Flatworm exit and a refugium (1 Viewer)

[KrAs]

First I didn't want to hijack ray1's thread which is why I started a new one, because my question is different, so...

Ok, so here’s the deal. I have flatworms (red planaria) nasty little things to say the least. I have tried changing flow patterns, lighting, and cutting back on feedings, but they are still present. I was going to use Salifert’s flatworm exit this Sunday. I have fresh carbon and water ready to go.

Now to my question, I have a fuge and I have looked all through it and there does not appear to be any in there for some odd reason. It would certainly be difficult to try and siphon or scoop them out of there as they begin to die (not that it will be easy in the main tank). So I’m looking for opinions. Should I take the fuge out of the loop, or leave it running? My biggest fear is that if there aren’t any in the fuge, when they release will they go through the overflow and wind up in there where I really can’t get at them.

Rich

 

[Naka]

100% sure that you need to run the FE medication through your refugium. You will be surprised how many FW are in there.

Oh, make sure you dose at least 2 time recommended amount. And, repeat the treatment next week.

Thanks,

James

 

[GreenGoby]

Also be aware that if it is an extremely bad infestation that you will need to move livestock(mainly fish) to a safe holding area..or be ready to do a major water change. I wiped out my 85 gallon corner because when they die they expel their insides..this will in turn foul the water if you have a lot of them.