Tiny White Worms??

[Mlani]

Does anyone have any ideas or experience with teeny tiny white worm looking things in their tanks? I have these all over the glass close to the substrate in my 65gal. I've tried getting a picture but they are so small I can't get a good shot. This is the best of the pics I could get.

 

[phoenixkiller]

It may be Planaria worms, and if it is, they are harmless and will disappear after a good water change, and are quite harmless to fish.

 

[Mlani]

I did my regular pwc yesterday of 25% should I do another today? A 50%? Or should I just leave it?

 

[Wy Renegade]

I've seen tiny white round worms on the glass in some newer tanks - they generally disappear after fish introduction, so I always assumed their were food. However, can't say for sure.

 

[Mlani]

The breeder I bought my last additions from does cultivate her own food for them. Could it be from that?

 

[phoenixkiller]

Do 20% water changes daily until the worms disappear.

 

[Mlani]

Thanks I just finished the first of many I'm sure. Lol! I scrubbed the sides of the tank with my algae scrubber and then got right down into the substrate with my syphon.

 

[phoenixkiller]

Sounds like you will be just fine. Good luck!