Wierd algae, what kind is it (PICS)?

[da1jewfish]

They are individual pieces that about the size of a pen tip, but round. They have reddish orange tips and the rest is brown. There are now tons of them as you can see.

Any idea what it is and how to rid it?

Thanks



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[Dizzle63]

It is not algae. They are flatworms, and a lot of them!

[louisvilleboy]

FLATWORMS LIKE CRAZY

[scottwhitson]

I agree with the above look like flatworms!

[Ritten]

I had flatworms that bad also before I knew what they were. I thought it was a red algea also. You'll need to do a search and read up on flatworms and the use of Flatworm Exit to rid your tank of them.

[Sugar Magnolia]

There are lots of threads on here about how to get rid of them. Search for "flatworm exit". You have to follow the directions very carefully because the flatworm die off has the potential to crash your tank if the directions aren't follolwed properly.

[da1jewfish]

ok, thanks all. I'm starting the search now.

[Dante_JoseCuerv]

If you have the resources available see if a local fellow reefer has a velvet nudi, they eat those flatworms and would be a great natural solution. If you can't though then flatworm exit is your best bet but make sure you follow the instructions, I can't stress that enough.

[luther1200]

Holy cow, I have never seen that many flatworms. I would get a Wrasse to take care of most of them. Then use flatworm exit. My 6-line Wrasse eats them, but some people have reported they didn't eat them in there tanks. Some other reefers can suggest Wrasses that will definetly eat them. Good luck.

[Dante_JoseCuerv]

now that you mention it luther, I think the halichoeres genus might be known for eating flatworms and the like. Christmas wrasse maybe?