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Old December 21st, 2006  
Fish Helper
 
Worms?

Okay, I just did a 20% water change in Grim's tank, it kicked up what looked like little white worms. They are about a quarter of an inch long and very slender. I thought it was just debree or fish poo at first, but the wriggle and are very clearly alive. What are these? There are a lot of them. Are they dangerous? Grim is eating them, so i'm very worried, even more worried because i think he is constipated and shouldn't be getting any food at all. Are these parasites that will harm him??
~J~
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Old December 21st, 2006  
Fish Master
 
Re: Worms?

Those are Planarians and they are harmless. Eventually your betta may even decide that they are food. They are generally a sign that you are overfeeding. Cutting down on feeding and doing regular gravel vacuuming and water changes will usually get rid of most of them but they are sometimes just a normal part of aquarium life but they are harmless.

Rose

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Old December 21st, 2006  
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Re: Worms?

Yeah, well, I was over feeding, and then, b4 I even got Grim, I was adding a few flakes to the tank regularly to help get it cycled... ugh, Grim is already eating them.. is that okay?
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Old December 21st, 2006  
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Re: Worms?

yep it's fine It's like feeding him live food- a good source of protein. But I wouldn't feed him any bloodworms while he is eating these, it might be too much protein.
Carol
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Old December 21st, 2006  
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Re: Worms?

Thanks!
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Old December 22nd, 2006  
Fish Master
 
Re: Worms?

Yes, that should be his Yummies for now with maybe a pellet (1) twice a day. When he quits chowing on the planarians then he can go back to the regular meals.

Rose
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Old December 22nd, 2006  
Fish Helper
 
Re: Worms?

cool. I think it's good that he's getting some live food, as long as he dosen't expect it ALL the time. hehe. I also appreciate him getting the little buggers out of my tank!!!
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Old December 23rd, 2006  
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Re: Worms?

Heh

Boy you handled that well ((timesdragonfly))! I'm glad you posted about this so, should I ever get worms, I'll know what to do and not to freak. I would have freaked...

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Old December 28th, 2006  
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Re: Worms?

lol! Thanks AesSedai! It kinda freaked me out at first! But i'm glad they are harmless, and at this point, they seem to be gone, at least mostly!
~J~
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