Tiny Flatworms

[eel]

Does anyone know if I should be worried about these tiny flatworms? I took this video of them in my refugium with a copepod for size reference.

 

[divewsharks]

Does anyone know if I should be worried about these tiny flatworms? I took this video of them in my refugium with a copepod for size reference.

Video link is not working for me.

 

[eel]

Video link is not working for me.

I don't know what to say. The link in the post works for me. Anyone else?

 

[hometown9]

Video works for me. 8 legged, larger than surrounding organisms. Antenna flared. Clearly a parasite though can't tell species. What did you use to capture the video?

 

[eel]

Video works for me. 8 legged, larger than surrounding organisms. Antenna flared. Clearly a parasite though can't tell species. What did you use to capture the video?

I used a Galaxy Note 10+ 5G zoomed all the way in. I turned off the pink fuge lights and was only using a CF cabinet light bulb.

 

[eel]

Just a note...this video is of my fuge and there are NO corals kept in my refugium.

 

[35ppt]

The pod you tracked is a munid isopod, not a parasite. But I think you already knew that it's just a beneficial pod, I just want to clear that up for anyone reading this. I see the flatworms you're talking about. Acoel flatworms maybe. Try to collect some and put it in a white bowl or something to get a nice photo of them.

 

[eel]

The pod you tracked is a munid isopod, not a parasite. But I think you already knew that it's just a beneficial pod, I just want to clear that up for anyone reading this. I see the flatworms you're talking about. Acoel flatworms maybe. Try to collect some and put it in a white bowl or something to get a nice photo of them.

I did it! It took many attempts to get some clear pics of these tiny guys, but I got a few decent cell phone shots and a pretty good video. Still haven't seen any of these in my display, just the fuge. I do have a Leopard Wrasse & a Mandarin Dragonette that could be keeping them in check. Any info on these flatworms would be appreciated.

 

[eel]

Anyone?

 

[yOdaddy]

Flat worms. I used to have them in my tanks and O know a lot of people that do too. In my experiences they are harmless and just an eye sore. They usually will just stay in your sump/refugium. Fresh water dip will get rid of any in corals. I tried flat worm exit before and it worked but came back so I gave up and let them just stay in the refuge. Just my experience and others may chime in on theres.

 

[eel]

Thank you yOdaddy. Does anyone know the type of flatworm & what they are eating in my tank? The last video clip of them is pretty clear and I'm hoping is good enough for an I.D.

 

[bobssecrtsn]

looks like red planeria flatworms to me, harmless but will spread rapidly, and treatment if you have a bunch will nuke your aquarium due to toxins.

 

[Fishy212]

If you have a mandarin dragonette and a wrasse, I don’t think you have to worry. It’s just food for them.

 

[eel]

I appreciate any input but they look too small, and the wrong color, to be planeria.

 

[35ppt]

Acoel flatworms