Modern Angl Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 I found 3 of these 'things' today when unclogging a filter, they move about like a leech, what are they? are they harmful to fish and do I need to exterminate them as soon as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Interesting. I'd keep them somewhere and see if you can grow them up, see what they turn into. They almost look like some kind of fry of some eel like fish. The one on the left definitely does. That doesn't fit with the moving like a leech though. They may BE a leech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Angl Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 after browsing the net looking for info on leeches, i can safely assume thats what they are, the question is... how the £$%^ did they end up in my tank? Either a) gravel / bogwood from animates b) Plants from Various people To eradicate them, I'll have to move the fish out of the tank into a new one and dispose of gravel / plants / bogwood from their old tank to make sure no more appear. I think the bogwood is far too dry sitting in animates for cocoons to survive, so guessing my gravel from animates is to blame as that was damp in the bag when I got it. The cocoons take 6-8 weeks to hatch in favourable conditions, which does fit the timeframe for that tank. ho hum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 I dont think there leeches, i agree with Ira, But hey if your gonna get ridda some gravel and driftwood them my hand is up for it. Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazz Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 You could try boiling your gravel and wood which should kill the leeches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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