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Flatworms
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There
are a couple different species commonly seen but all
are small
(about 1/16 of an inch or smaller). These reddish
brown "flat" worms will appear on the tank glass,
the sand, on your corals ... on everything in the
tank. |
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Flatworms do not
eat or hurt corals but if allowed to grow in enough numbers
they can block a coral from getting enough light.
Flatworms have toxins in their flesh that can be harmful if
eaten by fish BUT I've found 2 fish that aren't bothered by
them & actually eat them as though they were a delicacy!
The Byno Sleeper
 Goby!
This cool little sand sifter is about 4 inches long and
spends his day sifting the sand. Not only does he keep
our sand looking great he's also chowing down on the
flatworms as well! Look at that belly!! :c)
Anything but
shy, this super reef friendly, peaceful & inexpensive beauty
is a fantastic way to rid a tank of those unwanted
flatworms! OH!...and they also have wonderful
personalities!
The Scooter Dragonet!
 Another
cool little fish that scoots about our tanks always looking for tasty
copepods and more to fill their never ending appetite! The unique
fish have proven themselves to be great at eating flatworms too!
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