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Old 05-04-2013, 06:41 AM   #1
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Default Red worms : parasites?

I discover these red worm like creatures in my tank of late but
can't tell what they are. Suspect they r parasites, something of that sort.
Anyone can comment on that?



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Old 05-04-2013, 08:40 AM   #2
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looks like nematodes commonly found in tubifex worms
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Old 05-04-2013, 09:17 AM   #3
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it look like over grow tubifex worm haha. i alway found this worm in the toilet or filter wool.
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:12 PM   #4
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I used to have these worms too. Suspect they came with the tubifex worms and doesn't seem to harm the fishes. I added some deworming med and seem to get rid of all of them.

Sometimes I find them in the bathroom too... Dunno where they hiding
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:46 PM   #5
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I used to have these worms too. Suspect they came with the tubifex worms and doesn't seem to harm the fishes. I added some deworming med and seem to get rid of all of them.

Sometimes I find them in the bathroom too... Dunno where they hiding
Didn't u know that Tubi come from shit?
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:51 PM   #6
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I used to have these worms too. Suspect they came with the tubifex worms and doesn't seem to harm the fishes. I added some deworming med and seem to get rid of all of them.

Sometimes I find them in the bathroom too... Dunno where they hiding
Time to get some white cement and fill up the gap between the floor tiles..
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Old 06-04-2013, 12:04 AM   #7
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Default Red worms

Wonder if it is harmful to fishes ESP the discus
I am keeping
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Old 07-04-2013, 07:30 AM   #8
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Default Nematodes

Got some good info on the above to share with all.
Just click the link

http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com...tml#treatment2
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