Is this a detritus worm?? Parasite?

[Galactik]

I'm really puzzled because I have very low nitrates and no detritus in my tank.

However I just noticed this guy crawling on the back glass. He looks like hes like 1.5 inches, which I've never seen that big of a detritus worm before.

Is this anything I need to be concerned about?

 

[kno4te]

Looks more like a type of roundworm. Don’t look like detritus worm. Would remove and recheck all ur decor/plants etc. Clean out any area of debris. Fish acting normal? If good then watch for now. If more come back or see another then consider using levamisole or febendazole.

 

[Galactik]

Thank you, I will definitely keep an eye.


I just removed almost all decor in the tank last night but didnt see anything trapping a lot of dirt.

I am in the process of getting rid of my FX6- I'm wondering if this could be the issue as I only clean it as soon as I see a reduction in flow or higher nitrates. (Hate the maint on that thing! Lol - going back to HOB)

Before reaching out for any meds (fish are looking/acting normal so far) is there anything around the house I can use to kill these things or make it less hospitable in there?

Maybe aquarium salt? Minced garlic?

Thanks