Planaria in Shrimp only tank.

[Ady34]

Hi,
How much of an issue are Planaria to shrimp?
I have a few in my CRS nano, only ever see two or three when feeding the shrimp. I've often thought about trying to get rid if them, but the shrimp are breeding and the Planaria aren't increasing in numbers....can they co exist?
Cheers
Ady

 

[LondonDragon]

How much of an issue are Planaria to shrimp?

I have seen planaria try to cling on to shrimp at feeding time, if they can cling on not sure if they can do damage, get under shell or something, some people debate if they actually kill the shrimp or just go for it when its dead. To be safe its better to get rid of them!

 

[bogwood]

Over the years not been too concerned with the odd one in Fish only tanks.
However since keeping CRS and researching about them, it was amazing how many issues people have with Planeria.
Hence my attempt to eliminate them.
Whether its really necessary, im not 100% sure.

 

[Ady34]

I see, I'm thinking unless they start increasing in numbers ill leave alone for now. Happy shrimp and breeding so doesn't seem to be an issue, and I don't want to upset anything.....mind you they must be getting food from somewhere and I only feed the shrimp every 2-3days, mmm.....

 

[bogwood]

I see, I'm thinking unless they start increasing in numbers ill leave alone for now. Happy shrimp and breeding so doesn't seem to be an issue, and I don't want to upset anything.....mind you they must be getting food from somewhere and I only feed the shrimp every 2-3days, mmm.....

Sounds reasonable.
Mine appeared in a new set up, with no livestock,and no food. which had been maturing for 2 months.
As the ADA substrat. wood and plants were all new, i can only assume they were on the new plants.

On adding the shrimps they started appearing. so hence my decision to deal with them sooner rather than later.

 

[bogwood]

Good news...............its worked.
No sign of any Planeria.
Thanks to you all for your help, in suggesting Panacur, and what doseage to go for.

 

[Nathaniel Whiteside]

Where you get it from?

 

[bogwood]

Where you get it from?

Pet Drug on line.......through Amazon.
There are cheaper options in powder/tablet form.
I opted for the 10% Liquid, which had worked well for other forum users.

Cheers

 

[billy boy]

Does any one know if panacur kill's nematodes? As i use no planaria to good effect but it doesn't seem to affect the nematodes.

 

[Nathaniel Whiteside]

Does any one know if panacur kill's nematodes? As i use no planaria to good effect but it doesn't seem to affect the nematodes.

Im getting confused with whats what. What are the orangey/brown ones called? They dont have the 'arrow' shaped head of standard planaria, and have a sucker at one end. Reminds me of a leech. Swims in a rapid 'S' motion.

Cheers,

 

[billy boy]

Im getting confused with whats what. What are the orangey/brown ones called? They dont have the 'arrow' shaped head of standard planaria, and have a sucker at one end. Reminds me of a leech. Swims in a rapid 'S' motion.

Cheers,

From what i have read, Planaria can come in a range of colours from transparent,brown,white to red but never heard of one with a sucker at one end, Dont like the sound of that one

Its not if i got a lot of them, maybe 5 or 6 could be more, I dont overfeed, I clean the bottom once a month, Change 10% water weekly, Just dont understand where they have come from.

 

[Nathaniel Whiteside]

From what i have read, Planaria can come in a range of colours from transparent,brown,white to red but never heard of one with a sucker at one end, Dont like the sound of that one

Its not if i got a lot of them, maybe 5 or 6 could be more, I dont overfeed, I clean the bottom once a month, Change 10% water weekly, Just dont understand where they have come from.

I grab them out, and sometimes they stick to the glass or tweezers at one end.

Then I evil laugh until they dry out on the side.

 

[billy boy]

Does any one know if panacur kill's nematodes? As i use no planaria to good effect but it doesn't seem to affect the nematodes.

Anybody had a problem with nematodes?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

What are the orangey/brown ones called? They dont have the 'arrow' shaped head of standard planaria, and have a sucker at one end. Reminds me of a leech. Swims in a rapid 'S' motion.

It is a Leech, I have plenty of them (as well as Hydra and Planaria), and at some point I'll need to deal with them.

cheers Darrel

 

[Nathaniel Whiteside]

Hi all,

It is a Leech, I have plenty of them (as well as Hydra and Planaria), and at some point I'll need to deal with them.

cheers Darrel

Yikes, I think they only feed on detritus and make a weird flowing motion when feeding. Will these pose any threat to CRS shrimplets Darrel, do you know? And would you have any idea as a good method for removal?

I have noticed since i pull them out and watch them squirm and dry out on the side, that there seems to be a lull in numbers on view against the aquarium glass, below substrate level.

Cheers,

 

[BigTom]

Yeah I have the odd leech here and there. Don't seem to do much harm but not the most pleasant of sights. Panacur doesn't seem to shift them.

 

[bogwood]

Good news...............its worked.
No sign of any Planeria.
Thanks to you all for your help, in suggesting Panacur, and what doseage to go for.

Still looking good, a further week has gone by, and No Planaria to be seen. And the CRS unaffected.