New Spawn Needs Help

[jess6905]

ok so i just noticed that in the tank that my latest spawn are in there are these tiny lil white worm like things on the front side of the tank. i noticed some of them moving about on the glass. what are they and should i be concerned by thier presence?? for the moment im going to do a partial water change to clean up the bottom, and attemt to suck up some of the worm things from the side of the tank. please help.

 

[Tolak]

More than likely planaria, they're a harmless thing. Many fish eat them, they are usually caused by overfeeding. I get them from time to time when conditioning breeders, just cut back on feeding for a couple of days.

 

[jess6905]

ok thanks for helping

 

[Amunet]

They'll also show up if there is a build up of ammonia.
I don't overfeed my bettas, but when their tank was still cycling and there was still ammonia in there.. they all of a sudden showed up.
They're harmless though.. just an eyesore when they're all over the tank glass. My bettas loved picking them off of the glass though.. bleh