Fast moving critter in the night - Aquarium Advice

Phyl · 03-17-2005, 01:37 PM

I saw this *thing*. It was about 1/4" long and somewhat narrow swimming around my tank at light speed last night after lights out. It was an hour or so after lights out and I hit my tank with a flashlight to check on my night critters and saw this thing blazing around my tank. It was cream colored and wouldn't stay still long enough for me to determine if it was segmented or if it had "legs" let alone get a picture. It was not shrimp-like in appearances. More worm like, really (except can worms swim?).

Probably not enough to go on, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see if it was common enough that others would know.

**Fluff** · 03-17-2005, 01:40 PM

[acronym:5fd19e8e68="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:5fd19e8e68] Some worms do swim. Could have been a worm or perhaps some type of flatworm.

Phyl · 03-17-2005, 01:47 PM

I thought "self, I wonder if Fluff has responded yet" [acronym:2ed77023f9="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:2ed77023f9]! Thank you all knowing Fluff *bows*!

Eek! Not the dreaded Flatworm! Aren't they supposed to be a menace to [acronym:2ed77023f9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2ed77023f9] aquaria?! Given that worms can swim (ok) I would definitely say worm. Are flat worms really flat?

**Fluff** · 03-17-2005, 02:28 PM

Well, yeah, flatworms are flat but not all are dreaded menaces. lol Flatworms are cool, just some can reproduce very quickly and can irritate corals. I wouldn't worry much either way. Most worms are harmless.

03-17-2005, 01:37 PM	#1
Phyl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,107 Images: 30	Fast moving critter in the night I saw this thing. It was about 1/4" long and somewhat narrow swimming around my tank at light speed last night after lights out. It was an hour or so after lights out and I hit my tank with a flashlight to check on my night critters and saw this thing blazing around my tank. It was cream colored and wouldn't stay still long enough for me to determine if it was segmented or if it had "legs" let alone get a picture. It was not shrimp-like in appearances. More worm like, really (except can worms swim?). Probably not enough to go on, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see if it was common enough that others would know. __________________ Phyllis Join the NJ Reef Club Today! Saving the world's reefs one living room at a time! Next meeting: Eric Borneman, Dana Riddle, & Charles Mazel on October 25, 2008

03-17-2005, 01:40 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	[acronym:5fd19e8e68="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:5fd19e8e68] Some worms do swim. Could have been a worm or perhaps some type of flatworm. __________________ ~Cindy

03-17-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
Phyl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,107 Images: 30	I thought "self, I wonder if Fluff has responded yet" [acronym:2ed77023f9="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:2ed77023f9]! Thank you all knowing Fluff bows! Eek! Not the dreaded Flatworm! Aren't they supposed to be a menace to [acronym:2ed77023f9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2ed77023f9] aquaria?! Given that worms can swim (ok) I would definitely say worm. Are flat worms really flat? __________________ Phyllis Join the NJ Reef Club Today! Saving the world's reefs one living room at a time! Next meeting: Eric Borneman, Dana Riddle, & Charles Mazel on October 25, 2008

03-17-2005, 02:28 PM	#4
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	Well, yeah, flatworms are flat but not all are dreaded menaces. lol Flatworms are cool, just some can reproduce very quickly and can irritate corals. I wouldn't worry much either way. Most worms are harmless. __________________ ~Cindy

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