Leopard Polyclad Flatworm?

[PjFish]

Last night about 3am popped down to the kitchen for a snack and decided to spotlight the tank with a red light for curiosity. Haven’t done it in a while and got a surprise! On the back wall I observed this strange shapeshifter critter. Actually was beautiful how it glided pretty fast on the wall changing into all different shapes. It was very translucent about 1 1/2 inches long and I’ve never seen anything like it before. As I turned on the above lights to get a better visual it immediately started heading down the glass rapidly towards the rocks so I turned them off. Upon a quick research came up with policlad flatworm and photos of them that were huge! So when in doubt get it out! Grabbed the ladder, turkey baster and specimen cups. Mind you its 320am house a sleep so had to be super quiet only using headlamp lol. This tank is a 6x2x28H top of tank is 5’6 from floor why couldn’t be in one of the smaller tanks lol!!! Anyhow got everything ready flipped only red lights on and luckily the critter was still on the back wall halfway down but racing now again for the rocks below. I used a flat piece of plastic to redirect it upwards away from the rocks. After a few attempts got it with the turkey baster barely fitting.
Time will tell if I observe anymore on night checks.
Was wondering why I was loosing alota baby trochus snails that we’re breeding in the tank plus numerous hermit crabs makes sense now since these guys are predators plus go after torches!
So my question ‍ can anyone I.D this as a leopard polyclad?
Also they reportedly cary a deadly neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (TTX) the same toxin in our california newt. Also puffers and other marine organisms.
I did wear gloves.
I could not find any definite info if this specific species classification carries the TTX?
If anyone know please fill in
Thanks

 

[PjFish]

Also PIF if anyone wants it since its still in the jar for observation lol.

 

[Darkxerox]

I think it's the same one that @Danhsj identified that might eat euphyllia:

Some of my euphilias are desintegrating

Alex, if you're out of options, you could try Oxolinic acid dipping for 1 hour at 10 ppm based on this post. Maybe UV on the tank water as well . Note that I haven't tried it but ReefBum mentioned it was effective with Julian agreeing. But no strict protocol posted yet...

www.bareefers.org

 

[CaseyP]

Looks like it to me. Years ago I caught a similar looking one that murdered all my snails and crocea clam.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Bad bad bad
Nocturnal coral eater
Remove when possible

I’ve seen many here over the years

 

[PjFish]

I think it's the same one that @Danhsj identified that might eat euphyllia:

Some of my euphilias are desintegrating

Alex, if you're out of options, you could try Oxolinic acid dipping for 1 hour at 10 ppm based on this post. Maybe UV on the tank water as well . Note that I haven't tried it but ReefBum mentioned it was effective with Julian agreeing. But no strict protocol posted yet...

www.bareefers.org

Thanks but this guys looks way different and gets 4 to 5 inches apparently

 

[PjFish]

Bad bad bad
Nocturnal coral eater
Remove when possible

I’ve seen many here over the years

Thanks
May make a trap and bait with clam meat to see if anymore appear at night they say its their favorite food or conch

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Thanks
May make a trap and bait with clam meat to see if anymore appear at night they say its their favorite food or conch

Please try to capture a video clip!!

 

[thephoreefer]

Those flatworm can hide in rockwork!!! Tricky fuckers

 

[Coral reefer]

I’ve seen those, didn’t know about the toxin

 

[Turkeysammich]

Yeah bro.

 

[nlopedota]

Last night about 3am popped down to the kitchen for a snack and decided to spotlight the tank with a red light for curiosity. Haven’t done it in a while and got a surprise! On the back wall I observed this strange shapeshifter critter. Actually was beautiful how it glided pretty fast on the wall changing into all different shapes. It was very translucent about 1 1/2 inches long and I’ve never seen anything like it before. As I turned on the above lights to get a better visual it immediately started heading down the glass rapidly towards the rocks so I turned them off. Upon a quick research came up with policlad flatworm and photos of them that were huge! So when in doubt get it out! Grabbed the ladder, turkey baster and specimen cups. Mind you its 320am house a sleep so had to be super quiet only using headlamp lol. This tank is a 6x2x28H top of tank is 5’6 from floor why couldn’t be in one of the smaller tanks lol!!! Anyhow got everything ready flipped only red lights on and luckily the critter was still on the back wall halfway down but racing now again for the rocks below. I used a flat piece of plastic to redirect it upwards away from the rocks. After a few attempts got it with the turkey baster barely fitting.
Time will tell if I observe anymore on night checks.
Was wondering why I was loosing alota baby trochus snails that we’re breeding in the tank plus numerous hermit crabs makes sense now since these guys are predators plus go after torches!
So my question ‍ can anyone I.D this as a leopard polyclad?
Also they reportedly cary a deadly neurotoxin tetrodotoxin (TTX) the same toxin in our california newt. Also puffers and other marine organisms.
I did wear gloves.
I could not find any definite info if this specific species classification carries the TTX?
If anyone know please fill in
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Thank you for sharing great read.

 

[JVU]

Good reminder to look at our tanks at night sometimes. It’s a different world.