I need help! - Aquarium Advice

Davy_Jones · 04-08-2007, 11:14 PM

My aquarium has those nematode worms things in it. They arent hearting eanything, But I find it very sick that theyre there. I want them gone. I will be cleaning the tank and hopefully I get rid of them. Eany suggestions. Hopefully Ill be adding live plants to the tank so I was going to re-do it eany way.

SparKy697 · 04-08-2007, 11:23 PM

I have no idea how to get rid of them. I have been told though that they are a good sign, it turns out that they need perfect water quality to grow.

EDIT: My mistake I was thinking of those little guys with the tentacles that like to grab on to fry. These are just the opposite

**Zagz** · 04-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Usually cutting back on feedings and doing water changes will rid your tank of them. What size tank and how often do you feed?

Davy_Jones · 04-08-2007, 11:43 PM

I have a 30gallon aquarium and I feed them every morning and evening.

**Zagz** · 04-08-2007, 11:51 PM

Try feeding smaller quantities or feeding only once per day. Smaller feedings should work. Only feed as much as the fish can eat in a minute or two.

**QTOFFER** · 04-08-2007, 11:52 PM

A good gravel vac would probably help too. There's probably alot of uneaten food stuck in the substrate that the nematodes are feasting on.

**Zagz** · 04-09-2007, 12:28 AM

Yes of course, for me gravel vacs are synonymous with pwc's. I have to remember that they aren't for everyone. Thanks for reminding me!

Davy_Jones · 04-09-2007, 12:30 AM

I may start cleaning the tank out tomorrow.
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HELP
Also, My friend has a oscar, Its about 3 Years old if not 2.
Very pretty. But It kills eany fish its with. Even other oscars its size. Thats where the problem comes in. It kills Plecos to. Large plecos, Small Plecos, Medium plecos.
And its hard keeping his tank clean. He's tried offering it to pet stores but they said its to big and it would be more trouble to keep for them than for him. He cant find a home for it either and its become a real problem for him, and it would hurt him to just kill.

What can he do?

Davy_Jones · 04-09-2007, 04:11 PM

Wow.
I just clean out the tank and set it back up. If theyre still theyre I not sure. Im hoping that I my rid of them. For now Ill let the tank cycle.

tropicfishman · 04-09-2007, 07:39 PM

I would cut back on feedings also, maybe try to suck them out when ya clean the gravel? I've never delt witht hem so I can't offer to much advice...what causes them anyways?

04-08-2007, 11:14 PM	#1
Davy_Jones Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 221	I need help! My aquarium has those nematode worms things in it. They arent hearting eanything, But I find it very sick that theyre there. I want them gone. I will be cleaning the tank and hopefully I get rid of them. Eany suggestions. Hopefully Ill be adding live plants to the tank so I was going to re-do it eany way.

04-08-2007, 11:23 PM	#2
SparKy697 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,210 Images: 3	I have no idea how to get rid of them. I have been told though that they are a good sign, it turns out that they need perfect water quality to grow. EDIT: My mistake I was thinking of those little guys with the tentacles that like to grab on to fry. These are just the opposite __________________ -Joe Click "My Info" for tank information. My 55g Tank Log Read About The Nitrogen Cycle Read About The Fishless Cycle

04-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#3
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Usually cutting back on feedings and doing water changes will rid your tank of them. What size tank and how often do you feed? __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

04-08-2007, 11:51 PM	#5
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Try feeding smaller quantities or feeding only once per day. Smaller feedings should work. Only feed as much as the fish can eat in a minute or two. __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

04-09-2007, 12:28 AM	#7
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Yes of course, for me gravel vacs are synonymous with pwc's. I have to remember that they aren't for everyone. Thanks for reminding me! __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

04-08-2007, 11:43 PM	#4
Davy_Jones Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 221	I have a 30gallon aquarium and I feed them every morning and evening.

04-08-2007, 11:52 PM	#6
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,686 Images: 30	A good gravel vac would probably help too. There's probably alot of uneaten food stuck in the substrate that the nematodes are feasting on.

04-09-2007, 12:30 AM	#8
Davy_Jones Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 221	I may start cleaning the tank out tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HELP Also, My friend has a oscar, Its about 3 Years old if not 2. Very pretty. But It kills eany fish its with. Even other oscars its size. Thats where the problem comes in. It kills Plecos to. Large plecos, Small Plecos, Medium plecos. And its hard keeping his tank clean. He's tried offering it to pet stores but they said its to big and it would be more trouble to keep for them than for him. He cant find a home for it either and its become a real problem for him, and it would hurt him to just kill. What can he do?

04-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#9
Davy_Jones Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 221	Wow. I just clean out the tank and set it back up. If theyre still theyre I not sure. Im hoping that I my rid of them. For now Ill let the tank cycle.

04-09-2007, 07:39 PM	#10
tropicfishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,890	I would cut back on feedings also, maybe try to suck them out when ya clean the gravel? I've never delt witht hem so I can't offer to much advice...what causes them anyways? __________________ I love my clown loaches and red tail shark!!! lol

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