Strange Brown Slug "things" *inc Pics*

[Iiriva]

Out of interest, what would you consider to be the smallest tank size for a bn?

I know that recommaditions vary in different countries, but in here the minimum for a single bristlenose is 100 liters.

 

[pablothebetta]

Out of interest, what would you consider to be the smallest tank size for a bn?

I know that recommaditions vary in different countries, but in here the minimum for a single bristlenose is 100 liters.

Sounds about what I expected tbh - too large for this little tank. I'll have to work out its exact volume sometime soon.

Thankyou to everyone for you input

 

[pablothebetta]

Managed to get a full tank shot. It's quite old though, I believe I took it a while back the first time I did a w/c. Now it tends to have not so much of the diatom algae (rather more green dust algae) and a tonne of hair algae all over the wood. I have also introduced some hygrophila polysperma into the tank from my own tank since then too, not that I think it's improved things that much. It does seem to be growing quite well (though perhaps a little slow for what's normally a relatively 'quick grower') - at least 1 thing seems to be going alright with the tank.

 

[Sailfin Zach]

I have a BN Pleco in my 20 gallon high & she loves it. I guess I'd consider putting a juvenile of around 2 inches long or less in as small as a 10 gallon temporarily. Especially since that tank has no shortage of algae for it to eat

Adult size of BN's varies from 4 inches to 6 inches I believe and they aren't quick growers either. By the time the BN grew too large for that tank you'd probably be able to re home to a local fish store because Bn's of that size are a bit expensive. I'd have said to try Otos but they are a bit more selective as to what kinds of algae they eat, at least mine are. That and they aren't quite as hardy as BN's and they require good water conditions.

Oops! My son had signed in and I posted this as him! Not the first time that's happened.........

Sincerely,
Ruskull

 

[pablothebetta]

Only thing I'm thinking is that if the goldies could do with rehoming but they haven't been, who's to say I'll be able to get a bn rehomed?

 

[Ruskull]

Only thing I'm thinking is that if the goldies could do with rehoming but they haven't been, who's to say I'll be able to get a bn rehomed?

Well I'd take him/her if you're anywhere near the Raleigh Durham Triangle in North Carolina USA!

 

[pablothebetta]

What's that?

Any ideas exactly what these worms are or how to get rid of them (aside from a larger fish which may eat them)?

 

[FishBlast]

What's that?

Any ideas exactly what these worms are or how to get rid of them (aside from a larger fish which may eat them)?

Looks like planaria and fish should eat them usually even if smaller fish. Other way you'd have to get rid of them... by hand. That involves putting your hand in the tank.
You know you want to!

 

[pablothebetta]

They do look a bit like that. No treatments that could be used? I don't really fancy to stick my hand in that thing

 

[FishBlast]

They do look a bit like that. No treatments that could be used? I don't really fancy to stick my hand in that thing

None that I can think of without risking the fishy life...
I would put my hand in that tank if I had to, but not before or right after eating.

Also, I've heard that those critters are a sign of overfeeding. Maybe there's too much plant / food debris that keeps them thriving there. Try reducing feeding and remove some of the extra plant debris / algae.

 

[pablothebetta]

I think I'll try to use a net what should be done with them once there out?

 

[FishBlast]

I think I'll try to use a net what should be done with them once there out?

I am not sure if they breed if they are cut to pieces but you might end up with pieces of planaria all over the tank with a net.

If you do manage to take them out, try them at the goldies to see if they eat them or... idk throw them in some water if you don't want to kill them and if you think they'd bring disease to goldies? Personally i never could directly kill (as in squishing by hand) stuff that grows in my tiny pond for example, be it even mosquito larvae. Of course I had no choice but to throw them in the toilet. Well, there are already too many mosquitoes here anyway.

 

[pablothebetta]

Would putting them in a bin or down a drain do? I don't feel I could directly kill them...

 

[FishBlast]

Would putting them in a bin or down a drain do? I don't feel I could directly kill them...

yeah, or in some place where there's water. like a lake lol.
If not too worried about them, you can just throw them in the toilet. X))

 

[pablothebetta]

Might do the latter, or down some other form of drain (eg sink type thing)? Think I'm going to see to the tank tomorrow so I might get rid of some. I know it's a bit unrelated, but any ideas what I could do about the assellus too?