Planaria in the shrimp tank

driftwoodhunter · 11-27-2012, 03:33 PM

It was either here or on youtube where I saw a vid posted where the planaria attacked shrimp, crawling under the shell. (sorry, I don't do shrimp & am not up on terminology!) It was obviously painful/distressing to the shrimp, which I think died later. It was too gross to watch more than once! If I had shrimp, I would do my best to be safely rid of planaria.

**Rob in Puyallup** · 11-27-2012, 03:34 PM

I've only seen white planaria.

Guess I've been lucky! LOL!

(I can't get enough of watching my tanks, especially the Opae Ula. Completely different critters, the way they interact with each other...)

**Rob in Puyallup** · 11-27-2012, 03:35 PM

Eu!

Don't tell me that!

LOL!

**ravensgate** · 11-27-2012, 03:38 PM

The planaria I've seen have all been a slight beige or off white color. ARe you 100% positive they are planaria? Tell tale triangle head? Because it's not uncommon for people to have Rhabdocoela and think they are planaria. They are white, flat, crawl on the glass and substrate but are harmless to shrimp. One end is slightly larger than the other end, but they lack the traingle shaped head and eyes. Rhabdocoela is not susceptible to planaria meds and such either. Just to be sure, here is a thread on the difference.

http://www.shrimpnow.com/forums/show...imp-tank/page2

driftwoodhunter · 11-27-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensgate

The planaria I've seen have all been a slight beige or off white color. ARe you 100% positive they are planaria? Tell tale triangle head? Because it's not uncommon for people to have Rhabdocoela and think they are planaria. They are white, flat, crawl on the glass and substrate but are harmless to shrimp. One end is slightly larger than the other end, but they lack the traingle shaped head and eyes. Rhabdocoela is not susceptible to planaria meds and such either. Just to be sure, here is a thread on the difference.

http://www.shrimpnow.com/forums/show...imp-tank/page2

excellent image comparison!

**dougolasjr** · 11-27-2012, 06:03 PM

PLANARIA ATTACK

**Rob in Puyallup** · 11-27-2012, 10:27 PM

Thanks, Jaime, for that...

Mine are definitely planaria, beige/off white in color with the triangular head and eye spots.

I've never seen them gang up on a shrimp, Doug. Thinking if I had, I'd've run from the room screaming! LOL!

altiuscitius · 11-28-2012, 04:06 AM

Since I dont think it was mentioned specifically yet, the dog dewormer you are looking for is one that contains febendazole. I believe Panacur is the brand most often used, and sold in american pet shops. Im canadian and had to order mine online.

eco · 11-28-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dougolasjr

PLANARIA ATTACK

That's gonna give me nightmares!

**AquaPipes** · 11-28-2012, 05:09 AM

Another option for treatment is Flubendazole. You can get it pure online:
http://www.inkmkr.com/Fish/

Drop him an email and he'll ship you out some. The stuff he sent me is pure, and you just add a pinch to a tank.

**AquaPipes** · 11-28-2012, 07:36 AM

The planaria in my CRS tank are dark pink, almost red. How do they differ from the white ones you guys are talking about? I don't think its food causing the color, since the tank only gets shrimp wafers 3 times a week.

For sure they are planaria, they've got the triangle head.

I suspect them of eating my baby shrimp, as I had a lot of baby CRS, and then the planaria showed up and the baby shrimp went away.

fermentedhiker · 11-28-2012, 02:22 PM

Can you post a picture? I've never seen any referred to as red, not even from the biological supply companies. If it's preying on your shrimplets it's probably just some sort of color morph of white planaria. Black or Brown planaria don't eat live food, as they are strictly scavengers.

**Soothing Shrimp** · 11-28-2012, 04:14 PM

Leech?

secuono · 11-28-2012, 04:39 PM

Don't they show up when you over feed and under clean the substrate and filters??
I've never had them show unless those two things were neglected...

**MABJ** · 11-28-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaPipes

Another option for treatment is Flubendazole.

The product is Fenbendazole, and it is a dog dewormer.

Sold as Safe-guard for a cheap price online and in pet stores.

The dosing guide is 1/10 of 1 packet (comes with 3) per 10 gallons.

When dosed in this form, I find it does NOT injure any of my snails, but removes all living flat worms.

The risk is semi there.

