SALIFERT Flatworm exit Reef Safe

Description

Flatworm – eXit
Although Flatworm eXit itself is safe to fish and invertebrates.
The body fluids of flatworms can be toxic to some reef inhabitants when present in high concentration. This body fluid is sometimes excreted when flatworms die.
As such it is important to follow the provided instructions as closely as possible.
Instructions:
Pre-Dosing:
1) Siphon out as many flatworms as possible.
2) Keep sufficient fresh activated carbon in a canister ready.
3) Turn off UV, ozone and remove activated carbon. Keep the skimmer turned on.

Dosage:
Read all the above text before commencing with the treatment!
– 1 drop for every 4 liters or 1 gallon.
The dropper contains approx. 300 drops (10 ml). The dropper cap holds approx. 90 drops.
So 1 cap full is good for 360 liters or 90 gallons.
– Add it in a high flow area of the tank. If you want to treat a refugium only and if it’s volume is too small for using a powerhead then mixing should be done manually.
– It should start to work within 30 minutes.
– If within 45 minutes no visible death of flatworms occurs add 50% more.
– As soon as the flatworms start to die commence with the activated carbon to take out any toxic body fluids. Also see the above given important remarks.
– After an hour or so you can turn any UV or ozone on again.
Note:
Keep out of the reach of children! Only for aquarium hobby use.
The use of protective gloves and eye protection is recommended.
Please read the instructions carefully before using the product.
Salifert:
Salifert is a Netherlands base company that produces top of the line test kits as well as tank additives and foods for marine and reef aquariums.
Salifert is well established and popular with hobbyist for their accurate and affordable test kits.

Treating a Flatworm Outbreak with Salifert Flatworm Exit

Reef keepers in Singapore battling rust-brown flatworms on the sandbed and rockwork will know how fast they spread in a warm, well-fed tank. Salifert Flatworm Exit is a reef-safe treatment for exactly this nuisance, but the key thing we stress to customers is preparation: dying flatworms release body fluids that can be toxic in concentration, so siphon out as many as possible first and have fresh activated carbon ready to pull toxins straight after dosing.

Before treating, turn off UV and ozone and remove your carbon, but keep the skimmer running so it can strip the released organics. Follow the dosage and timing on the bottle exactly rather than overdosing. With local reef tanks often running at the warm end, plan the treatment for a day you can watch the tank, and have new saltwater mixed for an emergency change if the population is heavy.

See our marine additives range, and our flatworm species ID guide and aquarium pest identification guide will help you confirm the pest before you dose.