Oddball;4833200; said:Yes, they can survive. I don't understand why you're worried though. If the worms thrive, they're an indicator that your system is healthy and they'll provide a steady food source for your fish.
I seed my tanks with scuds (amphipods) to serve the same function. They eat passed over foods, food that gets into places the fish can't, and the fish have a frequent snack of the scuds that venture out into the open.
Good point but like I stated before I am terrified of worms