Leeches in my tank?

[R0GER]

Hello, I was doing a water change today and when I looked into the bucket and I saw these small little worm-like things. I assume them to be leeches. The only way i could think of how they got in is that I planted some plants from a local pond a couple weeks back. This is the first I've seen of them, and none are on the fish from what I can see. Anyone have any idea how to get rid of them? Pictures are below.

 

[brich999]

They arent the same shape as leeches ive seen. Not sure what sort of worm it is but Im pretty certain they arent leaches. Still could potentially be a parasite though

 

[R0GER]

Yes leeches were the first thing that popped into my head...But I couldn't find any images of baby leeches on google. So any thoughts are appreciated.

 

[jclyde13]

They look like bloodworms to me. You wouldn't be the first on MFK to have midge flies laying eggs in your aquarium...

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[R0GER]

I've never fed bloodworms to my fish... Are they found in the wild in New England?

 

[jclyde13]

I've never fed bloodworms to my fish... Are they found in the wild in New England?

Bloodworms are just midge fly larvae, and yes I think Midge flies are found in New England.

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[R0GER]

They are not red like the bloodworms I see on google images, these have a more pinkish color, similar to an earthworm

 

[R0GER]

Anyone else have ideas?

 

[fatdoggy89]

Black worms maybe? I've had them in my tank in the past, harmless I believe. plus your fish will eat em.

 

[R0GER]

Whatever they are, I hope they are harmless.