoffs occurring the same also. The single water change was a day after the fish was introduced, in order to thin out the red planaria population. Since then, they have not even been very noticeable whereas before they overran 75% of the tank's surfaces. After a 2 week time period, about all you were able to see were flatworms. I have to admit I was super skeptical that the H crysus would be of much help, but I have a renewed outlook on them now! WOW. Cos __________________ ReefKeeping FAQ'S

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