Red bugs?

Jo dy · Feb 28, 2020

I noticed theese in my tank on my glass this morning. I noticed my zoas are not looking healthy and almost look like they are melting. Any help identifying theese would help. Thanks

Ranjib · Feb 28, 2020

Flatworms. #reefsquad

Reefer40b · Feb 28, 2020

Yes flatworms Red planaria I believe

blstravler · Feb 28, 2020

Red Planarian flatworms. You can treat the tank or invest in a wrasse. They tend to multiply very quickly so don’t wait.

Jo dy · Feb 28, 2020

Do you think theese are effecting my zoas?

blstravler · Feb 28, 2020

Jo dy said:
Do you think theese are effecting my zoas?

Red Planarian multiple quickly so they could be smothering your Zoa’s - have you tried dipping some to see if that is the issue?

AdamB · Feb 28, 2020

Agreed. Use Flatworm Exit to treat . You have at least 10 times the amount in your tank that you visibly see. Then melanurus wrasse to keep threshold low or non existent.

vetteguy53081 · Feb 28, 2020

Before chemical treatment and yes they are planaria flatworms... there are options.
Firstly, siphon up as many as you can to reduce numbers and battle.
Melanurus, and lunare wrasse will eat these. IF you can find one, Blue velvet nudibranch will devour them (see pic below).
If all else fails or unable to find the previously mentioned, then do acquire flatworm exit.

Jo dy · Feb 28, 2020

Thanks for the help. Not sure where these flat worms came from. The only thing I have introduced to my tank in the last 6 months was dragons breath from algaebarn.com.