Today I just noticed that I have these little white/clear worms crawling over the inside sides of my fishtank. They are only on one side too, which I found slightly odd. They crawl or squirm rather fast. Anyways... I was wondering what they are and if they are harmful to my fish. If they are then how do I remove the promptly?
White/clear Worms
- Thread starter MikeyT615
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They are not harmful in and of themselves. They are "harmful" only because they indicate poor water quality and/or too much waste in the system. So yes you should remove them - but only to keep the tank cleaner. Generally, wastes in the substrate are a major culprit here. Gravel vac more frequently for awhile and maybe cut back on food a little.
A few of these are fine - a natural part of the tank system and add to biodiversity, all the while providing fish with a delicious morsel. Too many simply indicates that they have found a big food source (waste) and are thriving.
Do a search here for "planaria" and you will find more posts.
A few of these are fine - a natural part of the tank system and add to biodiversity, all the while providing fish with a delicious morsel. Too many simply indicates that they have found a big food source (waste) and are thriving.
Do a search here for "planaria" and you will find more posts.
Read this thread about it:
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27153 We even have some very nice pictures in this thread
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=27153 We even have some very nice pictures in this thread