Brian_Nano12g
Aquarium Advice Addict
I just noticed very tiny threadlike white worms wiggling around in the gravel. I read online that these could be nematodes (because they're roundworms and not flat like the planaria). I realize that I would need to feed less, do numerous gravel vacs and water changes to alleviate this issue. Does that sound about right?
Also, some sites say that they are normal and won't harm fish while other sites seem to describe them as a parasite to fish (where you can spot them hanging out the anus of infected fish). Which is it, harmful or not? Or are there different species of nematodes that are associated with aquariums? I'm confused... LOL
Also, some sites say that they are normal and won't harm fish while other sites seem to describe them as a parasite to fish (where you can spot them hanging out the anus of infected fish). Which is it, harmful or not? Or are there different species of nematodes that are associated with aquariums? I'm confused... LOL