Search ReefScales

Results for "nuisance flatworm"

2 launch-approved results

Relevance Newest Oldest
Acropora-Eating Flatworm ARTICLE

Acropora-Eating Flatworm

AEFW are Acropora-specific flatworms that eat coral tissue, causing bite marks, poor polyp extension, and slow SPS decline. They spread mainly through unvetted Acropora...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Red Planaria Flatworms ARTICLE

Red Planaria Flatworms

Red planaria are common nuisance flatworms that multiply quickly in low-flow, detritus-rich areas. Heavy infestations can shade and irritate corals, and large die-offs during...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Trusted ReefkeepingPractical guidance from Reefapedia
Focused ArticlesCare, setup, and troubleshooting
Local ContextReef care grounded in real husbandry
Knowledge You Can TrustReefapedia by the community