Re: [RML] Help! Worms

Jack Betz (betz_jw at email.msn.com)
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 06:44:57 -0400

I get them routinely in my fry growout tanks. They are not a problem.
Probably some type of nematode. Them tend to congregate under the mops and
sponge filters. i have not seen the fry or larger fish eat them.
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: aquapet at webtv.net <aquapet at webtv.net>
To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 9:27 PM
Subject: [RML] Help! Worms

Hello Everyone:

I'm normally a lurker here. I have a problem that I hope some of you
experts can help.

I have these tiny worm like things in my 55 Gallon tank. They are very
short, (probably about 1/8") look like hair, and move! The tank was
established two years ago. The only new introduction was a couple of
snails from a friends tank. I put the snails in about a month ago. I
only had them in there for one day and changed my mind and gave them
back to my friend.

What should I do? I usually do weekly water changes, but I did skip
last week. Should I do a major water change? Are there any additives
that will kill these things and not the fish? They also seem to be
attached to the fish. Will they harm the fish?

Thanks
Tawnya