Planarian in Aquarium?

[itrebebag99]

I just noticed a bunch of little white organisms, less than 1/16" long, on the glass of my aquarium. I assume that they are some sort of planarian. Are they parasitic, and will they harm the fish in any way? I have no problem with them if they won't I was just wondering if they pose a risk to my fish in any way.

 

[tlindsey]

I just noticed a bunch of little white organisms, less than 1/16" long, on the glass of my aquarium. I assume that they are some sort of planarian. Are they parasitic, and will they harm the fish in any way? I have no problem with them if they won't I was just wondering if they pose a risk to my fish in any way.

No threat to fish just a sign you may be over feeding . If they are flat and glide on the glass they are Planaria. If small and stringy looking they are Detritus worms from overfeeding also not harmful to fish.

 

[kno4te]

Like tlindsey mentioned. Reduce feedings and vacuum up the rest if your fish aren't eating it themselves. Harmless.