Hi all,
I have been trying to rid myself of a persistent algae problem in my 10 gal tank with 2 tetras. After trying to rid myself of it with additives I decided to just remove the tetras to a small holding tank for a few days and cover the tank from light to kill it off. After having the tank out of the light for 5 days, I removed the cover tonight to find worms swimming around. Some of these were quite large, almost a half inch long and were swimming around the top of the tank. Others were quite small and were around the bottom of the tank. Now that the light is back, they appear to have retreated to the substrate again, because I don't see them anymore.
Anyone have any idea what they might be, if they are detrimental to the fish, and if they are related to the algae problem (which is not dead apparently, its still there and quite green).
Many thanks,
Alan
I have been trying to rid myself of a persistent algae problem in my 10 gal tank with 2 tetras. After trying to rid myself of it with additives I decided to just remove the tetras to a small holding tank for a few days and cover the tank from light to kill it off. After having the tank out of the light for 5 days, I removed the cover tonight to find worms swimming around. Some of these were quite large, almost a half inch long and were swimming around the top of the tank. Others were quite small and were around the bottom of the tank. Now that the light is back, they appear to have retreated to the substrate again, because I don't see them anymore.
Anyone have any idea what they might be, if they are detrimental to the fish, and if they are related to the algae problem (which is not dead apparently, its still there and quite green).
Many thanks,
Alan