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Old 01-21-2014, 04:04 AM
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hello reeferssss,

these little algae or whatever this is started to appear in my tank last month, didnt notice at first until it start to get more and more. Does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of it?




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Old 01-21-2014, 04:12 AM
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Looks like flatworms
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Old 01-21-2014, 04:29 AM
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what is the best way to get rid of them?
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Siphon as many out as you can and use flat worm exit, follow the instructions to the letter. Get on it now as they multiply fast. If it is really bad you might have to remove all the rock & dip in a strong solution of flat worm exit as well as all your corals.

I have been battling them in my cube and it got to the point that I took all the rock out & dipped/washed all my frags. Rock will be replace after the tank is completely cleaned & sand is replaced.
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thanks. gonna do it now.
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Old 01-21-2014, 04:52 AM
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Sadly some times the best coarse of action is a complete clean out and restart if they are over coming the tank.
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