What is this little white larvae/worm?

[taytay]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUoZlbEU2o4&feature=youtube_gdata

before I set up my sump tank, I was frequently seeing 1 or 2 of these guys at a time. They were just floating around being pushed by the current, wiggling as they struggled to reach the surface. What is it?

 

[Touzer]

dont kno but im sure your fish are in no danger. that oscar just going to Chow them down. find out where its comin from though. maybe ur gravel?

 

[Deaths Sting]

their nematodes or detritus worms and their completely harmless. some people will call them planaria, which isn't 100% correct. similar but not the real deal.

nematodes or detritus worms, look like little white Slinkys

planaria have eyes and look fury.. these are them:

 

[Octofasciata Aficionado]

There is a good chance it's drain fly larve, it's something I'm currently dealing with.

 

[taytay]

Does it mean anything about my water quality/circulation?

 

[Deaths Sting]

Does it mean anything about my water quality/circulation?

- u might be over feeding.

- u might need to vacuum ur substrate more often.

- u may need to do more and/or better filter maintenance.

i cant say for sure..

tell me about ur tank!

filtration?

tank size?

stock?

water change regime?