Flat worms?

[mcgallagherc]

Extremely difficult to get clear pics but knoticed this when I got home and after a Google search I'm guessing flat worms? Any advice appreciated!

 

[GatorGreg]

Red planeria? It’s not guaranteed but I think a lot of wrasses eat them?

They will explode in population I think and then plane out. The bad thing is when they die off they release toxins. I think people run carbon and try and siphon out as many as they can. They likely came in on a frag.

 

[mcgallagherc]

Red planeria? It’s not guaranteed but I think a lot of wrasses eat them?

They will explode in population I think and then plane out. The bad thing is when they die off they release toxins. I think people run carbon and try and siphon out as many as they can. They likely came in on a frag.

I haven't added any coral in 2 months, they just popped up tonight!

 

[mcgallagherc]

Better pics

 

[mcgallagherc]

Red planeria? It’s not guaranteed but I think a lot of wrasses eat them?

They will explode in population I think and then plane out. The bad thing is when they die off they release toxins. I think people run carbon and try and siphon out as many as they can. They likely came in on a frag.

Just Googled red planeria and that's exactly what it looks like

 

[vetteguy53081]

Extremely difficult to get clear pics but knoticed this when I got home and after a Google search I'm guessing flat worms? Any advice appreciated!

These are red planaria and the trouble makers. They will eat tissue, smother a coral and block the light corals need for zooxanthellae which is their energy and building blocks
Simple removal if few is siphoning with a 3/8" tubing into a net or nylon stocking and discard
If many -wrasses such as yellow coris, lunare. 6 line and melanurus will eat them
Also a springieri damsel will eat them.
Make chemical the last option unless huge infestation as if used, you will need to siphon the tank daily to remove dead ones which can release toxins.
Lastly- Check tank daily for next 2 weeks for signs of any eggs which are really tiny. Generally eggs are laid underneath coral

 

[mcgallagherc]

These are red planaria and the trouble makers. They will eat tissue, smother a coral and block the light corals need for zooxanthellae which is their energy and building blocks
Simple removal if few is siphoning with a 3/8" tubing into a net or nylon stocking and discard
If many -wrasses such as yellow coris, lunare. 6 line and melanurus will eat them
Also a springieri damsel will eat them.
Make chemical the last option unless huge infestation as if used, you will need to siphon the tank daily to remove dead ones which can release toxins.
Lastly- Check tank daily for next 2 weeks for signs of any eggs which are really tiny. Generally eggs are laid underneath coral

My tank a few weeks ago had undetectable po4. I started feeding a little more, unplugged skimmer and didn't change sock filter. I'm guessing I did this too long from the research I've done with these critters thriving in nutrient rich environment. I'm also battling an algae problem .. it's ugly. I'll attach a pic

 

[mcgallagherc]

My tank a few weeks ago had undetectable po4. I started feeding a little more, unplugged skimmer and didn't change sock filter. I'm guessing I did this too long from the research I've done with these critters thriving in nutrient rich environment. I'm also battling an algae problem .. it's ugly. I'll attach a pic

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks like wire algae but address flatworms first
A few ninja stars will help with this algae while battling flatworms

 

[mcgallagherc]

Looks like wire algae but address flatworms first
A few ninja stars will help with this algae while battling flatworms

Thanks for the advice, anytime I see your name reply to a post I know its filled with knowledge. Appreciate all your responses

 

[mcgallagherc]

Looks like wire algae but address flatworms first
A few ninja stars will help with this algae while battling flatworms

Few pics of snails in tank, you can tell how bad algae is. Hope these pics make it clearer to verify

 

[vetteguy53081]

Few pics of snails in tank, you can tell how bad algae is. Hope these pics make it clearer to verify

Thanks for pic. Looks more like derbesia algae. As I told someone earlier, this is one of the more challenging of algae due to need of its complete removal. Removal is best accomplished by taking the rock out of tank and placing in a container of tank water. Then you will want to pull as much as you can by hand and discard. With a dental pick (see pic below) or small crochet needle, pull the roots off the rock. YOU MUST GET EVERY ROOT OR IT WILL SIMPLY RETURN !!
After you are done return rock to tank and reduce white light intensity and even hours of white light and add the following cleaners which will help with control. These guys will consume some but not as fast as it can grow - They will never keep up.
Pin cushion urchin, Chiton snails, pitho crabs, and larger astrea snails

This procedure is not as bad or time consuming as it seems. Assure phosphate levels do not become elevated which helps feed this algae.
Refrain from Reef Flux (fluconasal) as lately its causing problems for many then utilize the cleaners listed

 

[mcgallagherc]

Thanks for pic. Looks more like derbesia algae. As I told someone earlier, this is one of the more challenging of algae due to need of its complete removal. Removal is best accomplished by taking the rock out of tank and placing in a container of tank water. Then you will want to pull as much as you can by hand and discard. With a dental pick (see pic below) or small crochet needle, pull the roots off the rock. YOU MUST GET EVERY ROOT OR IT WILL SIMPLY RETURN !!
After you are done return rock to tank and reduce white light intensity and even hours of white light and add the following cleaners which will help with control. These guys will consume some but not as fast as it can grow - They will never keep up.
Pin cushion urchin, Chiton snails, pitho crabs, and larger astrea snails

This procedure is not as bad or time consuming as it seems. Assure phosphate levels do not become elevated which helps feed this algae.
Refrain from Reef Flux (fluconasal) as lately its causing problems for many then utilize the cleaners listed

Wow, that seems very tedious. Will removing rock and scrubbing with toothbrush not have same result? Embarrassing to say but 120g is being overtaken by it. Wife told me tonight the tank looks ugly and I don't disagree.

 

[mcgallagherc]

Few more pics of the mess I have..

 

[vetteguy53081]

Few more pics of the mess I have..

Best and easiest cleaning and scrubbing is in a container of tank water outside the tank to minimize have loose particles all over the tank
Is this tank at or near a window?
Are you using RODI water or tap water from the faucet?

 

[mcgallagherc]

Best and easiest cleaning and scrubbing is in a container of tank water outside the tank to minimize have loose particles all over the tank
Is this tank at or near a window?
Are you using RODI water or tap water from the faucet?

I use RODI and yes near a window! Attaching pic. Front door faces the south, live on gulf coast in Alabama but yes plenty of light gets in.

 

[mcgallagherc]

I use RODI and yes near a window! Attaching pic. Front door faces the south, live on gulf coast in Alabama but yes plenty of light gets in.

Rodi set up in mudroom

 

[CdubsMixReef]

I had a flatworm problem and got a leopard wrasse and within weeks they were all gone. Leopards are hard to keep but out of all the leopards the ornate leopard I found to be much easier to keep or you can go with a coris.

 

[mcgallagherc]

I had a flatworm problem and got a leopard wrasse and within weeks they were all gone. Leopards are hard to keep but out of all the leopards the ornate leopard I found to be much easier to keep or you can go with a coris.

I had a six line but had him relocated bc he became an assassin as soon as he came out of sand from first entry to killing every hermit and snail I had

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use RODI and yes near a window! Attaching pic. Front door faces the south, live on gulf coast in Alabama but yes plenty of light gets in.

Sun was my suspect and likely the cause of algae issues as the UV from sunlight will penetrate shades-blinds- Curtains. Place a sheet of black construction paper from Walmart stationery on side facing windows and you will see a drastic reduction in algae moving forward