Immature Planaria?

[NathanB]

Just spotted these in my red crystal shrimp tank, never had them before and have had no deaths in a long time. The head looks like they’re tiny planaria but they’re very elongated and there’s lots in the substrate so im hoping they’re detritus worms? They must be 2-3mm

 

[jolt100]

Planaria.

 

[NathanB]

Anyone have any experience treating them? I found < This > which I've read a lot about. Some people have said that they can go away just by reducing food but I dont want to even risk it, I'd rather just have the shrimp in there alone to be safe.

 

[Little]

I had a rough time treating with no planeria. It worked as intended but I then had some tank instability. I think due to the product significantly reducing oxygen levels.
My advice would be to run a couple of air stones while using the treatment as well as for a while after.

 

[Teleos]

I have had very good experiences treating planaria with Panacur KH 250. It's easy and safe for the rest of the tank's inhabitants. You only need one Panacur tablet.

The following treatment works for tanks with about 50 to 150 liter.

If possible, it is advisable to vacuum the substrate before treatment and clean your filter. There must be sufficient oxygen levels in your tank.

Crush about a quarter of the tablet as finely as possible and add the whole thing to the aquarium.
After 2 days at the latest, most of the planarias are dead. The rest are very weak. You should vacuum the substrate again and start again with the Panacur treatment. After 2 more days no planaria should be there.

To be save repeat the treatment after about 3 to 4 weeks.