help!!! white bugs in my tank

[kristen]

Help!! I have had these tiny white slug-looking things on the glass in my 10g tank for a few days now. I can't figure out what they are or how to get rid of them. I have a blue crayfish, a chinese alage eater and pirahana (temporarily). Thanks in advance!

 

[Sati]

They're parasites. I'm not sure how you treat it. Maybe with panacur?

 

[Fruitbat]

kristen...

I wouldn't bet on these critters being parasites. It sounds to me like you've got some Planaria in your tank...these are generally free-living flatworms that thrive in tanks that have lots of stuff for them to eat. You might try vacuuming the substrate in your tank thoroughly and cutting back on feeding a bit to prevent a build up of uneaten food. Planaria are mostly considered to be harmless, if a bit unsightly.

 

[madasafish]

I had them briefly, and cut back on feeding. Haven't seen 'em since.