Flatworms?

[Addikted2Cichlids]

I found a flatworm in my filter while doing a water change. After doing a google search I found that some people think they are harmless while others say kill it right away. It is kind of cool looking, should I kill it or put it back in my filter where I found it. It is about 1 1/2", what are the odds that I have more in my tank.

 

[TheSwampFox]

Pretty good chance there are more, not sure if they are harmful or not.

 

[Addikted2Cichlids]

TT

 

[pjsmetana]

Kill it. They live as parasites in the digestive systems of fish.

 

[sweeTang21]

flat worms reproduce like crazy. there not very harmful in low numbers, but can destroy a tank within weeks if left uncorrected. See link below for great information about erradicating them.

www.melevsreef.com/flatworms.html

 

[Addikted2Cichlids]

Thanks, for the help. This is the only one I have seen, but it was pretty big compared to most of the ones I have heard about. If I start to see more I will use that treatment. Thanks.

 

[FLESHY]

Where there is one, there is always more. Hope that they dont become an issue for you.