Any flatworm experts out there?

gratefulhippie

gratefulhippie

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I have no idea where they came from, but they are driving me crazy! Any advice on how to naturally rid of these things, or do I need to use flatworm exit as a last resort? I have no nitrates or phosphates for what its worth, plus no fish, just coral, so there is no feeding. I'm trying to kill these things before adding fish. I hate them!
 
king_neptune

king_neptune

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Originally Posted by nuro
http:///forum/post/3122394
arrow crabs can become aggressive(read: opportunistic feeders) so be careful.
Id like to see where you got that info please. As far as I knew, they only went after coral banded shrimp...and that is a rare occurrence. For the most part they have a rep for being peaceful and algae/worm eaters. They are simply too small and delicate to be taking on larger tank mates.
 
spanko

spanko

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Wetwebmedia
"Stenorhynchus seticornis (Herbst 1788), the Caribbean Arrow Crab. Not to be trusted with small to medium fish tank-mates (may

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with rostrum, otherwise consume). Safe with hardy native corals and anemones, larger fishes."
Have read, albeit anecdotal, other instances of this critter eating small fish. They are nocturnal feeders so it makes some sense that they would prey on small sleeping fish as the opportunity arose.
Also have read they are very intolerant of Sg changes and some real care needs to be taken in acclimation.
All in all just another of those you pays your money and you takes your chances things in the hobby IMO.
Freaky looking monster though!!!
 
king_neptune

king_neptune

Active Member
Ill take him out once the bristle worms are gone then.
But then again. I may just leave him in and watch. Ill be getting him soon. ordered from SWF.com, but have no idea how long delivery from fl to washington takes.
 
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