flatworms

nope... what kind of tang???

I have flatworms and had tangs. Never saw them eat any flat worms though. It used to be that I would suck them up with a syringe and blow them out and my clown fish (and some corals) would eat them, but never my tang. Now the clownfish don't like them and the corals don't either.

My tang was a sailfin.

Edited by Kevin

I'm really believing more and more in the value of Flatworm Exit. And it looks like the most important thing is to treat early, when there are just a few flatworms. I wish Salifert would tell us what the chemical is (it's probably something very common that won't hurt people, otherwise they would give emergency instructions). It seems to cause no harm to fish or inverts.

Treating with up to 1/5 the recommended dosage eliminates the flatworms over time, but in some cases it may kill many of them immediately. The only problem arises when a large population of dieing flatworms poisons the water. It's important to observe the tank for 2-4 hours after treatment. If a large amount of flatworms begin to die, use skimming and/or activated carbon to remove the toxin and do a 20-30% water change if needed. The water change dilutes the toxin and allows removal of dead flatworms.

I'm giving an increased dosage about two weeks after the initial treatment as the population dwindles, just to finish off the last of the more resiliant flatworms.

Tangs?  Maybe sometype of rare tang?

I would think if tangs were eating flat worms on a regular basis, there would not be flat worm problems.

Here is the actual quote if you'd like to comment on it.  I still don't agree with this; and I haven't yet been able to reach the author to ask for clarification.

"Introducing some wrasses, damsels, grammas, tangs, and butterflyfish will help to control the infestation as well, since all of these fish species have been known to prey heartily on planaria."

Notice the word heartily?  Hmmmm

Adam

I was there two weeks ago.... indeed someone should tell him.

Adam

Yes, but I didn't spend much time with him.  I was actually there visiting with one of his coworkers at the aquarium.  I only spent a couple days in La Jolla because I had some other places just off shore that I had to visit which occupied more of my time.  Sorry for not stealing, I mean asking for, anything for you.

But yes, that Bob.

Adam

Now thats a Flatworm problem!

I don't know.  I'll video sometime and see.  My pics would be mostly close up and I don't have any idea what they have set up in what areas.  Sorry.

Adam