flatworm eating nudi's

[stingnyc]

has anyone ever seen these?

http://www.reefermadness.us/RMD_Chelidonura_varians.htm

 

[stingnyc]

 

[Missy Johnson]

yeah i've seen them before but can't remember where...

 

[ShaunW]

We should hire that guy for the next fragswap.

 

[jhale]

do you have flatworms in your tank steve?

 

[Deanos]

Nudi factsheet

 

[jhale]

Nudi factsheet

wow that site has more info on seaslugs than I've ever seen!
it's going to take me weeks to read it all :shocked1:

sea slugs

 

[stingnyc]

do you have flatworms in your tank steve?

J,

no bugs here. i just posted it for everyone else who might. you know who you are

 

[stingnyc]

btw i'm ordering from rm today if you want anything...

 

[herman]

Although they are extremely beautiful and incredibly appealing as to their service in irradicating flatworms, special thought should be given before buying one.

The Blue-stiped tailed sea slug (Chelidonura Varians) will starve to in most aquariums unless flatworms are abundant. Flatworms are its primary prey and they will not readily accept anything else for food.

I just think its not very fair to introduce a species to a tank when you know that it is doomed!

 

[GQ22]

predators

sea slugs in general? are they safe from hermit crabs, crabs and shrimps? i do have a flat worm problem (some guy i bought rock from on craigslist = / ) and i would like to get one if its safe from my hermit crabs. anyone selling?

 

[joseney21]

in one ear out the other right herman, lol.
guess all of us do it at one point or another.

 

[alrha]

we can buy one and then move him around to other tanks when he's done.

i'll buy it then sell it to the next guy on the list once my tank is flatworm-free.

where can i get one?

 

[Deanos]

where can i get one?

Flatworm-eating Nudi

 

[marrone]

I had one and they don't always eat the flat worms and when they do it usally very small amounts, so if you have a lot of flat worms I don't think they'll be able to elimanate or get under control. Also they have a very short live span. I think you have a better chance with a 6-line wrasse or a small hogfish, like I used.

 

[alrha]

Flatworm-eating Nudi

"Due to the high cost of shipping we incur, we have a $150.00 minimum (before box/handling charge and after all applicable discounts and/or credits) for all live products we sell. "

 

[alrha]

I had one and they don't always eat the flat worms and when they do it usally very small amounts, so if you have a lot of flat worms I don't think they'll be able to elimanate or get under control. Also they have a very short live span. I think you have a better chance with a 6-line wrasse or a small hogfish, like I used.

I have 6-line, but he is only 1 in a 200 gal system, so it doesnt seem like he can keep up with them, the nudi may at least tip the scale.

I am not that worried as they are not destructive, just want to keep them in check.

how long is their lifespan?

i prefer natural means rather than FWE as i dont want to have to deal with that hassle and their toxins. at least not until there are just a few left and i can polish them off with FWE if needed.

 

[marrone]

Albert


Liveaquaria has them, that where I got mine, and I don't think there is a min. order total.
Michael
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2198&cc=1

 

[marrone]

Mine live for about 1 1/2 months.

I got rid of the flatworms by doing a # of water changes, and sucking them out, over a period of 2 weeks. This really cut down on the population and then the hogfish I had took care of the rest. It's best to do it when the lights are fully on as they usally come up to the lights. You need to keep up with the water changes, even doing small one every day, as once you remove a bunch new ones will come out.

 

[alrha]

my tank is too deep and has too much rockwork to really be able to suction these guys out.