Copepods, planaria and snails, oh my!

[fredmertz]

My "no fish in it yet" 75 gallon planted tank has some uninvited guest snails, planaria and copepods. I understand that the snails came on the plants, but did the planaria and copepods as well? There was an almost 2-week delay between the snails popping up and the others.

The copepods are lightning fast and I know the eventual fish will eat them, but what about the planaria?

Thanks!

 

[Elitehunter1]

I'd say you have a major score on your hands!

 

[fredmertz]

I'd say you have a major score on your hands!

Do you mean the copepods? As soon as my tank is cycled, I'm getting a yoyo or two to take out the snails.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Its all about what you're after long term in your tank LOL. As far as the planaria and copepods, yes, they most likely came in on your plants.

 

[Elitehunter1]

Well I've paid up to 2.50 per snail for my tanks. Cocepods are free food/ algae eaters. I'd say your set