Help ID This Please...

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by RHagemann, Jan 2, 2008.

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  1. RHagemann

    RHagemann Plankton

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    I've got these small brown specs building up on both my LR and the lower portions of the glass. Can't for the life of me find anything ID'ing them.

    Your time and expertise is greatly appreciated. If anyone can positively ID it, I would also appreciate your suggestions on how to get rid of them.

    Some of my info in case it's needed.


    72 Bowfront Reef W/ approx 100 Lbs LR (Fiji & Tonga Branch)
    - 3" bed of LS
    - 3 Hydor Koralia's (2 # 4's and 1 #3)
    - 30 Gl sump/fuge 1/3 overflow area W/ skimmer, 1/3 return area, 1/3
    fuge W/ 4" LS, LR Rubble, and Chaeto
    - Coralife Super Needle-Wheel Skimmer (modded mesh wheel)
    - Rena Filstar 3 Canister Filter W/ Phos filter, Carbon, sponges
    - Outer Orbit Light - 560 total watts (runs for 12 hrs daily)

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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Red planaria. Suck them out when doing water changes, reduce feeding, reduce detritus. If that doesn't work, get yourself some Flatworm Exit. DO NOT squish them as you'll only "create" more worms. :)
     
  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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  5. RHagemann

    RHagemann Plankton

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    Thanks

    Roger that....will do both just to be safe. Appreciate the quick reply and info amcarrig.

    Rob