Post Flatworm

[::pete::]

After treating (http://maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=36581#365 81) for flatworms how would I make sure nothing gets put in the tank again that may have one on it? Weather its from a lfs or a trade where as one may be stuck in the rubble undetected.

[matt]

One way would be to dip everything entering in your tank ina sample of your tank water with a few drops of flatworm exit. Since this stuff seems to attack flatworms only, it should work well.

BTW, i found that after treating with the flatworm exit, my flatworms returned in a few months. So, I did another treatment, same procedure, only this time, after everything was done, I waited a few days and hit the tank again, leaving the medication in there for a full 24 hours before running carbon. Since there was a very small population, if any, at that time, there was no toxic reaction. This follow up treatment nuked any larval survivors or flatworms hidden deep in crevasses where water circulation is very slow. It worked great.

[malofish]

Try dipping everything you buy in a little RO/DI water for a few seconds, It will make the flatworms jump off, then you can watch them melt for fun :)

[dan]

whats the name of this stuff and where can i get some?

[::pete::]

malo:
fresh water will kill them?
Dan: Salifert makes it and it call Flatworm Exit. You can buy it from marinedepot I dont know if your lfs carries it.

[malofish]

Dan has expierience in this field ask him about what happened to his flatworms in RO/DI water!!!

[PsychFish13]

Try dipping everything you buy in a little RO/DI water for a few seconds, It will make the flatworms jump off, then you can watch them melt for fun :)


I know I have some RO/DI water I could sell you if you really REALLY wanted it.
:-D

[dan]

ya they melt in RO/DI water. the only thing is i see more and more. i want to stop it now before it gets out of hand