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Planaria

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:01 pm
by jonstfrancis
Hello, I've never seen one in any of my tanks before but last night I was up later than usual and the aquarium light still on and I happened to see a planarian (light brown coloured) crawl over a stone.
I've no idea how it got in there or how many or how long they've been in there.
As I've shrimp, I'm concerned.
What would you guys advise?

Re: Planaria

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:35 am
by jonstfrancis
I've seen planaria traps for sale.

Re: Planaria

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:21 pm
by atmichaels
Generally planarian are harmless. Cut back on feeding and do a thorough vacuum of your gravel. It may take a few weeks but you'll eventually get them. Good luck!

Re: Planaria

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:01 pm
by jonstfrancis
atmichaels wrote:Generally planarian are harmless. Cut back on feeding and do a thorough vacuum of your gravel. It may take a few weeks but you'll eventually get them. Good luck!
I'm not so sure... but hopefully.
It's not like the tank is over fed or particularly dirty anyway but I suppose it's been feeding on something.
If they are harmless I don't care about it being in the tank but I've read stuff about how they kill shrimps.