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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Topic started by: Kalemh on June 22, 2017, 05:19:44 PM

Title: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: Kalemh on June 22, 2017, 05:19:44 PM
Hey ovas
I was just watching my shrimp eat when I noticed grey slugs emerge from substrate did a bit of research and found they are planaria. Anyone have an idea if they are harmful or not to my shrimp
TIA
Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: charlie on June 22, 2017, 06:24:52 PM
Here is a good read
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/articles/how-to-solve-a-problem-like-planarians

Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: Selenacrowe on June 22, 2017, 08:26:11 PM
I have some of the treatment if you need it
Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: exv152 on June 23, 2017, 12:31:22 PM
I use one of these to remove them. I find this to be least invasive method for my young shrimp. I also have the treatment but I've been hesitant to use it based on what I've read.

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Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: George2 on June 23, 2017, 08:35:30 PM
Quote from: charlie on June 22, 2017, 06:24:52 PM
Here is a good read
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/articles/how-to-solve-a-problem-like-planarians



This article suggests using "No Planaria" to get rid of planaria.  I've used it in the past to get rid of fresh water limpets, but it unfortunately wiped out all of my nerite snails.
Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: charlie on June 23, 2017, 09:23:47 PM
Quote from: George2 on June 23, 2017, 08:35:30 PM
This article suggests using "No Planaria" to get rid of planaria.  I've used it in the past to get rid of fresh water limpets, but it unfortunately wiped out all of my nerite snails.

I have used it before with crystals with great success.
Title: Re: Planaria with shrimp harmful
Post by: Kalemh on June 23, 2017, 10:25:38 PM
Just picked some of the no planaria from critter jungle and I'm going to start dosing tomorrow
Thank you everyone for the help