MABJ's iDevice used for this message :p

11-27-2012, 03:33 PM	#16
driftwoodhunter Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Christiansburg, Va Posts: 2,758	It was either here or on youtube where I saw a vid posted where the planaria attacked shrimp, crawling under the shell. (sorry, I don't do shrimp & am not up on terminology!) It was obviously painful/distressing to the shrimp, which I think died later. It was too gross to watch more than once! If I had shrimp, I would do my best to be safely rid of planaria. __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt # 7* **- Daughter of the Dirt - Canon Club #018 Twin 29g Dirt Tanks on an Iron Stand - DIY 3D Backgrounds http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...stand-pic.html The Behemoth - 125 dirt tank** http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=199772

11-27-2012, 03:34 PM	#17
Rob in Puyallup Opae Ula Crazed. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,254	I've only seen white planaria. Guess I've been lucky! LOL! (I can't get enough of watching my tanks, especially the Opae Ula. Completely different critters, the way they interact with each other...) __________________ 35 gal Hex Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio ;29 gallon Endler's only;Petco Bookshelf 6.6 gal Crystal Shrimp and Hitchhiking CPD fry tank; Bookshelf 6.6 gal Brackish Opae Ula Shrimp; Fluval Ebi 7.9 gal assorted Shrimp only.; 10 gallon Opae Ula tank, started Nov 21, 2012. Opae Ula, Hawaiian Red Shrimp, SuperShrimp, whatever...Journal Now... I'm out of room!

11-27-2012, 03:35 PM	#18
Rob in Puyallup Opae Ula Crazed. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,254	Eu! Don't tell me that! LOL! __________________ 35 gal Hex Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio ;29 gallon Endler's only;Petco Bookshelf 6.6 gal Crystal Shrimp and Hitchhiking CPD fry tank; Bookshelf 6.6 gal Brackish Opae Ula Shrimp; Fluval Ebi 7.9 gal assorted Shrimp only.; 10 gallon Opae Ula tank, started Nov 21, 2012. Opae Ula, Hawaiian Red Shrimp, SuperShrimp, whatever...Journal Now... I'm out of room!

11-27-2012, 03:38 PM	#19
ravensgate Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (35/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,187	The planaria I've seen have all been a slight beige or off white color. ARe you 100% positive they are planaria? Tell tale triangle head? Because it's not uncommon for people to have Rhabdocoela and think they are planaria. They are white, flat, crawl on the glass and substrate but are harmless to shrimp. One end is slightly larger than the other end, but they lack the traingle shaped head and eyes. Rhabdocoela is not susceptible to planaria meds and such either. Just to be sure, here is a thread on the difference. http://www.shrimpnow.com/forums/show...imp-tank/page2 __________________ 12G Rimless Club Jaime (yes, I'm a girl)

11-27-2012, 06:03 PM	#21
dougolasjr Invert Addict (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 773	PLANARIA ATTACK __________________ BAMA AGAIN!!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! -Doug

11-27-2012, 10:27 PM	#22
Rob in Puyallup Opae Ula Crazed. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,254	Thanks, Jaime, for that... Mine are definitely planaria, beige/off white in color with the triangular head and eye spots. I've never seen them gang up on a shrimp, Doug. Thinking if I had, I'd've run from the room screaming! LOL! __________________ 35 gal Hex Shrimp and Celestial Pearl Danio ;29 gallon Endler's only;Petco Bookshelf 6.6 gal Crystal Shrimp and Hitchhiking CPD fry tank; Bookshelf 6.6 gal Brackish Opae Ula Shrimp; Fluval Ebi 7.9 gal assorted Shrimp only.; 10 gallon Opae Ula tank, started Nov 21, 2012. Opae Ula, Hawaiian Red Shrimp, SuperShrimp, whatever...Journal Now... I'm out of room!

11-28-2012, 04:06 AM	#23
altiuscitius Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern BC, Canada Posts: 45	Since I dont think it was mentioned specifically yet, the dog dewormer you are looking for is one that contains febendazole. I believe Panacur is the brand most often used, and sold in american pet shops. Im canadian and had to order mine online.

11-28-2012, 05:09 AM	#25
AquaPipes Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 197	Another option for treatment is Flubendazole. You can get it pure online: http://www.inkmkr.com/Fish/ Drop him an email and he'll ship you out some. The stuff he sent me is pure, and you just add a pinch to a tank.

11-28-2012, 07:36 AM	#26
AquaPipes Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 197	The planaria in my CRS tank are dark pink, almost red. How do they differ from the white ones you guys are talking about? I don't think its food causing the color, since the tank only gets shrimp wafers 3 times a week. For sure they are planaria, they've got the triangle head. I suspect them of eating my baby shrimp, as I had a lot of baby CRS, and then the planaria showed up and the baby shrimp went away.

11-28-2012, 02:22 PM	#27
fermentedhiker Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Warren, Maine Posts: 115	Can you post a picture? I've never seen any referred to as red, not even from the biological supply companies. If it's preying on your shrimplets it's probably just some sort of color morph of white planaria. Black or Brown planaria don't eat live food, as they are strictly scavengers. __________________ It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much. Yogi Berra

11-28-2012, 04:14 PM	#28
Soothing Shrimp Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,532	Leech? __________________ DBP Club! My thinking has been invert-ed!

11-28-2012, 04:39 PM	#29
secuono Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/94%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 664	Don't they show up when you over feed and under clean the substrate and filters?? I've never had them show unless those two things were neglected... __________________ ~Arikun Plant lady

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