Worm question

[Texas1203]

I just noticed a worm in my tank today. I was watching a shrimp and noticed the gravel moving. Naturally, I stared at the moving gravel thinking maybe a pest snail is going to pop up. Nope, this brownish-pinkish worm, similar to an earthworm (but like super small) came out. Immediately washed my hands and arm, grabbed the tweezers and tried to pull it out. It kept trying to dig itself back into the gravel as I attempted to grab it. From what I could see it was round, not flat. But it got away behind a huge decoration.
I then went online and started looking up worms in aquarium. Many of the worms discussed were white… this worm I saw was brown. Many site stated these worms usually show up due to over feeding. I know this is not my problem, because I only have 2 rabbit snails that get a tiny piece of blanched veggie every other day. I did add 10 amano shrimp about 5 days ago, to help out with algae. I feed them nothing, because I want them to feed on algae. (They will be food soon anyways). I have NO fish yet.Just the shrimp and snails.
I know there may be dead plant material in the tank from the melting of live plants in the tank.
I am curious if anyone has experienced tiny brownish, pinkish aquatic earthworm like creatures in their substrate. I am afraid to introduce fish if its a type of parasite. And after going online and trying to identify this this booger, I am scared ? to put anything in the tank.

 

[tlindsey]

I just noticed a worm in my tank today. I was watching a shrimp and noticed the gravel moving. Naturally, I stared at the moving gravel thinking maybe a pest snail is going to pop up. Nope, this brownish-pinkish worm, similar to an earthworm (but like super small) came out. Immediately washed my hands and arm, grabbed the tweezers and tried to pull it out. It kept trying to dig itself back into the gravel as I attempted to grab it. From what I could see it was round, not flat. But it got away behind a huge decoration.
I then went online and started looking up worms in aquarium. Many of the worms discussed were white… this worm I saw was brown. Many site stated these worms usually show up due to over feeding. I know this is not my problem, because I only have 2 rabbit snails that get a tiny piece of blanched veggie every other day. I did add 10 amano shrimp about 5 days ago, to help out with algae. I feed them nothing, because I want them to feed on algae. (They will be food soon anyways). I have NO fish yet.Just the shrimp and snails.
I know there may be dead plant material in the tank from the melting of live plants in the tank.
I am curious if anyone has experienced tiny brownish, pinkish aquatic earthworm like creatures in their substrate. I am afraid to introduce fish if its a type of parasite. And after going online and trying to identify this this booger, I am scared ? to put anything in the tank.

Yes detritus worms are white brown in color. I suspect that possibly hitchhiked on one of the shrimp but without a pic not sure exactly what could it be.

 

[Texas1203]

Yes detritus worms are white brown in color. I suspect that possibly hitchhiked on one of the shrimp but without a pic not sure exactly what could it be.

Are detritus worms harmful? Do detritus worms burrow? I will be trying to get a picture…. Especially since now my eyes are glued to the tank looking for movement.

 

[tlindsey]

Are detritus worms harmful? Do detritus worms burrow? I will be trying to get a picture…. Especially since now my eyes are glued to the tank looking for movement.

Detritus worms are not harmful and yes they burrow in the substrate.

 

[esoxlucius]

Please note. Your post will likely be seen by more members if you post your question in the right area. This "comments, bugs and suggestions" section is primarily used when members may have a query regarding the system or perhaps ideas on how to improve the site.

Mods may move your post to "general aquaria discussion" if they notice it here. This will be just to keep things in the right area.

Just something for you to think about when posting in future

 

[deeda]

A clear pic or two might help to identify the worm and if you can catch it, keep it in tank water and snap the pics.

How long have you had your rabbit snails?

 

[Texas1203]

A clear pic or two might help to identify the worm and if you can catch it, keep it in tank water and snap the pics.

How long have you had your rabbit snails?

I have had one rabbit snail for about a year and a half he/she is 2.5 inches. The other one maybe 2 months. Bought the second snail when I purchased an African dwarf frog for my lil 5 gallon tank. (Betta fish kept dying, so changed it up).

 

[Texas1203]

Please note. Your post will likely be seen by more members if you post your question in the right area. This "comments, bugs and suggestions" section is primarily used when members may have a query regarding the system or perhaps ideas on how to improve the site.

Mods may move your post to "general aquaria discussion" if they notice it here. This will be just to keep things in the right area.

Just something for you to think about when posting in future

My bad. I thought bugs meant “bugs” in a fish tank ? well hopefully a mod puts this thread in the right place.

 

[esoxlucius]

My bad. I thought bugs meant “bugs” in a fish tank ? well hopefully a mod puts this thread in the right place.

It's already done!

Mods, can I make a suggestion? We need to change the wording on the "comments, bugs and suggestions" sub forum. It's clearly discombobulating some members, lol.

 

[Texas1203]

It's already done!

Mods, can I make a suggestion? We need to change the wording on the "comments, bugs and suggestions" sub forum. It's clearly discombobulating some members, lol.

Ok I finally got a picture!!! I went to clean the tank today and i seen the lil worm on my thermometer. I took it out the tank. I tried to get good pics. It moves almost like an earthworm, and segmented. Anyone have any guesses? Is it an earthworm?