i was looking at my 20 today and i noticed little white things all over bouncing all over which im assuming are baby ghost shrimp, but then i also noticed some little tiny kinda clear worms in my gravel and im kinda at a loss at what i should do, or if i should do anything, and to what they are. any info would be greatly appreciated.
little worms!!
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Okay, do not panic buddy. You are okay. These bastards are called Planaria; they are no harm. They are caused because there is too much organic matter in your tank; try more water changes and less feeding. Good luck.
i also had those (still do probably)
they are not a problem and a bit of a forage source for the convicts i keep in the tank
they are not a problem and a bit of a forage source for the convicts i keep in the tank
mahemaheman85;2051424; said:
these are very common. almost every fishkeepers has had them at some point. as mentioned above more water changes with gravel vac (vac is essential) and cut back a little on feeding. they are usually a good sign you are over feeding.
Cichlaholics Anonymous;2051737; said:
i assume thats some sort of treatment. if so then no need to put extra chemicals in the tank when its not needed. planaria are easily removed by reducing feeding and a more thorough gravel vac schedule.
Planaria are creepy. You're overfeeding and not gravel cleaning enough.
I had them a few times when I had gravel substrate. Since switching to sand I've never seen them since.
I had them a few times when I had gravel substrate. Since switching to sand I've never seen them since.