Critters

[benzonar]

Ok, I am currently fishless cycling. I have added some used filter media and used planted bogwood. The last few days I have noticed a few critters taking up residence.

The snails aren't a problem as yet, they will be taken care of when I add some Botias.

However some other things I'm not sure of.

I have a few cyclops sticking to the glass (future fishfood), but have also noticed some wormlike things on the glass, about 4mm long and white. Should I be worried about these?

Something else I've noticed is what can only be described as very small limpet type things on the glass, they are not snails and are about 2mm across with a mouth and move very slowly, anyone know what they might be?

 

[Discus man]

iv seen em the name ends with parasite but i forgot take em out as if you keep em in they may stick to the fish when they are sleeping.

 

[Shari800]

Ok, I am currently fishless cycling. I have added some used filter media and used planted bogwood. The last few days I have noticed a few critters taking up residence.

The snails aren't a problem as yet, they will be taken care of when I add some Botias.

However some other things I'm not sure of.

I have a few cyclops sticking to the glass (future fishfood), but have also noticed some wormlike things on the glass, about 4mm long and white. Should I be worried about these?

Something else I've noticed is what can only be described as very small limpet type things on the glass, they are not snails and are about 2mm across with a mouth and move very slowly, anyone know what they might be?

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Hi, I have heard of these wormlike things and they are parasite. I would say these critters was in the wood that was added to the tank. You may want to check with the pet store for a cure before adding any fish; for the parasite will kill them.