Flokstra Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hey people! I have the idea these critters are not really what we want in our tanks. What do you guys think? 1 Quote Link to comment
Floundering_Around Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 look like little limpets. do they have a shell? Quote Link to comment
Flokstra Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 No, and if disturbed they are quite fast and can swim around. So I'm guessing flatworms. Just don's know if it's the taking-over-the-tank-and-eating-the-corals type! 2 Quote Link to comment
righttirefire Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Springer damsel or wrasse. No more issue 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Flokstra said: Hey people! I have the idea these critters are not really what we want in our tanks. What do you guys think? Flatworms. Quote Link to comment
Flokstra Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 53 minutes ago, righttirefire said: Springer damsel or wrasse. No more issue I was thinking about that, but wouldn't overcrowding become an issue then? I already have a pair of ocellaris, watchman goby and cleaner shrimp in a 10G tank... Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, Flokstra said: I was thinking about that, but wouldn't overcrowding become an issue then? I already have a pair of ocellaris, watchman goby and cleaner shrimp in a 10G tank... Where are you seeing the worms? Sand? Glass? On corals? How many? Quote Link to comment
Flokstra Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Only on the glass, five of them. And I got them out really easy with the turkey baster. Even though it doesn't seem like an investation, I was thinking about getting a Springer Damsel. What would you guys reccon, too much live-stock or just on the edge? Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Flokstra said: Only on the glass, five of them. And I got them out really easy with the turkey baster. Even though it doesn't seem like an investation, I was thinking about getting a Springer Damsel. What would you guys reccon, too much live-stock or just on the edge? I wouldn’t get crazy just yet.......I would wait to see if you find more. Keep sucking them up when you see them and if it starts to be an issue go from there. I’ve had several kinds. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
righttirefire Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, Flokstra said: Only on the glass, five of them. And I got them out really easy with the turkey baster. Even though it doesn't seem like an investation, I was thinking about getting a Springer Damsel. What would you guys reccon, too much live-stock or just on the edge? Id say if they were the flatworms that feed on the excess nutrients in the tank like i had husbandary, feeding less (more appropriately), larger or more frequent waterchanges would fix it. The kind i had were excessive. And adding a springer to a 20 long with only 3 other fish didnt seem excessive to me. If you have a good lfs and build a good reputation with them, You may be able to "lease" (purchase and return for credit). 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Flokstra Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks for the advice! I'll just keep an eye out for now and target feed a bit more. The tank is running great, so i'm not worried at all! Quote Link to comment
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