Large flatworm experiences

[Logzor]

I tried a RC search to no avail. I remember threads on this topic, though.

I was having trouble sleeping and came out to the tank with my mag light. Down in a crevice I see a spotted looking flatworm about the size of a silver dollar.

I have not had any coral losses. This is in a 90g tank so I may have overlooking something. I am guessing it is not carnivorous - no fish or shrimp losses. It could be feasting on the thousands of tiny snails that reproduce in my tank, though.

Should I try and remove it if I have the opportunity?

[marcus50]

I recently removed one that was about three inches in length when it was completely stretched out.....I did have some unexplained deaths of shrimp/snails over the last year. The flatworm could have been the problem. I say remove him!

[Whys]

Need a photo.

[Logzor]

I found this picture on another forum. The one I have looked similar to the one of the left in this picture.

It was green with white spots.

http://www.npr.org/programs/re/elements/2004/cortez/cortez3_300.jpg

[username in use]

Ive caught 2 of those eating my turbo snails and there is another one that I know of that I havent been able to catch yet. Id work on getting rid of it.

[sikpupy]

whaaaaaaaaaa? Are you serious? Thats not cool! How do they propell themselves and get around?Maybe you can stich a snail in a jar with an opening big enough for the worm and trap it?

Dont forget to feed the bait though...

[RokleM]

Polyclad. Likely a clam/snail eater.

You'll have better luck in the invert section (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=427).

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1467299

[username in use]

Ive never seen them swim, but they cruise across the rock pretty dang quick. It was actually tuff to get the first 2, they dont have a strong grip so you can siphon them. A red flashlight really helps.