JBL PlaCollect
Planaria trap to combat flatworms

  • Convenient and effective way to catch flatworms (planaria) without using chemicals
  • Equip trap with food bait (JBL NovoTab), use suction pad and cord to hang it at an angle over the bottom and empty trap the following day
  • Convenient emptying of the trap: open lower plug and upper screw top and rinse under running water
  • Completely non-toxic in freshwater and marine water
  • Package content: 1 complete planaria trap (13 cm long) with transparent cord and suction pad for slanted positioning
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Price: 14,72 €
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Product information

Flatworms (Platyhelminthes):
To this class of animals belong the unpopular planaria which sometimes massively reproduce in aquariums and then can become a disturbing pest. They mostly lead a hidden existence and appear only at night. After using a planaria trap many people are surprised how many flatworms were present in their aquariums! Since chemical means against planaria have mostly unwanted side effects, the JBL planaria trap is a very good alternative without harmful side effects!

Flatworms in marine water:
Flatworms in marine water can look very beautiful, such as slugs. But they can also cause problems for corals, when they increase alarmingly and infest the corals. There are Turbellaria which, extremely well camouflaged, even can’t be found on a closer look. This also includes e.g. the Acropora-eating flatworm which can infest stony corals and lead to serious damage. Through an iodine bath of the affected coral outside the aquarium (2 ml Betaisodona/l) the Turbellaria will be paralysed and can be flushed away with a strong water jet. The wrasse Pseudocheilinus hexataenia is considered as the recommended natural enemy of choice, as it can even recognise clutches of worms to eat them.

Details

JBL PlanariCollect

Art. no.:
6145500
EAN Code:
4014162614551
Content:
1 kit
Volume packaging:
0.28 l
Gross weight:
59 g
Net weight:
31 g
Weight factor:
0
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
45/180/105 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gobies, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Tetra, Veiltails, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: glass
Colour: white / transparent

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
FAQ
Why don’t the planaria crawl into the trap?

Planaria are choosy eaters. It’s best to find out what their favourite food is and use this food as bait for the trap. We have found NovoTab and PlanktonPur give very satisfying results.

Why shouldn’t the trap be placed flat on the substrate?

At the entrance of the trap there is a thin tube. The entrance needs to have contact with the floor so that the planaria, coming from the substrate, can reach the bait in the trap. For this purpose you can use the enclosed suction pad alone or together with the cord. If the small tube is aligned in a 45° angle to the flour, like a small ramp, the flatworms are easily able to reach the trap. Another possibility is, to dig in the trap, so that the thin tube just can reach the floor.

Is the trap also suitable for bristle worms?

No, because the bristle worms are much thicker than the thin tube and can’t contract enough.

Does the trap need to be filled with water?

Yes, before you close the trap with the white lid, it needs to be completely filled with water so that it can sink and the food can attract the planaria.

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Instructions

safety instructions

  • safety instruction for accessories
    • Filename:
      safety_instructions_zubehoer.pdf
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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 3.7
3 public review(s) for this product.

1 Review

nemophilist_scaper
2023-12-11T08:45:41Z

If you are facing problems with flatworms in your tank, then you should probably buy this product. It is really effective and you can have a pesticide -free tank, by removing all these unwanted worms within a few hours!

highly recommended !


2 more reviews in other languages

2 Reviews in other languages

tefanDerksS - Dutch
2023-07-07T19:57:21Z

Doet wat het moet doen,


C. Defrenne - French
2021-05-11T19:09:03Z

Pour l'avoir testé dans mon nano de 26l infesté de planaires, je suis assez déçu du résultat, aucun planaires attrapé, j'ai testé plusieurs hapa et rien n'y a fait. La seringue de mon kit de teste et plus efficace.

Comment from JBL:

Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. Si aucun planaire ne s'est retrouvé dans le piège, il peut y avoir un problème avec l'installation ou l'attractif (par exemple PlanktonPur) peut en être la cause. Nous aimerions vous aider à trouver une solution. Veuillez nous contacter sous la rubrique Service --> Customer Service sur notre site JBL. Cordialement, Votre équipe de service JBL


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