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estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Found this article - and video VERY intersting.. Had to share

Flatworms Found to be more than just a nuisance to corals. | reef tools

Flatworms Found to be more than just a nuisance to corals.
Posted on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 2:06 pm by ReefTools
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We’ve all had issues with flatworms and we know they irritate our corals, but why has always been theories. The long thought symbiotic relationship between corals and flat worms has been a mystery. The term symbiotic in my opinion is an incorrect statement based on my experience. Some corals seem to tolerate flatworms leaving them to be a visual nuisance while other corals really seem to be irritated by the presence of flatworms often causing the death of the coral. A new study published in the scientific journal Coral Reefs has determined that flatworms compete with corals for zooplankton making them a parasite. Something reefers have always assumed. The full story can be found here: http://resources.metapress.com/pdf-p...6&size=largest

rgrking · Spawning

I saw this tonight too. Quite interesting.

Grumpy Bass · $20,000 later....

Good article and post Estanoche, thank you.

Pat B · Geektacular

Yup, another reason to want flatworms out of my reef.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 01-14-2012, 05:30 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
Flatworms complete with corals for zooplanton? Found this article - and video VERY intersting.. Had to share Flatworms Found to be more than just a nuisance to corals. \| reef tools Flatworms Found to be more than just a nuisance to corals. Posted on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 2:06 pm by ReefTools Find other articles about:flatwormsReef Pests We’ve all had issues with flatworms and we know they irritate our corals, but why has always been theories. The long thought symbiotic relationship between corals and flat worms has been a mystery. The term symbiotic in my opinion is an incorrect statement based on my experience. Some corals seem to tolerate flatworms leaving them to be a visual nuisance while other corals really seem to be irritated by the presence of flatworms often causing the death of the coral. A new study published in the scientific journal Coral Reefs has determined that flatworms compete with corals for zooplankton making them a parasite. Something reefers have always assumed. The full story can be found here: http://resources.metapress.com/pdf-p...6&size=largest __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 01-15-2012, 12:16 AM	Spawning
I saw this tonight too. Quite interesting. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by Grumpy Bass 01-16-2012, 11:00 PM	$20,000 later....
Good article and post Estanoche, thank you.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 274 Gameroom cash: $111287 Rep Power: 25
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 01-17-2012, 07:12 AM	Geektacular
Yup, another reason to want flatworms out of my reef. __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240170 Rep Power: 65
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