why are there white things swimming in my tank!!!!!!!!!!!

[cichlid555]

i think they are parasites!!!!
what can i do

i put water conditioner in the tank!!!!

if neccessary i will buy a para clean tablet in!!!!

 

[Andos99]

fish fry?

 

[cichlid555]

you think

 

[lmw80]

what do they look like? Do they look like little worms?

 

[cichlid555]

no they are white and very small

 

[Guest]

UV and zap em!

 

[krap101]

could be those nematodes but i dont know this kind of stuff..

pics would help

 

[ace1uno_00]

What kind of food are you feeding the fish?
it could besome type of small debris getting past the sponge on your filter.

 

[Felf]

round, small, tiny antennae, whitish = daphnia
worm-like, white, small = nematodes

 

[adam_keene]

i have the same thing... i usually find them right next to my sand base , on the glass... they skoot around quick.. then stop for a few seconds then move again. they look like little daphnia...

 

[mattrox]

copepods?

 

[DeFeKt]

mosquito lavae?

 

[FMJnaX]

White fish poop? lol

On a serious note, a picture will speak a thousand words in this case.

 

[cichlid555]

ya adam keene thats what they sort of do!!!!!!!

 

[TygGer]

Probably just harmless nematodes. Are you feeding heavily?

 

[Devilishturtles]

If they are free swimming, likely planaria. Nematodes usually attach themselves to the glass. Both are harmless, just a sign of increased nutrients in your water. Cut down on feedings, and increase your water changes. Don't add any meds, won't do any good.

 

[pitt420dude]

Are nematodes whiteish toobs that are black on both ends about a 1/4 inch long? I have those in my tank; any idea what they are"? They bend easily and are like hollow tubes, open on both ends and black at the tips.

 

[TygGer]

Im not an expert in this, but when I had nematodes, they were visible from anywhere between 2mm to about 5mm or 1/4".

I couldnt see any black on the ends, but if you do a search online, I'm sure you can find plenty of pics.

The like to try to hide in the gravel and such, but if you have good flow, they will float along with the current. You should be able to see them wiggle.