Worms In Tank

[Grindel]

Hope someone can help with this please.

I have a well planted 155l tank, been running for 8 months now. Its a planted tank, mainly stocked with barbs and a few tetras. Recently, just before christmas, I noticed a small free swimming white worm. At the time I was treating for what looked like an outbreak of White Spot.

There are now an increasing number of these worms, from .5cm to 2 cm in length.

Can anyone suggest what they are and a possible treatment?

I change 20% water every 2 weeks ph is around 6.4 and my ammonia and nitrate/nitrite levels are low. There has been nothing new introduced to the tank since October.

Grindel

 

[Miss Wiggle]

can you post a pic for us?

 

[Grindel]

can you post a pic for us?

Will see what I can do once im back home.

Grindel

Should have added that the worms are threadlike.

G

 

[shaz3271]

can you post a pic for us?

Will see what I can do once im back home.

Grindel

Should have added that the worms are threadlike.

G

i cant remember what these are called but there due to over feeding

give your gravel a good vac and cut down on your feeding and they will go.

they wont harm fish

sharon

 

[Breeze7050]

I think - and this is just think they are called planeria - someone please correct this if Im wrong, but Im close!
And they are from over feeding. Cut back on your feeding and they should disappear!

 

[Grindel]

thanks all,

will cut back on the feeding and see what happens.

will keep you informed.

G

 

[mlawson]

Hope someone can help with this please.

I have a well planted 155l tank, been running for 8 months now. Its a planted tank, mainly stocked with barbs and a few tetras. Recently, just before christmas, I noticed a small free swimming white worm. At the time I was treating for what looked like an outbreak of White Spot.

There are now an increasing number of these worms, from .5cm to 2 cm in length.

Can anyone suggest what they are and a possible treatment?

I change 20% water every 2 weeks ph is around 6.4 and my ammonia and nitrate/nitrite levels are low. There has been nothing new introduced to the tank since October.

Grindel

It is most likely to be Planarian worms, these are the most common of worms
that are found in Aquariums. They can grow to about 30-60mm and have arrow shaped
heads. They are perfectly harmless.

If not it may be some type of leech or exotic species but this is unlikely. However I
wouldn't worry literally all are harmless.

I think - and this is just think they are called planeria - someone please correct this if Im wrong, but Im close!
And they are from over feeding. Cut back on your feeding and they should disappear!

Yeah, Planarian. Almost!


Thanks


Mike

 

[Breeze7050]

Thanks Mike! Knew I was close!!

 

[Grindel]

Just a quick update to say thanks for the advice guys. cut back on feeding and have gravel cleaned twice a week and the worms are gone as far as I can see.

Thanks again

Grindel