Caldwell Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi all I have just seen some worm type organisims just above the water line in one of my tanks. They look similar to white worms. Any ideas anyone??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Planaria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm also guessing planaria. Normally caused by overfeeding. Don't feed for a couple of days and the fish will eat them - then when you do start again cut back the amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks I'll give that suggestion a try. How do the Planaria introduced into the aquarium? Through driftwood etc or just natural occurances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 It appears that its mostly via the water supply or on plants or fish. Most types can regenerate themselves so we wouldn't necessarily be able to see them in their smallest size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Just noticed today...I've had hundreds of little white threads floating around my tank, thought it was probably just some little fragments from plant leaves and debris. Just now realized the apparent wiggling wasn't just due to the current. Turned off the pumps so the water is calm...Yup, definitely hundreds of little squirmy worms floating around in the water. Never had a noticeable amount of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexyay Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Pictures are needed for proper identification "Detritus worms" and "Stylaria" are both very common and look more "thread" like. Planaria are flatworms and are very easy to tell apart (they're, well, flat). In my experience they're both common in aquariums and are generally harmless (there is some concern around whether Planaria might predate on eggs, though). Both will feed on excess foods/debris and high amounts can be a symptom of overfeeding. Otherwise they're just a normal part of your tank's "ecosystem". I personally have Stylaria in my water however it only shows up on food tanks (daphnia etc), fry tanks and empty tanks - presumably because my larger fish feed on them and there's excess food in the three types. They're cute and wiggly (mine are a teeny bit bigger than microworms) but creepy under the microscope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle777 Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Are you kidding, dude? Your work is masterpiece. Frankly speaking, It looks like these photos were made by the skilled person, who easily can be called professional. Such conclusion is made because of the color depth and right selected lighting. If it's possible, I would like to see the photos of the bobbit worms made by you, because they will look at its best, because of your professionalism. Hope you will decide to do this. Of course, it would be a bit difficult to find them, but be sure, that it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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