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pete99 · 10-28-2005, 04:02 PM

help.Ive got a fish only tank and I have got hundreds of small white worms on the glass only. They are a maximum of 4mm long and very thin. What are they and how do I get rid of them?

livingreef2004 · 10-28-2005, 04:15 PM

can you get a pic it would help with the id

pete99 · 10-28-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by livingreef2004

can you get a pic it would help with the id

no sorry they are not coming out with the camera

pete99 · 10-28-2005, 04:31 PM

I tried putting a black back ground up but they seem to look white when the light is on however. I think they maybe clear and just reacting with the light.

Frankie · 10-29-2005, 05:31 AM

Are you sure there worms? Do they move? Could be snail larva.

pete99 · 10-29-2005, 06:52 AM

They are moving around on the glass like worms. they are quite quick and seem to have a head and tail.

Woodstock · 10-29-2005, 07:30 AM

Without a picture it is impossible to identify them but it sounds like a type of planaria worm. Do a google search for "planaria marine worm", click on images, and see if you recognize any photos. Are they elongated and thin or flat and oval? The long thin type is a type of sandbed worm. A thorough cleaning of your tank and reduced feeding should get these under control. On the other hand, if they are the flat oval worms, they will be difficult to irradicate with mixed opinions on treating them(we can discuss those options if necessary). Either way, keeping the tank clean, vaccuming the substrate, iodine-dipping all new corals, and being careful not to overfeed will go a long ways to prevent infestation.

pete99 · 10-30-2005, 06:02 AM

thanks for the help it seems to be planaria marine worm so Im going to treat my tank for that. once again thanks!

Woodstock · 10-30-2005, 07:12 AM

If they are a flat worm and you plan on treating the tank with a chemical to kill them, be sure to vacuum and remove as many as possible BEFORE you treat the water! They release toxins when they die.

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pete99 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	help! help.Ive got a fish only tank and I have got hundreds of small white worms on the glass only. They are a maximum of 4mm long and very thin. What are they and how do I get rid of them?

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10-28-2005, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
pete99 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: help! I tried putting a black back ground up but they seem to look white when the light is on however. I think they maybe clear and just reacting with the light.

10-29-2005, 05:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,035 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help! Are you sure there worms? Do they move? Could be snail larva.

10-29-2005, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
pete99 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: help! They are moving around on the glass like worms. they are quite quick and seem to have a head and tail.

10-29-2005, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help! Without a picture it is impossible to identify them but it sounds like a type of planaria worm. Do a google search for "planaria marine worm", click on images, and see if you recognize any photos. Are they elongated and thin or flat and oval? The long thin type is a type of sandbed worm. A thorough cleaning of your tank and reduced feeding should get these under control. On the other hand, if they are the flat oval worms, they will be difficult to irradicate with mixed opinions on treating them(we can discuss those options if necessary). Either way, keeping the tank clean, vaccuming the substrate, iodine-dipping all new corals, and being careful not to overfeed will go a long ways to prevent infestation. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

10-30-2005, 06:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
pete99 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: help! thanks for the help it seems to be planaria marine worm so Im going to treat my tank for that. once again thanks!

10-30-2005, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help! If they are a flat worm and you plan on treating the tank with a chemical to kill them, be sure to vacuum and remove as many as possible BEFORE you treat the water! They release toxins when they die. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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