Great footage, really clearly able to identify what they look like for future reefers to use as a resource. Awesome work guys, hope the tank makes a full recovery
Woah that's quite an infestation 😱 I don't know what it is about flatworms but it's the only pest that really makes my skin crawl... That was tough to watch 😂
Wonderful detail and coverage. A true asset to the hobby! Between the quality of video, editing, useful accurate information and the content you’re sharing… I see this channel being gigantic! Just a comment for the algorithm and hopes that other reefers see this little reef of Photosynthetic flatworm horrors. Lol. As always. Appreciate everyone who works on these videos and a big thanks to Cam for always having something valuable to share.
Hard lesson learned, but what’s important to remember is it doesn’t kill the eggs. You’ll see flatworms again several days later because they’ve hatched. Wait 16 days I believe and then treat again. Also carbon is cheap, why take the risk waiting to see the tank stressed, why not run carbon right away? I’m sure you must have your reasons Cam. 🙂
I often see flatworms on Soft corals and LPS like Catalaphyllia, Euphyllia and Plerogyra. I like to do a quick (5-10 sec) dip in RODI water. Works wonders. I guess for in-tank treatments you can't get around a chemical solution :/ Did you know that you can even freshwater dip Tridacna clams?
Very interesting video! On a different subject, how easy is it to keep 2 pairs of different clown fish in a tank? I see those two pairs seem to have claimed one end of the tank each. I am cycling my first ever tank at the moment and would really like to have two pairs of clowns. Do they have to be introduced into the tank at the same time?
I have enjoyed those chilling flat worms until they get panik and running around :-D Do you get rid off all those flat worms or will be that a regulary routine to do?
Cam can you tell me the best way to treat a tank with a large refugium? Should I treat the display and the sump separately, or can I attempt the exit for the entire system In one go?
I would treat the same way, but probably dose into the sump as well as the tank. The only problem might be if there isn’t enough flow in the sump to properly mix the treatment. In this case I’d add a small pump or wavemaker during the treatment. Cam
I would put a Wrass in there after this treatment just to be sure its over. best fish ever
Great footage, really clearly able to identify what they look like for future reefers to use as a resource. Awesome work guys, hope the tank makes a full recovery
oh man it makes me itchy watching that! Great video team!
Maybe I'm weird but my skin was crawling watching the worms crawl over everything.
Me too
That treatment works so well but I would suggest adding more fish which eat them. The worm footage sure made my skin crawl, good one.
Woah that's quite an infestation 😱 I don't know what it is about flatworms but it's the only pest that really makes my skin crawl... That was tough to watch 😂
Ania felt exactly the same way watching this one…
Same here!
Wonderful detail and coverage. A true asset to the hobby!
Between the quality of video, editing, useful accurate information and the content you’re sharing… I see this channel being gigantic!
Just a comment for the algorithm and hopes that other reefers see this little reef of Photosynthetic flatworm horrors. Lol.
As always. Appreciate everyone who works on these videos and a big thanks to Cam for always having something valuable to share.
Had no idea flatworms could be photosynthetic. I'm guessing they just annoy the coral but don't actually feast on it?
Some cool footage of them movin around 👍👍👍
Great video as always! So cool to see how they feel the effects that quick!
Great job cam. They say how many you can see with your eyes multiply 10.for the ones you can't see. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hard lesson learned, but what’s important to remember is it doesn’t kill the eggs. You’ll see flatworms again several days later because they’ve hatched. Wait 16 days I believe and then treat again.
Also carbon is cheap, why take the risk waiting to see the tank stressed, why not run carbon right away? I’m sure you must have your reasons Cam. 🙂
Only because I didn’t have carbon with me. The plan will be to treat each fortnight for 6 weeks. Cam
@@GalleryAquaticaTV Never doubted you for a minute 😉 Tanks for all the great videos!
Hey Cam, Good to see you again :)
Hi AJ!
@@GalleryAquaticaTV why not do a dip instead?
The flatworms were on corals attached to the scape so couldn’t be removed for a dip.
Love to see how you guys treat aefw!
Watching those things scoot around on the corals made my head itchy! Hahahaha
Always good viewing 👍
Surprising how the anthias and chromis didn't eat the flatworms! Wrasses would surely gobble them up like candy once they're free floating!
Great video and information 👍🍻
I often see flatworms on Soft corals and LPS like Catalaphyllia, Euphyllia and Plerogyra. I like to do a quick (5-10 sec) dip in RODI water. Works wonders.
I guess for in-tank treatments you can't get around a chemical solution :/
Did you know that you can even freshwater dip Tridacna clams?
When adding coral would the dipping process work to eradicate them ie with RX Pro dip?
Great horror vid by the way😂
Very interesting video!
On a different subject, how easy is it to keep 2 pairs of different clown fish in a tank? I see those two pairs seem to have claimed one end of the tank each. I am cycling my first ever tank at the moment and would really like to have two pairs of clowns. Do they have to be introduced into the tank at the same time?
I have enjoyed those chilling flat worms until they get panik and running around :-D
Do you get rid off all those flat worms or will be that a regulary routine to do?
We got rid of 70% of them. I expect it will take another 2 or 3 treatments to get them under control. Cam
@@GalleryAquaticaTV okay, you just get them under control. It seems to be always the same in the reef hobby, if you got once a pest in your tank...
Is Flatworm Exit safe for inverts in the tank like snails and shrimp?
I’ve never had a problem with inverts using flatworm exit. Cam
Worm dancing treatment ! Not removal..
Someone needs to come up with an "Aiptasia Exit" where you simply dose your tank, and all the aiptasia dies.
@Archon I'd be ok with that... worst case scenario try to remove other anemones temporarily
Cam can you tell me the best way to treat a tank with a large refugium? Should I treat the display and the sump separately, or can I attempt the exit for the entire system In one go?
I would treat the same way, but probably dose into the sump as well as the tank. The only problem might be if there isn’t enough flow in the sump to properly mix the treatment. In this case I’d add a small pump or wavemaker during the treatment. Cam
@@GalleryAquaticaTV awesome thank you so much.
Why not just do 100% water change?
I often do after using this treatment. I think I might have only had enough water on board for a partial waterchange. Cam