Anti-planaria

Anti-Flatworms

The Anti-Flatworms category includes all methods and products dedicated to eliminating flatworms, which are flatworms that can quickly invade a reef aquarium and harm the health of corals and invertebrates.

Operating Principles

• Targeted chemical agents: solutions or granules containing specific molecules (modified pyrethrins, organic acids) active against flatworms.
• Mechanical means: flatworm traps and nets to capture floating individuals.
• Biocontrol: introduction of natural predators (Nassarius snails, specialized goby fish) to keep the population under control.

Advantages

• Rapid eradication of flatworms without disrupting beneficial coral and detritivore populations.
• Adjustable and scalable formulations according to the infestation.
• Possibility to combine chemical + biocontrol for a lasting result.
• Ease of use, no specific equipment required.

Usage Recommendations

• Conduct a preliminary test on a small volume of water to check the tolerance of your invertebrates.
• Strictly adhere to the dosages indicated by the manufacturer — overdosing can harm sensitive corals.
• Install a flatworm trap or net in addition to chemical treatment to capture inactive individuals.
• Introduce natural predators one week after the chemical treatment, when residual flatworm populations are reduced.
• Regularly monitor (2 to 3 times a week) and repeat the treatment if necessary, without exceeding two successive cycles.