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The worm seemed to be more flat than round. At low magnification, it seemed almost featureless- more clear than white. You're right, I meant <1 mm, but I didn't measure it- it might have been 1-2 mm. The tanks are bare-bottom research tanks, no substrate. They are part of a re-circulating system...

I found a small white worm in a dish of eggs collected from a tank of zebrafish. Yes that sounds strange. I work in a lab, and I was using a microscope. The worm was about the size of an egg (> 1mm). I'm worried that the fish are infected- any idea what kind of treatment is best? These are...

I have a glassfish that has a few white spots on its fins. It is hard to know if the spots would be white if the fish were not clear. I have isolated the fish. Should I treat it? I am thinking ich, but I am not sure. The fish was fairly new to the tank I removed it from. Thanks.

Also depends on amount of and quality of filtration, number and type of live plants, how often you do water changes (to get rid of nitrate.) Also, rule only applies to established tanks to which you are slowly adding stock. Not a very good rule at all, in my opinion.

I can't speak to the specifics of your situation, but I have been able to alter excessive bullying by putting the offender in solitary, in the same tank, but in a clear breeding trap. This works especially well for tiger barbs. If your fish are all appropriate for your tank and a similar...

I just got a brand new Oceanic stretch hex 40. It is fantastic. Unfortunately, I made a major boo-boo. I was trying to cut a notch in the back of the plastic strip attached to the glass top canopy. I clamped the whole assembly to my bench in preparation for the cuts. Unfortunately, I didn't...